SupplyChain Magazine July 2020 | Page 92

TOP 10

HQ CUPERTINO , USA

137,000

NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES

$ 260.2bn

REVENUE IN US DOLLARS ( 2019 )
92

04 Apple LISA JACKSON , VP ENVIRONMENT

The transition to sustainable manufacturing materials has become a key feature of Apple ’ s recent Macbook and iPhone models , representing the reflection of evolving consumer interests and desires that has driven its iterative approach to design and its position as one of the world ’ s dominant tech innovators . Apple ’ s move to renewably-sourced energy at its sites around the world is now bleeding into its relationships with its partners across the supply chain as it assists them with their own shift to sustainable electricity . The firm has also been investing heavily in sustainable interests across its global network , with its 2019 Progress Report highlighting its financial support for 485MW ’ s worth of wind projects across China , slashing emissions for its suppliers in the market .
JULY 2020