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The build-out of the store and offices resulted
in a 99 percent rate of diversion for construction
waste. The retail store project uses our newest
and most sustainable design language and
materials, which heavily focuses on low-carbon
design elements including a biopolymer terrazzo
floor, sustainably harvested wo... | Can you provide examples of sustainable materials used in Apple buildings for environmental performance? |
hydroelectricity projects. Clean electricity refers to both renewable
electricity as well as other projects that Apple considers “low
carbon” but not “renewable,” like nuclear and large-impact
hydroelectricity projects. Apple currently only allows for clean
electricity sources to address electricity for product use... | What kind of electricity is Apple investing in for new renewable sources to address the electricity needs outside its corporate footprint, supply chain manufacturing, and product use that's already clean electricity? |
Fuel savings MMBtu/year 2,281,060 2,038,930 1,047,440 752,680 25,120
Renewable electricity Corporate facilities
Renewable electricity used MWh 3,489,000 3,199,000 2,854,000 2,580,000 2,430,000
Renewable electricity percentage4 % of total energy 100 100 100 100 100
Scope 2 emissions avoided metric tons CO2e 1,144,000 1,... | How many metric tons CO2e of scope 2 emissions were avoided between 2020 and 2023? |
their batteries. More than 99 percent of the tungsten in our products
comes from recycled sources. And we’re driving innovation
around the world to improve the way our industry recycles
and recovers materials.
We’re also finding new and better ways to get Apple products into
people’s hands. It’s not just trains,... | What role do ecosystems like the Atlantic Forest play in removing carbon from the atmosphere and why is their preservation important? |
our freshwater use, and eliminating waste across
Apple-owned and supplier sites. We work to reduce
the overall resource footprint supporting our products
by collaborating with suppliers, NGOs, recyclers,
community stakeholders, and innovation leaders. We
know that we can’t do this work alone — it requires
broader... | What initiatives is a company taking for material recovery and recycling? |
capital investment in carbon removal around the
globe. We developed the Restore Fund as a pilot,
and we’re now seeking to expand and improve it
so that others can build on our work and scale the
market for nature-based removals.
The first phase of the fund focused on blending
responsible forestry practices with c... | What international standards do the Restore Fund projects aim to become certified to, and why are these important for high-quality carbon storage measurement? |
• Energy: Direct (Million Therms) and Indirect (Million kilowatt hours (mkWh))
• Renewable Energy (mkWh)
• Water Withdrawal (Million Gallons)
• Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions: Direct Scope 1 emissions by weight, Indirect
Scope 2 emissions by weight (Metric Tonnes of Carbon Dioxide equivalent)
• Paper Quantities (M... | How much renewable energy (in mkWh) was used globally during the reporting period mentioned? |
their batteries. More than 99 percent of the tungsten in our products
comes from recycled sources. And we’re driving innovation
around the world to improve the way our industry recycles
and recovers materials.
We’re also finding new and better ways to get Apple products into
people’s hands. It’s not just trains,... | How is the industry driving innovation in terms of improving recycling and recovery of materials? |
their products, in-depth user studies are constantly
being performed. The results are then used to
further define durability standards of our products.
During product development, we test numerous
units of a product, relying on the results to inform
each successive round of design. In 2023 Apple
launched Apple Wat... | What standards are used for military equipment that are also popular among rugged device manufacturers? |
Initiative (CEDI), and RE100 — which bring together
the world’s most influential businesses through
commitments to use renewable electricity — we’ve
identified country-level policy barriers to procuring
renewable electricity. By engaging in these initiatives
and others, such as local working groups, we use
local ... | How has the China Clean Energy Fund invested in renewable electricity projects as of March 2024? |
manufacturing and our
customers’ product use — to
100 percent clean electricity
by 2030
Direct emissions
Reducing direct greenhouse
gas emissions in our facilities
and our supply chain through
process innovation, emissions
abatement, and shifting away
from fossil fuels
Carbon removal
In parallel with our emissi... | What steps is Apple taking to achieve a 75% reduction in gross emissions and a <25% footprint by 2030? |
We perform toxicological analysis of the materials
in our products to help guide our material safety
guidelines. The information that we share through
material specifications benefits our suppliers and
those who we collaborate with in the industry.
Working with suppliers
to meet global requirements
We’ve created ... | What steps have been made towards identifying and developing non-PFAS materials that meet complex per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) regulatory requirements? |
address the surplus carbon dioxide
(CO2) already in the atmosphere.
To catalyze efforts to reach a 1.5° C
pathway, Apple is scaling up carbon
removal solutions, beginning with
those that are available today,
while exploring the solutions
of the future.
