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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 ...	What's the plan for removing plastic from packaging of refurbished products?
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 are some new ways that industries are employing to reduce emissions during shipping, particularly via ocean freight?
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...	What is the quantity of hazardous waste (regulated waste) that is generated worldwide for properties under Apple's Internal Protocol?
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...	What is the water use definition as high stress when located within or withdrawing water from a basin with high or extremely high baseline water stress?
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...	Are there any studies or reports about reducing uncertainty in corporate water impact, particularly focusing on Results-Based Contracting for drinking water supply?
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...	What are some strategies for reducing manufacturing emissions and improving supply chain circularity?
We include retail bags, all finished goods boxes (including plastic content in labels and in-box documentation), packaging sent to our customers as part of Apple Trade In, AppleCare packaging for whole units and service modules (with the exception of plastics needed to protect items from electrostatic discharge),...	What type of materials are used in the packaging of Apple products as part of their commitment to reduce plastic use by 2025?
Chemicals for Prolonged Skin Contact Materials list). The restrictions focus on substances that are potential skin sensitizers to minimize the potential for reactions commonly reported across wearable products, like jewelry. We derive these restrictions from leading standards, recommendations from toxicologists a...	How does Apple gather data on chemicals and materials used in their products, and how do they use this information to establish requirements for suppliers?
iPhone 15 Plus kg CO2e – 61 66 79 – iPhone 15 Pro kg CO2e – 66 71 83 107 iPhone 15 Pro Max kg CO2e – – 75 87 110 iPhone 14 kg CO2e – 61 67 83 – iPhone 14 Plus kg CO2e – 68 75 91 – iPhone 13 kg CO2e – 64 71 83 – iPhone SE (3rd generation) kg CO2e 46 50 58 – – Storage configurations iPad Unit 64GB 128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB 2...	I'm looking for the CO2e emissions of Apple Watch Series 9, what's that?
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 efforts are taken to save freshwater by using wastewater for cooling in corporate facilities and what energy savings might be achieved annually as a result?
 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...	Can you find information about the methodology used for determining corporate packaging fiber and plastic footprint?
“can,” “may,” “aim,” “strive,” and similar terms. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from any future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, without limitation, any failure to meet stated environme...	What are some risks and uncertainties that may affect the execution of strategies regarding environmental targets, goals, and commitments?
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 ...	How does the FMD program help address the challenge of lack of visibility into the chemical composition of materials across industries?
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...	How does a company work on improving product longevity and eliminating waste?
launch new models of iPad. Recycled content is not applicable.* * Material is considered “not applicable” if it’s found only in trace amounts dispersed across modules. RECYCLED MATERIALS Our transition to certified recycled materials by product line 2024 Environmental Progress Report 19Engagement and Advocacy Dat...	What is Apple's plan for sourcing materials responsibly by 2024?
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 strategies are being implemented globally to avoid sending waste to landfills at offices, retail locations, data centers, and construction sites?
Renewable 10 Hydro 4 Source: eGRID 2022. 2 In our 2023 Environmental Progress Report, we stated that we operate eight data centers. For fiscal year 2023, we no longer include the Newark, CA data center as it has been sold in fiscal year 2022. 3 Emissions avoided are calculated using the GHG Protocol methodology ...	Besides grid mix, what other sources of renewable energy were dedicated to supporting data centers in 2023?
efforts to decarbonize energy production and protect and restore Earth’s ecosystems. As part of our efforts to achieve carbon neutrality across our value chain, Apple prioritizes emissions reductions. We then balance the remaining unavoidable emissions with high-quality carbon removal credits. To ensure that remo...	What are some scalable and economically viable opportunities for mitigating climate change in the short term using nature-based solutions?
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...	Can you tell me about the collaboration between multiple industries to select cleaners that are safer for workers and the environment in electronics manufacturing?
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...	What are the temporary savings based on and how does the company account for them financially?
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...	In which markets does Apple ensure sufficient data is available to confirm that clean electricity isn't already claimed before using it for product use and why?
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...	Besides changing transportation modes for product shipment, what other measures is a company taking to reduce emissions from its activities?
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...	What kind of government-led policies would help promote rapid decarbonization and transition to renewable electricity globally?
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 percentage of tungsten used in 2023 came from recycled sources?
