Tim Cook leaves Apple with strong climate record, but AI ambitions pose future risk

Tim Cook stepped down as Apple CEO, leaving behind a largely positive environmental legacy. Under his leadership, Apple set ambitious targets to cut emissions across its products and supply chain, and managed to hold its carbon footprint steady while rivals saw theirs grow. Cook is widely regarded as one of the more environmentally responsible executives among major tech leaders. However, analysts warn that Apple's push to expand its AI capabilities could significantly increase energy consumption, threatening the climate commitments Cook put in place.