Approach
Apple is unequivocal in our priority: Emissions
... | What are some carbon removal solutions that are being scaled up by organizations, focusing on those available today? |
We perform toxicological analysis of the materials
in our products to help guide our material safety
guidelines. The information that we share through
material specifications benefits our suppliers and
those who we collaborate with in the industry.
Working with suppliers
to meet global requirements
We’ve created ... | Can you tell me more about efforts made to help suppliers meet global standards and regulations governing their operations? |
valuable insight into the recycling process, including
recommendations for directing disassembled parts
to downstream facilities for resource recovery.
We’re increasing the market availability of high-
quality recycled content by improving material
recovery rates.
Through the Apple Education Hub, part of our
Supp... | Are there any open-source software developments aimed at improving the accuracy of disassembly and the recovery of recyclable materials? |
than 352,000 metric tons of waste from landfills.
Pushing toward zero-waste innovation
We use novel recycling strategies and approaches
to divert greater quantities of waste from landfill in
our supplier facilities at greater rates. We also pursue
material solutions to impact the waste streams
coming into these fac... | What efforts are being made to reduce complex waste streams further upstream in the supply chain? |
for Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch SE models
to introduce a new compact design that allows for
25 percent or more devices per shipment. And as
we progress toward our 2030 carbon neutrality goal,
we’re investigating new materials and new ways to
manufacture efficiently.
We’ve prioritized improving the carbon ... | Are there any collaborations between technology companies and research hubs focused on reducing the carbon footprint of integrated circuit production? |
Designed to use nearly
30 percent less power than
the previous generation
while achieving more
powerful performance50
iPhone 15
Uses 47 percent less
energy than the U.S.
Department of Energy’s
requirements for battery
charger systems49
PRODUCT ENERGY EFFICIENCY
We’ve cut overall product energy use across all m... | What is the energy efficiency improvement for Apple's Mac mini compared to ENERGY STAR requirement? |
environmental costs that come with
it. At our offices, retail locations,
data centers, and construction
sites, we’re implementing systems
and adopting approaches to avoid
sending waste to landfill, and
we ask the manufacturers in our
supply chain to do the same. Our
focus is on innovative approaches
to elimina... | What are some examples of specialty recyclers and composters that have partnered with corporations to reduce waste and promote material reuse? |
Chyulu Hills project in Kenya and purchased
carbon credits from two additional projects
to offset a total of 500,000 metric tons of
direct emissions across our value chain. The
first project, a REDD+ coastal conservation
project in Guatemala, protects and conserves
forests from deforestation and degradation.
The... | What are the details of the REDD+ coastal conservation project in Guatemala? |
majority of our wastewater to the sanitary sewer.
Up to 54 percent of the water that we use at our
corporate locations is discharged back into the local
water system rather than consumed.71 We monitor
the water quality from sites where we have an
industrial wastewater discharge so that each location
meets or exce... | What percentage of water used at corporate facilities is discharged back into the local water system instead of consumed? |
verifications, and other forms of supporting documentation provided by suppliers where
available;
▪ Assurance of Energy Efficiency Program data and information for the fiscal year 2023
reporting period (September 25, 2022 through September 30, 2023), specifically, in
accordance with Apple’s definitions:
o Avoided ... | In the verification of energy efficiency programs data, what activities does Apex typically undertake to provide limited assurance? |
environmental data reporte d in its 2023 environmental report (the Report). This assurance statement applies to
the related information included within the scope of work described below. The intended users of the assurance
statement are the stakeholders of Apple. The overall aim of this process is to provide assuran... | What is Apple's comprehensive carbon footprint for a specific fiscal year, as well as the quantities and disposal of waste (in Metric Tonnes)? And how much paper was used (in Metric Tonnes) during that period? |
AppleCare packaging for whole units and service modules (with
the exception of plastics needed to protect items from electrostatic
discharge), and secondary packaging of Apple products and
accessories sold by Apple. Our goal does not include the inks,
coatings, or adhesives used in our packaging. We plan to remove ... | When will old product packaging designs be phased out for refurbished products, and what replaces plastic then? |
Encourage contractors, vendors, and suppliers to
provide safe working conditions, treat workers with
dignity and respect, and act fairly and ethically.
Support and promote best scientific principles,
practices, and public policy initiatives that enhance
environmental quality, health and safety performance,
and eth... | What environmental certification does Apple hold for their manufacturing facilities? |
That’s why we’re continuously monitoring and
improving the controls for our cooling systems. This
retrospective view often enables us to increase the
cooling capacity of our existing facilities, thereby
maximizing the number of servers within our data
center footprint.
