Apple Backs New California Law Requiring Disclosure of Supply Chain Emissions

Apple supports proposed California law requiring companies to disclose Scope 3 emissions from supply chain.
Apple acknowledges Scope 3 emissions are challenging to measure but essential for understanding full climate impact.
Apple backs third party oversight of emissions reporting.
Apple wants parallel standards across jurisdictions to minimize duplicative reporting.
Apple did not respond to request for comment on its support for the proposed law.

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Posted 9/8/2023, 5:44:44 PM