Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Apple Expands South Korea Ties for Innovation and Green Goals
Apple is working more closely with South Korean companies to create new products and make them more sustainable.
They want to reduce carbon emissions and use renewable energy.
Apple is aiming for 'carbon neutrality,' meaning they'll remove as much carbon from the air as they put in.
They are working with their partners in South Korea to make chips and screens.
They’ve already cut emissions while making more money.
Apple also wants to remove harmful gases used in manufacturing with the help of their partners in Korea.
Using less energy is also important, especially with new AI features.
Apple is deepening collaboration with South Korean companies for innovation.
Sarah Chandler, VP of Environment and Supply Chain Innovation, made the announcement.
Apple aims for carbon neutrality across its supply chain by 2030.
Over 200 Korean companies are partners, accounting for nearly 30% of global procurement.
Apple emphasizes addressing fluorinated greenhouse gas emissions from manufacturing.
- Who
- Apple Inc. and Sarah Chandler
- What
- Seeking deeper collaboration with South Korean companies for innovation and sustainability.
- When
- Future-oriented, with a 2030 carbon neutrality goal.
- Where
- South Korea and Apple's global supply chain.
- Why
- To foster innovation, expand supply chain, and achieve carbon neutrality.
- Company
- Apple Inc.
- Official
- Sarah Chandler (VP of Environment and Supply Chain Innovation)
- Focus
- Deeper collaboration with South Korean companies
- Partnerships
- Over 200 Korean companies
- Supply Chain Procurement
- Nearly 30%
- Financials
- Business exceeding $100 billion in 5 years
- Sustainability Goal
- Carbon neutrality across entire supply chain by 2030