In 2023, we continued to see energy savings ... | How is measurement critical for maintaining building energy performance and identifying opportunities for improvement? |
100 percent wind energy from a local renewable
energy retailer in Denmark. Our Northern Jutland
PV project achieved commercial operation in late
2019, will meet all the data center’s near-term energy
needs, and at 42 megawatts, is one of Denmark’s
largest solar power plants. Our second renewable
project in Denmar... | Can you tell me about the largest solar power plant in Denmark and its size? |
certain manufacturing processes
and the transportation of our
products. We seek technological
solutions and supplier engagement
to abate emissions from
these sources.
Approach
We’re committed to reducing direct greenhouse
emissions in our facilities and across our
supply chain. We engage multiple approaches
to... | Can you tell me about the technological solutions that a company is pursuing to address carbon-intensive processes? |
in high-stress locations by 2030.78 This work began
in 2022 with projects in Southern California and India,
and grew in 2023 with contracted projects in two
key locations — Northern California, home to our
corporate headquarters, and the Colorado River
Basin, home to our Mesa data center.
Our 2023 projects include... | Can you tell me about the invasive species removal project that was funded in 2023 in Southern California and its impact on local watersheds? |
chemicals at the outset, we’re promoting their use
across our supply chain. All our final assembly
sites have used only safer alternative cleaners
and degreasers, as defined by Apple, since 2018.
We’ve since expanded this work deeper into our
supply chain to suppliers and processes beyond
final assembly, helping ... | What are some safer alternative cleaners and degreasers that have been adopted since 2018 by assembly sites across various supply chains? |
33
countries, 24 languages,
and 40 Apple products
now supported by Self
Service Repair
35+
types of device
repairs offered by Self
Service Repair
2024 Environmental Progress Report 43Engagement and Advocacy Data AppendixIntroduction Contents Environmental Initiatives
Apple 2030
Resources
Smarter Chemistry
Design... | How does the repair process for certain devices benefit from not requiring the replacement of the housing? |
called the NV GreenEnergy Rider, that does not
require the customer to fund project development
up front. Thanks to this new option, in 2015 we
announced our second Nevada solar project,
the 50-megawatt Boulder Solar II project. This
project came online in 2017. We‘ve utilized the NV
GreenEnergy Rider program to ... | What other solar projects were created with the help of the NV GreenEnergy Rider program, apart from Boulder Solar II? |
2024 Environmental Progress Report 73Environmental Initiatives Data AppendixIntroduction Contents Engagement and Advocacy
Environment and communities
We know that underresourced communities bear
the disproportionate impacts of environmental
challenges, so we support organizations by providing
grants that focus on ... | Can you tell me about the environmental initiatives that Apple's grant program focuses on, such as native plant horticulture, ecological restoration, land stewardship, and community leadership? |
The build-out of the store and offices resulted
in a 99 percent rate of diversion for construction
waste. The retail store project uses our newest
and most sustainable design language and
materials, which heavily focuses on low-carbon
design elements including a biopolymer terrazzo
floor, sustainably harvested wo... | What are some low-carbon design elements used in retail store projects? |
The assurance team has extensive experience in conducting verification and assurance over
environmental, social, ethical and health and safety information, systems and processes , has
over 30 years combined experience in this field and an excellent understanding of Apex
standard methodology for the Assurance of Sus... | Can you find out how Apple handles data reporting for their corporate packaging fiber and plastic footprint? |
Where
we’ve been
Where
we’re going
2023
activities
2015 2018 2020 20252022 2023 2030
Achieved
Carbon
neutrality
for our corporate
operations and
announced
2030 targets
22%
of the material
shipped in
products came
from recycled
or renewable
sources19
70%+
reduction
in average
product energy
use since 200... | By when does a certain company aim to achieve carbon neutrality for their entire footprint? |
provides it.
The FMD program includes tens of thousands of
parts and assemblies across our product lines. We
prioritize high-volume materials and those that come
under prolonged skin contact, which we look closely
at for biocompatibility. The program helps address
a challenge that’s faced across our industry: the ... | What role does deep knowledge of material chemistries play in reducing potential toxicological risk and pursuing opportunities to develop better chemistries? |
2024 Environmental Progress Report 69Environmental Initiatives Data AppendixIntroduction Contents Engagement and Advocacy
Collaborative impact
We make public commitments alongside our partners
to clarify our support and signal the change we’re
working to create. We’re transparent about the
progress we make against... | Are there global initiatives that harness companies’ purchasing power to decarbonize specific industrial sectors? |
2024 Environmental Progress Report 110Engagement and AdvocacyEnvironmental Initiatives DataIntroduction Contents Appendix
Report notes
About this report
This report is published annually and focuses primarily on fiscal
year activities. This report addresses environmental impacts and
activities at Apple facilities (... | In which period do the environmental impacts and activities highlighted in this annual report take place? |
• Energy: Direct (Million Therms) and Indirect (Million kilowatt hours (mkWh))
• Renewable Energy (mkWh)
• Water Withdrawal (Million Gallons)
• Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions: Direct Scope 1 emissions by weight, Indirect
Scope 2 emissions by weight (Metric Tonnes of Carbon Dioxide equivalent)
• Paper Quantities (M... | For the given time period, what were the indirect scope 2 GHG emissions by weight (location-based) in tCO2e for worldwide properties? |
mechanisms
Our suppliers are implementing clean energy solutions using a variety of contracting
mechanisms. In 2023, suppliers relied mostly on renewable energy certificates (RECs)
to meet their CEP commitments, largely due to the expansion of China’s Green Energy
Certificate (GEC) and the recognition of GECs as a p... | What role does Apple view the strategic use of well-designed REC programs as in relation to longer-term procurement options like power purchase agreements (PPAs)? |
50 percent water reuse rate
by 2030.16
New Through our program,
we’ve supported an average
42 percent reuse rate
across our 242 participating
supplier facilities.
