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02 Apple

[ USA ]
Global electronics company , Apple , is considered one of the big four technology organisations alongside Facebook , Amazon and Google . With its products manufactured all over the world , Apple recognises that sustainability is just as important as innovation . With new products such as the MacBook Air and Mac mini made from 100 % recycled aluminum , sustainability is firmly at the forefront of Apple ’ s decision-making . With a core ambition to create products without taking from the Earth , Apple focuses on three key areas : climate change , resources and smarter chemistry . It has overseen a 70 % decrease in average product energy use in 10 years , 35 % reduction in its overall carbon footprint compared to 2015 , as well as ensuring that 100 % of all its global facilities are generated by 100 % renewable energy .
Paul Curtin Director Procurement —

$ 265bn

Approximate revenue

123,000

Approximate number of employees

HQ

Cupertino , California SEPTEMBER 2019