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Apple Inc. ESG Profile (AAPL): Is It Sustainable?

Updated on April 16, 2022

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Our (AAPL) ESG Review

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$150.42
SymbolAAPL
Price$150.42
52 Week High šŸ“ˆ$179.61
52 Week Low šŸ“‰$124.17
Earnings Per Share šŸ’µ6.11
Dividend Yield šŸ”0.61885444

Apple has been a pioneer in the field of sustainable business practices and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing. The company has long been committed to reducing its environmental impact, and it was one of the first to offer products with recyclable materials. In terms of ESG, Apple has a well-developed corporate governance framework that includes board diversity and reporting on environmental and social performance. The company also engages with shareholders on ESG issues.

For prospective investors, Apple’s approach to sustainability and ESG is a major plus. The company is highly transparent about its environmental and social performance, and its strong governance framework helps ensure that these issues are top-of-mind for management. Additionally, Apple’s history of innovation suggests that it is well-positioned to continue finding new ways to reduce its environmental impact and improve its social and governance practices.

From an investment perspective, Apple’s sustainable business practices and commitment to ESG make it a relatively safe bet. The company is unlikely to face significant reputational damage from environmental or social issues, and its strong governance framework should help protect against any major missteps. Given Apple’s history of profitability and growth, the stock is also likely to generate healthy returns for investors over the long term.

What We Like
  • Market leader

  • Pioneer in sustainability

  • Blue chip stock

What We Don't Like
  • Premium valuation

  • Footprint of their supply chain

AAPL ESG Summary

This is a summary of 's ESG scores from Sustainalytics, MSCI, and ESG Enterprise.

ESG Rating Agency Score or Rating
Sustainalytics 59
MSCI a
ESG Enterprise BB

AAPL
Sector: Technology
Industry: Consumer Electronics
Employees: 154,000
Business Description

Apple Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets smartphones, personal computers, tablets, wearables, and accessories worldwide. It also sells various related services. The company offers iPhone, a line of smartphones; Mac, a line of personal computers; iPad, a line of multi-purpose tablets; and wearables, home, and accessories comprising AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Beats products, HomePod, iPod touch, and other Apple-branded and third-party accessories. It also provides AppleCare support services; cloud services store services; and operates various platforms, including the App Store, that allow customers to discover and download applications and digital content, such as books, music, video, games, and podcasts. In addition, the company offers various services, such as Apple Arcade, a game subscription service; Apple Music, which offers users a curated listening experience with on-demand radio stations; Apple News+, a subscription news and magazine service; Apple TV+, which offers exclusive original content; Apple Card, a co-branded credit card; and Apple Pay, a cashless payment service, as well as licenses its intellectual property. The company serves consumers, and small and mid-sized businesses; and the education, enterprise, and government markets. It sells and delivers third-party applications for its products through the App Store. The company also sells its products through its retail and online stores, and direct sales force; and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and resellers. Apple Inc. was founded in 1977 and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

Company
ExchangeNMS
AddressOne Apple Park Way
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FAQ

How much is (AAPL) stock?

The current stock price of (AAPL) is $150.42.

What is (AAPL)'s ESG Score?

(AAPL) has an ESG score of 59, BB, and a as rated from Sustainalytics, ESG Enterprise, and MSCI, respectively.

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$150.42
Open $148.90
High $150.51
Close $145.43
Low $148.17
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Sustainalytics 59
MSCI a
ESG Enterprise BB

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