Eliminate waste sent to
landfill from our corporate
facilities and our suppliers.
Ongoing Our corporate facilities waste
diversion rate increased to ... | What's the current waste diversion rate for corporate facilities and supplier facilities across a given company? |
environmental data reporte d in its 2023 environmental report (the Report). This assurance statement applies to
the related information included within the scope of work described below. The intended users of the assurance
statement are the stakeholders of Apple. The overall aim of this process is to provide assuran... | What are the direct energy consumption (in Million Therms) and indirect energy consumption (in Million kilowatt hours) for a specific fiscal year, according to Apple's definitions and the Greenhouse Gas Protocol? |
primarily look for high-quality, nature-based credits.
We invest in carbon sequestration and removal
projects to help us achieve carbon neutrality.
Decarbonizing our supply chain is essential to
achieving Apple 2030. We’ve focused on innovative
approaches to significantly expand renewable
energy across our supply ... | In what ways is a company working on reducing manufacturing scrap and abating process emissions across their supply chain? |
that can transform product manufacturing.
Advocacy and leadership are needed to make this
happen. We’re committed to this role — pushing
to broaden the use of safer and more sustainable
materials based on smarter chemistry — and working
with our suppliers and material manufacturers to create
alternatives that can... | In what ways is detailed and comprehensive information about material chemistries utilized for informed decisions on product manufacturing? |
wind (22 percent), solar (78 percent), microhydro
(0.2 percent), and biogas fuel cells (0.2 percent).
This table represents all operational renewable
energy projects that Apple has helped create.
Location Renewable energy technology Size (MW)
Australia PV 0.5
Brazil Wind 0.5
China mainland PV 195
Denmark PV 42
Denmar... | Can you tell me what are the proportions of renewable energy technologies like wind, solar, microhydro, and biogas fuel cells in Apple's operational projects? |
conditions and resistance might
decrease as a result of normal
wear. Do not attempt to charge
a wet iPhone; refer to the user
guide for cleaning and drying
instructions. Liquid damage not
covered under warranty.
** Back glass repair is available for
all iPhone 15 models.
‡ Main microphone repair only
available ... | Are there any changes in the design of iPhone 15 Pro that make it more repair-friendly? |
only recycled or renewable materials in our products:
In 2023, 22 percent of the materials contained in
products that were shipped to stores and customers
came from recycled or renewable sources.28
And we’re on track to meet our key material goals.
By 2025, we plan to:
• Use 100 percent recycled cobalt in all
App... | Which materials are prioritized by companies for their environmental, social, and supply chain impacts, and what percent do these materials account for in total product mass? |
conditions and resistance might
decrease as a result of normal
wear. Do not attempt to charge
a wet iPhone; refer to the user
guide for cleaning and drying
instructions. Liquid damage not
covered under warranty.
** Back glass repair is available for
all iPhone 15 models.
‡ Main microphone repair only
available ... | Why is it easier to repair the back glass on iPhone 15 Pro compared to previous versions? |
50 percent water reuse rate
by 2030.16
New Through our program,
we’ve supported an average
42 percent reuse rate
across our 242 participating
supplier facilities.
Eliminate waste sent to
landfill from our corporate
facilities and our suppliers.
Ongoing Our corporate facilities waste
diversion rate increased to ... | What percentage of manufacturing electricity is sourced from clean energy projects for iPhone models produced by a certain company, and which models are these? |
address the surplus carbon dioxide
(CO2) already in the atmosphere.
To catalyze efforts to reach a 1.5° C
pathway, Apple is scaling up carbon
removal solutions, beginning with
those that are available today,
while exploring the solutions
of the future.
