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276 editorial · 21 wire sources
Apple, Acumen Drive Clean Energy Innovation in India
Apple Broadens Restore Fund to Support Carbon Removal
Apple to Enhance Water Management, Sanitation in India
Apple is increasing the use of recycled materials in its products
Apple helps suppliers boost renewable energy use globally
App Store Awards honour the best apps and games of 2021
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China consumers file antitrust complaint against Apple over app store practices
Apple removes ICE tracking apps after pressure by Trump administration
US labor board withdraws claims Apple CEO violated employee rights, Bloomberg News reports
Apple Watch not a 'CO2-neutral product,' German court finds
Apple loses bid to dismiss US smartphone monopoly case
Apple sued by shareholders for allegedly overstating AI progress
Russia fines Apple for violating 'LGBT propaganda' law, TASS reports
Apple sued over 'carbon neutral' claim for watches
Apple Rebuffs Investor Pressure to Cut DEI, Scrutinize AI (2)
Apple, Microsoft Defend DEI as Big Tech Rivals Back Down
Apple's board recommends shareholders vote against proposal to eliminate diversity programs
Congo files criminal complaints against Apple in Europe over conflict minerals
Apple Investors Reject Bid for Transparency on AI Risks, Ethics
Apple is not passing on costs of climate goals to consumers, exec says
Apple’s ‘carbon neutral’ claims come under scrutiny
How Apple made its first 'carbon neutral' product
Apple’s Supply Chain Is on a Collision Course With Climate Change
Apple: Streamlining Sustainability For Every Buyer's Perfect Product
Apple’s Climate Claims Deserve Scrutiny
Apple's plan for climate-friendly watches: clean energy, fewer planes
An Anti-E.S.G. Activist Takes on Apple and Disney (Published 2022)
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Apple Inc., based in Cupertino, California, is a multinational company in technology, known for its innovative consumer electronics such as the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and other devices. Through its retail and online platforms, Apple also provides services like Apple Pay, Apple Music, Apple Fitness+, Apple TV+, and iCloud. The company has earned recognition not just for its current products but also for its commitment to environmental sustainability and social responsibility. Apple’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance has received high scores from leading organizations such as MSCI, reflecting its dedication to ethical business practices, reducing environmental impact, and improving working conditions. Its annual sustainability report highlights efforts to...
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MSCI ESG Ratings
Measures company exposure to industry-specific ESG risks and management of those risks relative to peers.
MSCI identifies the ESG risks most relevant to each industry, then scores companies on how well they manage those risks compared to peers. Ratings range from AAA (leader) to CCC (laggard) and are reviewed annually.
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Assesses the degree to which a company's economic value is at risk driven by ESG factors.
Sustainalytics measures unmanaged ESG risk — the gap between a company's total exposure to material ESG issues and how much of that exposure its management practices address. Lower scores indicate less unmanaged risk.
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Evaluates company ESG performance based on publicly available, verifiable data across 630+ metrics.
LSEG scores companies across 630+ ESG data points drawn entirely from public disclosures — annual reports, sustainability filings, and regulatory submissions. Scores are weighted by industry materiality and benchmarked against sector peers.
View on LSEGCDPEnvironmental disclosure system for companies, cities, and statesScore: A (2023)Coverage status indicates whether publicly available ESG data from each provider has been identified for Apple Inc.. For official ratings and scores, visit provider websites directly.
Sustainability News & Updates
27 items27 ESG news items tracked · 6 from KnowESG editorial · 21 from wire sources
Apple, Acumen Drive Clean Energy Innovation in India
Apple Broadens Restore Fund to Support Carbon Removal
Apple to Enhance Water Management, Sanitation in India
Apple is increasing the use of recycled materials in its products
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