Ahead of Earth Day, Apple announced a 60% reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions
Apple is steadily marching towards its goal of being 100% carbon neutral by 2030.
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Apple is one step closer to achieving its goal of becoming carbon neutral across its entire footprint in the next five years. Photo: Apple
Ahead of Earth Day, which falls on 22 April, Apple announced several environmental milestones that put it closer to reaching its 2030 goal of becoming carbon neutral across its entire footprint—this includes both corporate and production bodies.
The iPhone maker shared that it has surpassed a 60% reduction in its global greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2015. This was achieved through the continued transition of its supply chain to renewable electricity and designing products with more recycled materials, which avoided an estimated 41 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.
On using clean energy throughout the supply chain, Apple says its suppliers avoided 21.8 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions in 2024 by optimising their energy efficiency.
Apple is also driving cleaner semiconductor production with 26 of its direct suppliers committed to reducing at least 90% of fluorinated greenhouse gases from their facilities by 2030.
Another significant milestone is the increased use of recycled and renewable materials across its products. Apple said it surpassed 99% of its 2025 goal of using 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets and 100% recycled cobalt in all Apple-designed batteries.
Over 90 billion gallons of freshwater have been saved since Apple launched its Supplier Clean Water Program in 2013. The average reuse rate by participating suppliers was 42% in 2024, which resulted in savings of 14 billion gallons of fresh water.
It seems like Apple is making steady progress towards its 2030 goal. Check out the links below if you want to find out more about other Apple's environmental initiatives:
- Apple announces US$200 million "Restore Fund" to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
- Apple bought its first batch of carbon-free aluminium from the Alcoa-Rio Tinto venture
- Apple's new disassembly robot Daisy can dismantle up to 200 iPhones per hour
- Apple is now globally powered by 100% clean energy
- Apple's paper packaging will soon be completely sustainable
- Apple promises future products to be made from 100% recycled materials and to produce zero waste
Source: Apple
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