Approach
Apple is unequivocal in our priority: Emissions
... | How are organizations addressing the challenge of achieving global climate targets while considering options consistent with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) position on carbon removal? |
4,700 tCO2e Worldwide occupied
properties / WRI/WBCSD
GHG Protocol Value Chain
(Scope 3)
Scope 3 GHG Emissions -
Other Cloud Services
(Purchased Goods and
Services) (Market-Based)
0 tCO2e Worldwide occupied
properties / WRI/WBCSD
GHG Protocol Value Chain
(Scope 3)
Water Withdrawal 1600 Million gallons World... | How many metric tonnes of trash are disposed in landfill worldwide for occupied properties following any specific internal protocol? |
of our suppliers achieve their zero-waste goals, we’re
able to learn and share more information. We plan to
make this resource public for the benefit of the entire
electronics industry.
One example of a resource benefiting the industry
is a tool developed by Apple and UL Solutions, our
partner that validates zero-... | Can you tell me about a tool developed by Apple and UL Solutions for third-party zero-waste verification at a systems level? |
to scale use across even more components, we seek to engage an exponentially increasing number of suppliers in this effort.
• We’ve also committed to using 100 percent recycled tin soldering in all Apple-designed rigid and flexible printed circuit boards
by 2025.39
Tungsten
Regulatory barriers
• More than 99 percent ... | What about the tungsten used in Apple Watch models; is it also sourced from recycled sources as of 2023? |
Green Cleaners for Electronics Manufacturing task
group, where Apple has served as a chair working
with more than 20 industry partners. This new
standard will help suppliers across the electronics
industry select cleaners that are safer for workers
and the environment. In 2022, Apple received the IPC
Stan Plzak C... | What progress has been made by industry partners towards creating a standard for choosing cleaner solutions that are both worker-safe and eco-friendly in electronics manufacturing? |
Environmental
Progress
Report
Covering fiscal year 2023
Contents
Environmental
Initiatives
Apple 2030
11 Journey to Apple 2030
12 Approach
15 Design and materials
24 Electricity
32 Direct emissions
35 Carbon removal
Resources
39 Approach
40 Product longevity
45 Material recovery
48 Water
52 Zero waste
Sma... | Can you tell me about community partnerships aimed at environmental solutions in underserved communities worldwide? |
Supply chain
Freshwater saved million gallons 12,700 13,000 12,300 10,800 9,300
Waste Corporate facilities
Landfill diversion rate % 74 71 68 70 66
Landfilled (municipal solid waste) pounds 38,343,490 33,260,990 33,202,200 25,826,550 38,317,120
Recycled pounds 81,781,660 78,618,250 73,489,220 63,812,300 72,338,130
Comp... | Could you provide the pounds of waste that were not sent to landfill from corporate facilities in each year between 2019 and 2023? |
50 percent water reuse rate
by 2030.16
New Through our program,
we’ve supported an average
42 percent reuse rate
across our 242 participating
supplier facilities.
Eliminate waste sent to
landfill from our corporate
facilities and our suppliers.
Ongoing Our corporate facilities waste
diversion rate increased to ... | How much percentage of waste from corporate facilities and suppliers is eliminated on average by 2030 in an undetermined corporation's program? |
Selected product and supplier specific data on packaging materials and production
yields
Aggregated packaging fiber and plastic data for all products and the total
corporate packaging fiber and plastic footprint for the fiscal year 2023
The methodology paper provided by Apple (Packaging Plastic Footprint at Ap... | I'm looking for a documentation regarding the aggregated packaging fiber and plastic data for all products. Do you have that info? |
removal becomes a requirement and industry
standard. We’re committed to phasing out our use
of PFAS and engaging with all our supply chain
partners to restrict PFAS from our products and
manufacturing processes.
While our analysis indicates that PFAS used in our
products are safe during product use, we felt it
wa... | What measures are being taken to phase out the use of PFAS in products and manufacturing processes? |
We consider those savings temporary, and we acknowledge that the
water use was transferred to employees’ homes.
74 Refer to footnote 73.
75 These savings are based on data observed from pilot operations.
76 We account for savings through this program on a fiscal-year basis,
rather than a calendar-year basis as rep... | Is there any data available from pilot operations regarding savings observed? How are these savings accounted for fiscally? |
Chyulu Hills project in Kenya and purchased
carbon credits from two additional projects
to offset a total of 500,000 metric tons of
direct emissions across our value chain. The
first project, a REDD+ coastal conservation
project in Guatemala, protects and conserves
forests from deforestation and degradation.
The... | Can you tell me about the forest establishment project in China across seven counties? |
build a just and inclusive economy (Member of the Ceres Company Network)
ChemFORWARD Science-based nonprofit working to advance safer chemistry in product design and manufacturing
(Co-design partner and chair of T echnical Advisory Group)
ChemSec Business Group Multinational company forum supporting leadership in prog... | Can you tell me about the government-led policies that Apple encourages to limit warming to 1.5°C? |
continue our strategic work and
investments in environmental
sectors — such as renewable
energy, carbon removal, recycling
innovation, and smarter chemistry.
