Apple, Inc.
Industry Group: Technology Hardware
Country/Region: United States of America
Identifier: NAS:AAPL
Apple is among the largest companies in the world, with a broad portfolio of hardware and software products targeted at consumers and businesses. Apple’s iPhone makes up a majority of the firm sales, and Apple’s other products like Mac, iPad, and Watch are designed around the iPhone as the focal point of an expansive software ecosystem. Apple has progressively worked to add new applications, like streaming video, subscription bundles, and augmented reality. The firm designs its own software and semiconductors while working with subcontractors like Foxconn and TSMC to build its products and chips. Slightly less than half of Apple’s sales come directly through its flagship stores, with a majority of sales coming indirectly through partnerships and distribution.
Full time employees: 161,000
ESG Risk Rating
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16.7
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Industry Group (1st = lowest risk)
Technology Hardware 272 out of 671
Universe
Global Universe 2637 out of 16236
Last Full Update: Jul 7, 2023
Last Update: Mar 13, 2024
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Compare Apple, Inc. with other industry peers.
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Company | ESG Risk Rating | Industry Rank |
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HP, Inc. | 11.6 Low | 77 out of 671 |
Dell Technologies, Inc. | 16.4 Low | 263 out of 671 |
Apple, Inc. | 16.7 Low | 272 out of 671 |
Quanta Computer, Inc. | 18.8 Low | 357 out of 671 |
Super Micro Computer, Inc. | 19.5 Low | 387 out of 671 |
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