• In 2023, our recycling and source separation from corporate office and data center construction and demolition efforts resulted in a waste diversion rate of 88 percent — approximately 23,600 metric tons. • New initiatives at our San Diego and Culver City campuses, alongside more than 30 participating locations...	What was the waste diversion rate achieved by corporate office and data center construction and demolition efforts in 2023?
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 ...	What kind of environmental justice programs is Apple working on across various communities and spaces, like the Caribbean or Australia?
Apex Companies, LLC (Apex) was engaged by Apple Inc. (Apple) to conduct an independent assurance of its Supplier Clean Energy Program data reported in its 2023 environmental report (the Report). This assurance statement applies to the related information included within the scope of work described below. The intende...	What assurance standards were followed by Apex Companies while conducting an independent assurance of Apple's Supplier Clean Energy Program data reported in the 2023 environmental report?
Product Environmental Report. 2024 Environmental Progress Report 15Engagement and Advocacy Data AppendixIntroduction Contents Environmental Initiatives Apple 2030 Resources Smarter Chemistry Using recycled materials to lower our product carbon footprint We’re reducing the carbon footprint of our products through ...	Besides using recycled content, what other methods is a company exploring to decarbonize their use of certain materials like aluminum?
by 2035. 2022 (South Korea): Apple called for Korea’s 2030 energy plan to set a higher target for renewable energy, to establish a more fair competitive market for renewables, and to improve transparency for renewable energy solutions. 2022 (Japan): Apple joined a letter calling for a level of carbon pricing tha...	What are policymakers encouraged to do regarding science-based targets for reducing emissions to limit warming to 1.5° C?
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 initiatives are being taken to create safer dyes for anodizing processes that reduce environmental impact?
efforts to decarbonize energy production and protect and restore Earth’s ecosystems. As part of our efforts to achieve carbon neutrality across our value chain, Apple prioritizes emissions reductions. We then balance the remaining unavoidable emissions with high-quality carbon removal credits. To ensure that remo...	Besides direct air capture (DAC) and ocean alkalinization, what other carbon removal approaches utilize a combination of photosynthesis and chemistry to remove carbon from the atmosphere, as per the IPCC?
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 renewable energy projects were built thanks to the NV GreenEnergy Rider program?
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...	What is being done to eliminate Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from products ahead of industry peers?
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...	What are some automated approaches for material recovery in recycling processes?
Transparency and disclosure are essential not only for sharing our climate strategy and progress but also for sending clear signals and inviting others to work with us. And progress needs to include low-income and historically marginalized communities that too often bear the brunt of climate change. We’re pursuing...	Are they making progress towards a future where every product will be created from and contribute to circular supply chains?
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 ...	Which materials does the company focus on to minimize primary materials and maximize recycled content in their products?
including watches and bands, we’ll ship at least 50 percent of the combined weight using non-air modes — like ocean shipping — over the lifetime of the product, cutting total transportation emissions nearly in half.62 And in 2023, we shifted select models of MacBook Pro and MacBook Air to use ocean shipping from...	How has the company increased opportunities for lower-carbon mode of shipping for product launches since 2023?
engaging with our customers to educate and provide opportunities to support decarbonizing the grid. We also account for the portion of the grid that is already clean, where residual grid mix data is available. Clean energy projects As we expand our strategy to include product use, we’re considering a number of fact...	Are there any ongoing efforts to optimize charging and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by selecting charge times when the grid is using cleaner energy sources?
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...	Is Apple committed to using only renewable energy sources or other projects considered 'low carbon' by the company for its corporate footprint, supply chain manufacturing, and the portion of product use impact not yet clean electricity?
Through partnerships with The Conservation Fund and World Wildlife Fund, we’ve protected, and improved forest management practices on, more than one million acres of working forests in the U.S. and China. In 2023, these forests generated enough responsibly sourced fiber to balance all the virgin fiber in our pack...	How much energy was saved by Apple's proprietary server design in 2023?
the landmark California Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (CA SB 253) to improve transparency and drive progress in the fight against climate change. 34 countries As of 2023, we’ve funded 33 grants across 34 countries on initiatives supporting community-level environmental efforts. 42 businesses Since...	I'm looking for the number of countries that have been funded for their community-level environmental initiatives since 2023. Can you help?
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...	What is Apple's stance on comprehensive carbon pricing and emissions mitigation programs?
a wide range of solutions at our disposal, prioritizing significant emissions reductions, followed by long- term carbon removal initiatives like the Restore Fund. We’ve been carbon neutral for our corporate emissions since April 2020. We started by reducing our corporate emissions through the use of 100 percent ...	What kind of financial innovation does Apple use to scale nature-based solutions for carbon removal?