Part of our Racial Equity and Justice Initiative (REJI),
the Apple Impact Accelerator program boosts the
progress of participating Black-, Hispanic/Latinx-,... | What environmental sectors does Apple's ongoing strategic work involve? I'm curious if it includes areas such as renewable energy, carbon removal, recycling innovation, or smarter chemistry. |
materials may differ from the primary material.
This needs to be accounted for during product
design and manufacturing. For example, select
recycled plastics differ in properties from other
plastics. The composition of other recycled materials
can also be impacted by some level of contamination
during the recycl... | Can you explain how scale affects the use of high-quality recycled or renewable materials across components and products? |
renewable electricity.
Also in 2023, we announced plans to support the
creation of a first-of-its-kind public training platform
that will be available to businesses across many
different industries, giving companies of all sizes —
in Apple’s supply chain and beyond — access to the
resources and advocacy networks ... | I'm looking for information on how businesses, regardless of size, can access resources and advocacy networks to address scope 3 emissions and advance clean energy procurement. Any leads? |
certain manufacturing processes
and the transportation of our
products. We seek technological
solutions and supplier engagement
to abate emissions from
these sources.
Approach
We’re committed to reducing direct greenhouse
emissions in our facilities and across our
supply chain. We engage multiple approaches
to... | How does a company approach reducing carbon emissions from manufacturing processes and product transportation? |
flame retardants
We’ve replaced brominated and
chlorinated flame retardants with safer
metal hydroxides and phosphorous
compounds because brominated and
chlorinated flame retardants reduce the
recyclability of plastics and limit material
circularity. Incineration of waste plastics
containing brominated and chlor... | Why were PVC and phthalates replaced with thermoplastic elastomers in certain products, considering they're known endocrine disruptors? |
by a product while it is running in a
simulated scenario. Daily usage patterns
are specific to each product and are a
mixture of actual and modeled customer
use data. For the purposes of our
assessment, years of use, which are
based on first owners, are modeled to
be four years for macOS, visionOS, and
tvOS dev... | How is the daily usage pattern of an Apple product modeled during a simulated scenario? |
that will yield significant environmental and social
impacts, even when those materials come with
notable challenges to building circular supply chains.
To read more about our efforts to create circular
supply chains, see the Prioritizing our efforts section.
We intentionally design products to minimize the use
o... | In what ways do companies tackle the use of fluorinated gases in display and semiconductor manufacturing to minimize emissions? |
in high-stress locations by 2030.78 This work began
in 2022 with projects in Southern California and India,
and grew in 2023 with contracted projects in two
key locations — Northern California, home to our
corporate headquarters, and the Colorado River
Basin, home to our Mesa data center.
Our 2023 projects include... | What organization did the company partner with locally for sustainable water management in high-water withdrawal basins in 2023? |
100 percent wind energy from a local renewable
energy retailer in Denmark. Our Northern Jutland
PV project achieved commercial operation in late
2019, will meet all the data center’s near-term energy
needs, and at 42 megawatts, is one of Denmark’s
largest solar power plants. Our second renewable
project in Denmar... | What type of renewable projects were launched in Denmark by a company in late 2019 and late 2020 respectively? |
than 352,000 metric tons of waste from landfills.
Pushing toward zero-waste innovation
We use novel recycling strategies and approaches
to divert greater quantities of waste from landfill in
our supplier facilities at greater rates. We also pursue
material solutions to impact the waste streams
coming into these fac... | What innovative strategies and approaches are being used to divert greater quantities of waste from landfills? |
servicing our data centers in those states. Instead,
we contracted directly with independent power
producers and electricity service providers who
could supply 100 percent renewable electricity. After
initially buying from existing, third-party-owned
projects, we’re now procuring renewable energy from
projects we... | Can you tell me about the renewable energy projects that supply power to Apple's data centers and other facilities? |
in high-stress locations by 2030.78 This work began
in 2022 with projects in Southern California and India,
and grew in 2023 with contracted projects in two
key locations — Northern California, home to our
corporate headquarters, and the Colorado River
Basin, home to our Mesa data center.
