Apple has set clear supplier sustainability requirements designed to ensure every vendor supports responsible business practices. For suppliers, this means demonstrating credible progress on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors, from emissions tracking to ethical labor practices.

By aligning with these standards, suppliers strengthen their partnership with Apple and stay ahead of global compliance expectations.

Apple is a global technology leader known for its innovative products.

Apple aims to be carbon neutral for its entire carbon footprint.

Suppliers are required to manage and reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across all operations, maintaining an inventory of emissions from facilities associated with Apple products. Suppliers must set reduction targets, monitor progress, and report emissions data to Apple annually. Compliance with local regulations is mandatory, and designated individuals are responsible for managing emissions data and initiatives.

Apple mandates a shift to clean energy sources and aims for carbon neutrality by 2030, requiring suppliers to implement and document emission reduction plans accordingly.

For Apple’s full supplier expectations, view their Supplier Code of Conduct and Supplier Responsibility Standards.

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