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...	Can you tell me about energy initiatives aimed at scaling zero-carbon grids?
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,...	What are the annual savings in MMBtu/year for fuel from 2019 to 2023?
helps keep products in use for as long as possible so that new customers can experience Apple products and services with secondhand devices. Approach We’re committed to building long-lasting devices, and part of achieving that is designing durable hardware. To minimize products’ need for repair, we refine feat...	How do manufacturers design durable hardware for long-lasting devices?
Apple 2030 Resources Smarter Chemistry In 2023, we fully switched to reusable air filters to reduce waste sources — like packaging materials and commonly used equipment. Taking a zero-waste approach with our suppliers We’re committed to zero waste. Apple employees, suppliers, recyclers, and waste solution providers ...	What steps do companies take to quantify and monitor their waste-to-landfill diversion rate as part of a zero waste program?
• In 2023, our recycling and source separation from corporate office and data center construction and demolition efforts resulted in a waste diversion rate of 88 percent — approximately 23,600 metric tons. • New initiatives at our San Diego and Culver City campuses, alongside more than 30 participating locations...	What specialty recycling programs were developed to return materials back to their original suppliers in 2023?
Since 2017, all the virgin wood fiber used in our packaging has come from responsible sources. 2024 Environmental Progress Report 82Engagement and AdvocacyEnvironmental Initiatives AppendixIntroduction Contents Data Data Normalizing factors* Fiscal year 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Net sales (in millions, US$) 383,285 3...	How does Apple procure renewable energy for its data centers?
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...	Can you tell me about a company's commitment to phasing out per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)?
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...	Can you tell me how much waste from corporate facilities was landfilled in recent years?
End notes Introduction Environmental Initiatives 1 Apple follows the GHG Protocol Corporate Accounting and Reporting Standard (GHG Protocol) to calculate value chain emissions. The GHG Protocol currently defines scope 1 emissions as direct greenhouse gas emissions that occur from sources that are owned or controll...	What are the three types of greenhouse gas emissions according to the GHG Protocol?
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-,...	I heard Apple is working on some initiatives related to environment. Which sectors are they specifically targeting? Areas like renewable energy, carbon removal, recycling innovation, and smarter chemistry sound familiar?
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 percentage of plastic has Apple removed from packaging by transitioning to fiber-based alternatives since 2015?
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 ...	What documentation does Apex require from suppliers for verifying energy efficiency programs data and information, specifically Avoided Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions associated with energy reductions?
certified by Alliance for Water Stewardship Goal We aim to certify all our owned and operated data centers by 2025 Site-level water stewardship We engage with the communities around our facilities for the protection of local watersheds. Since 2018, we’ve partnered with the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) ...	What is the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) standard, and what does it measure?
• 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...	What are the direct scope 1 GHG emissions in metric tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (tCO2e) for the worldwide properties during that specific time frame?
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...	I'm interested in forest restoration projects that started in 2023, specifically in Arizona. Can you give me details about the initiative and its estimated water benefits?
suppliers, industry partners, and investors — is also a source of valuable collaboration. As co-chair of the United States Information Technology Office (USITO) — a trade association representing the U.S. information and communications technology industry in China — we lead the environmental protection and energy...	How do companies collaborate within China to improve their approaches to environmental stewardship?
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...	What steps do companies take to verify compliance and ensure best practices in the areas of labor, safety, and environment when working with recyclers?
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...	By what percentage does Apple aim to reduce their gross emissions from 2015 to meet their carbon neutrality goal by 2030?
Apex Companies, LLC (Apex) was engaged by Apple Inc. (Apple) to conduct an independent assurance of its Supplier Clean Energy Program data reported in its 2023 environmental report (the Report). This assurance statement applies to the related information included within the scope of work described below. The intende...	What are the indicators that were verified by Apex Companies for Apple's Clean Energy Use, Avoided Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Operational Capacity for the fiscal year 2023 reporting period mentioned in their 2023 environmental report?
