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Apple's Lisa Jackson Retires, Leaves Lasting Environmental Legacy

1/17/2026

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Lisa Jackson, Apple's Vice President for Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives, is retiring this month after nearly 13 years with the company.
Jackson significantly contributed to reducing global greenhouse emissions by over 60% since 2015 and led initiatives on racial equity and government affairs.
Following her departure, Apple's Environment and Social Initiatives teams will report to COO Sabih Khan, while oversight of Government Affairs will shift to general counsel Kate Adams.
Tim Cook praised Jackson's contributions, highlighting her influence on Apple's environmental strategy.

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Lisa Jackson, Apple's Vice President for Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives, is retiring this month after nearly 13 years with the company.
Jackson significantly contributed to reducing global greenhouse emissions by over 60% since 2015 and led initiatives on racial equity and government affairs.
Following her departure, Apple's Environment and Social Initiatives teams will report to COO Sabih Khan, while oversight of Government Affairs will shift to general counsel Kate Adams.
Tim Cook praised Jackson's contributions, highlighting her influence on Apple's environmental strategy.