In December, Mactrast reported that Apple environmental head Lisa Jackson would be retiring this month. Her information was removed from the Cupertino company’s leadership page on Friday.
Jackson – who has served as Apple’s Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives since 2013 and reported directly to Apple CEO Tim Cook – oversaw the company’s Apple’s renewable energy and energy efficiency initiatives. She also headed Apple’s Racial Equity and Justice Initiative, and was responsible for the company’s worldwide Government Affairs team.
Jackson had previously served as Administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, during President Barack Obama’s first term.
“I am deeply appreciative of Lisa’s contributions,” said Cook. “She has been instrumental in helping us reduce our global greenhouse emissions by more than 60 percent compared to 2015 levels. She has also been a critical strategic partner in engaging governments around the world, advocating for the best interests of our users on a myriad of topics, as well as advancing our values, from education and accessibility to privacy and security.”
After Jackson officially steps down, Chief Operating Officer Sabih Khan will assume her other responsibilities, including Environment and Social Initiatives.