Our 2023 projects include... | What kind of drinking water supply partnership was formed in India in 2023, and how much drinking water did it provide approximately? |
iMac, Two ports kg CO2e 359 – – –
iMac, Four ports kg CO2e – 389 – –
Mac mini (2023), Apple M2 Pro chip kg CO2e – 150 – –
Mac mini (2023), Apple M2 chip kg CO2e 112 126 – –
Mac Studio (2023), Apple M2 Max kg CO2e – 290 – –
Mac Studio (2023), Apple M2 Ultra kg CO2e – – 346 –
Mac Pro (2023) kg CO2e – – 1,572 –
Displays U... | How much electricity was used for corporate facilities in 2023? |
Apple 2030
Resources
Smarter Chemistry
Low-water design
Minimizing water impacts in the design
of products, services, and sites
Site efficiency and conservation
Improving the performance of existing
sites and processes
Site-level water stewardship
Demonstrating responsibility beyond our
facilities through watershe... | How can leadership and advocacy in a company advance water management through policy, advocacy, and technology innovation? |
wind (22 percent), solar (78 percent), microhydro
(0.2 percent), and biogas fuel cells (0.2 percent).
This table represents all operational renewable
energy projects that Apple has helped create.
Location Renewable energy technology Size (MW)
Australia PV 0.5
Brazil Wind 0.5
China mainland PV 195
Denmark PV 42
Denmar... | What's the breakdown of different renewable energy technologies (like wind, solar, microhydro, and biogas fuel cells) in Apple's operational projects? |
Malaika School, which empowers Congolese
girls and their communities through education,
agriculture, water projects, health outreach,
sports, and vocational training. To support Malaika
students and teachers, this solar initiative builds
on other Apple collaborations, including virtual
Today at Apple sessions on ... | What remote minigrid projects are being funded to provide energy access to communities and replace fossil fuels for some businesses? |
R. Séférian, and M.V.Vilariño, 2018: “Mitigation Pathways
Compatible with 1.5°C in the Context of Sustainable Development.”
In: Global Warming of 1.5°C. An IPCC Special Report on the
impacts of global warming of 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels
and related global greenhouse gas emission pathways, in the
context... | In the IPCC Special Report on global warming of 1.5°C, what categories does MIL-STD 810H test for in military equipment? |
that can transform product manufacturing.
Advocacy and leadership are needed to make this
happen. We’re committed to this role — pushing
to broaden the use of safer and more sustainable
materials based on smarter chemistry — and working
with our suppliers and material manufacturers to create
alternatives that can... | What role does innovation play in driving the development and use of innovative materials that enable the creation of groundbreaking products? |
provides it.
The FMD program includes tens of thousands of
parts and assemblies across our product lines. We
prioritize high-volume materials and those that come
under prolonged skin contact, which we look closely
at for biocompatibility. The program helps address
a challenge that’s faced across our industry: the ... | What information guides decisions when it comes to health and environmental risks across a product's life, from design and manufacturing to recycling and recovery? |
primarily look for high-quality, nature-based credits.
We invest in carbon sequestration and removal
projects to help us achieve carbon neutrality.
Decarbonizing our supply chain is essential to
achieving Apple 2030. We’ve focused on innovative
approaches to significantly expand renewable
energy across our supply ... | What measures has a company taken for reducing emissions from product use and charging devices? |
that can transform product manufacturing.
Advocacy and leadership are needed to make this
happen. We’re committed to this role — pushing
to broaden the use of safer and more sustainable
materials based on smarter chemistry — and working
with our suppliers and material manufacturers to create
alternatives that can... | What initiatives are being taken to drive change in product manufacturing by broadening the use of safer and more sustainable materials? |
of our efforts to create circular supply chains
and working to make it easier for customers
to recycle our products.
Disassembly and recovery advancement
Continuing to develop better, more efficient
means of disassembling products that maximize
material recovery while minimizing waste.
In 2023, we expanded the cap... | How are companies working on making it easier for customers to recycle their products? |
9 million gallons of water at Apple locations in
Texas, North Carolina, Ireland, T aiwan, and Japan.
• In 2023, we captured 2.6 million gallons of
condensate from our condensate recovery systems
in Santa Clara Valley and Austin.
• At Apple Park, we completed a new blending tank
project that will enable us to repl... | How has Apple's water conservation efforts contributed to the reduction of biocides and corrosion inhibitors in data centers? |
Designed to use nearly
30 percent less power than
the previous generation
while achieving more
powerful performance50
iPhone 15
Uses 47 percent less
energy than the U.S.
Department of Energy’s
requirements for battery
charger systems49
PRODUCT ENERGY EFFICIENCY
We’ve cut overall product energy use across all m... | Does Apple's 2030 goal include removing plastic entirely from its packaging, and if so, when is it expected to achieve this? |
alignment with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5° C target,
decarbonizing the power sector by 2035 (to align
with other G7 nations), setting an aggressive
implementation plan for floating offshore wind,
and implementing higher carbon pricing.
Policy positions
Our Apple 2030 roadmap is intended to not only
address the imp... | Besides renewables, what are other electricity sources that governments should work on transitioning away from due to their high pollution levels? |
certain manufacturing processes
and the transportation of our
products. We seek technological
solutions and supplier engagement
to abate emissions from
these sources.
Approach
We’re committed to reducing direct greenhouse
emissions in our facilities and across our
supply chain. We engage multiple approaches
to... | What strategies are being used by a company to address fluorinated greenhouse gas emissions in their supply chain? |
conditions and resistance might
decrease as a result of normal
wear. Do not attempt to charge
a wet iPhone; refer to the user
guide for cleaning and drying
instructions. Liquid damage not
covered under warranty.
** Back glass repair is available for
all iPhone 15 models.
‡ Main microphone repair only
available ... | What makes iPhone 15 Pro repairs less expensive than earlier models like iPhone 14 Pro? |
5. Comprehensive Carbon Footprint = Corporate GHG Emissions + Product Use + Manufacturing + Transportation + Recycling
6. Net Footprint= Gross Carbon Footprint – Carbon Removals
Our Conclusion
Based on the assurance process and procedures conducted regarding the Subject Matter, we conclude
that:
• The Energ... | What is the definition of Comprehensive Carbon Footprint as it relates to corporate GHG emissions? |
Notes:
• For data on years prior to 2019, please reference
past Environmental Progress Reports.
• Totals might not add up due to rounding.
1 Apple’s carbon footprint boundary is aligned
with the Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Protocol
framework and includes emissions that are
material and relevant to Apple, where data is ... | Besides direct emissions, what other indirect scope emissions are included in Apple's carbon footprint? |
Initiative (CEDI), and RE100 — which bring together
the world’s most influential businesses through
commitments to use renewable electricity — we’ve
identified country-level policy barriers to procuring
renewable electricity. By engaging in these initiatives
and others, such as local working groups, we use
local ... | What steps is Apple taking to expand its clean energy strategy beyond its product use, and what factors are considered when selecting projects? |
and sourcing recycled content.
Read more on page 14.
Increased our use of
recycled materials
We’re making steady progress on our
journey toward using only recycled and
renewable materials in our products.
In 2023, 22 percent of the materials
we shipped in Apple products came
from recycled sources.4 This includes,... | By what year does the goal to transition the entire carbon footprint to carbon neutrality aim to be achieved? |
iMac, Two ports kg CO2e 359 – – –
iMac, Four ports kg CO2e – 389 – –
Mac mini (2023), Apple M2 Pro chip kg CO2e – 150 – –
Mac mini (2023), Apple M2 chip kg CO2e 112 126 – –
Mac Studio (2023), Apple M2 Max kg CO2e – 290 – –
Mac Studio (2023), Apple M2 Ultra kg CO2e – – 346 –
Mac Pro (2023) kg CO2e – – 1,572 –
Displays U... | By how much did energy efficiency improve at corporate facilities between 2019 and 2020? |
Apple Watch Ultra 2, and in October 2023, 16-inch MacBook Pro.
Material and key challenges Progress
Glass
T echnical properties
Availability and access
Scale
• The display panel and trackpad glass of MacBook Air with M3 contains 15 percent recycled glass.
Gold
Regulatory barriers
Traceability
Scale
• In 2023, our u... | What's the current usage of recycled rare earth elements in Apple devices? |
by a product while it is running in a
simulated scenario. Daily usage patterns
are specific to each product and are a
mixture of actual and modeled customer
use data. For the purposes of our
assessment, years of use, which are
based on first owners, are modeled to
be four years for macOS, visionOS, and
tvOS dev... | Can you provide details on how Apple compiles greenhouse gas emissions data related to each product? |
Apple 2030
Resources
Smarter Chemistry
Low-water design
Minimizing water impacts in the design
of products, services, and sites
Site efficiency and conservation
Improving the performance of existing
sites and processes
Site-level water stewardship
Demonstrating responsibility beyond our
facilities through watershe... | What actions can a company take to advance water security and protect communities where they operate by improving freshwater availability, quality, and equity? |
33
countries, 24 languages,
and 40 Apple products
now supported by Self
Service Repair
35+
types of device
repairs offered by Self
Service Repair
2024 Environmental Progress Report 43Engagement and Advocacy Data AppendixIntroduction Contents Environmental Initiatives
Apple 2030
Resources
Smarter Chemistry
Design... | Which specific models have lower repair costs as a result of improved repairability design? |
Encourage contractors, vendors, and suppliers to
provide safe working conditions, treat workers with
dignity and respect, and act fairly and ethically.
Support and promote best scientific principles,
practices, and public policy initiatives that enhance
environmental quality, health and safety performance,
and eth... | What is the registration number for Apple's ISO 14001 certification? |
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