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-...	What is the first-ever supply chain zero-waste management system assurance program?
reported in this table are based on fiscal year. Beginning January 1, 2018, all the electricity use at our colocation facilities is from 100 percent renewable energy. 13 Over the past few years, we’ve been installing submeters in colocation facilities to better track electricity usage. Beginning in fiscal year 20...	In what fiscal year did a particular corporation begin using more accurate data to reflect their operational boundaries for colocation facilities footprint?
a series of zero-waste-related trainings specific to India for supplier leadership, employees, and members of local communities. We’ve offered several learning programs in India that cover sustainability basics, the roadmap for achieving zero waste, and best practices in waste management. These include supplier cl...	Are there any training programs available in Bangalore or Chennai that focus on leadership capabilities and scaling the Zero Waste Program?
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 ...	Can you provide me with examples of carbon removal strategies that are pursued in parallel with emissions reductions efforts?
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...	Can you tell me more about the lean manufacturing educational program improving recycling capacity, quality, and efficiency?
the life of our products by building them to serve more than one owner — enabling customers to exchange devices for an upgrade. We collect devices for refurbishment and reuse through several programs, including Apple Trade In, the iPhone Upgrade Program, AppleCare service, and our corporate Hardware Reuse Program...	How many devices and accessories were sent to new owners for reuse in the year 2023?
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 many metric tons CO2e were avoided through renewable electricity used in supplier facilities?
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...	How is Apple ensuring the accuracy of monitoring and reporting, as well as verifying the carbon removal impact of their Restore Fund projects?
forms of long-term commitments, we help support new, local, and primarily solar PV and wind projects in line with our renewable energy–sourcing standards. We launched the Asia Green Fund in 2019 to help provide technical expertise and finance capital- intensive energy efficiency projects. As green financing mechan...	In what year was the Asia Green Fund launched and what is its purpose?
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 ...	Has there been any progress towards zero-waste-to-landfill operations for established final assembly sites by 2023 in an unknown corporation?
global warming potentials (GWPs) are thousands of times more than those of CO2. While the use of F-GHGs in certain manufacturing processes today is difficult to avoid, emissions can be reduced by switching to alternative low GWP gases, optimizing production processes to use and emit fewer F-GHGs, and installing g...	What role are gas abatement tools playing in reducing emissions from F-GHG gases?
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,...	Which metals like tungsten, aluminum, cobalt, gold, and lithium had the highest percentage of recycled content in products in 2023?
including watches and bands, we’ll ship at least 50 percent of the combined weight using non-air modes — like ocean shipping — over the lifetime of the product, cutting total transportation emissions nearly in half.62 And in 2023, we shifted select models of MacBook Pro and MacBook Air to use ocean shipping from...	In what ways does the company shift select models of MacBook Pro and Air towards ocean shipping from manufacturers?
Since 2017, all the virgin wood fiber used in our packaging has come from responsible sources. 2024 Environmental Progress Report 82Engagement and AdvocacyEnvironmental Initiatives AppendixIntroduction Contents Data Data Normalizing factors* Fiscal year 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Net sales (in millions, US$) 383,285 3...	How has Apple expanded its renewable energy efforts into its supply chain?
the life of our products by building them to serve more than one owner — enabling customers to exchange devices for an upgrade. We collect devices for refurbishment and reuse through several programs, including Apple Trade In, the iPhone Upgrade Program, AppleCare service, and our corporate Hardware Reuse Program...	Can you tell me about programs that enable customers to exchange their old devices for an upgrade?
suppliers, industry partners, and investors — is also a source of valuable collaboration. As co-chair of the United States Information Technology Office (USITO) — a trade association representing the U.S. information and communications technology industry in China — we lead the environmental protection and energy...	What kind of collaborations are industry leaders engaging in to achieve environmental goals?
iPhone 15 Plus kg CO2e – 61 66 79 – iPhone 15 Pro kg CO2e – 66 71 83 107 iPhone 15 Pro Max kg CO2e – – 75 87 110 iPhone 14 kg CO2e – 61 67 83 – iPhone 14 Plus kg CO2e – 68 75 91 – iPhone 13 kg CO2e – 64 71 83 – iPhone SE (3rd generation) kg CO2e 46 50 58 – – Storage configurations iPad Unit 64GB 128GB 256GB 512GB 1TB 2...	What's the carbon footprint of iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular with a storage capacity of 256GB?
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 (...	What kind of timeframe does the environmental progress report focus on, primarily?
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...	How much lithium from certified recycled sources was shipped in Apple's batteries by 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 kind of progress has been made towards using only recycled and renewable materials in products, and which specific materials have seen significant improvements?
by 2035. 2022 (South Korea): Apple called for Korea’s 2030 energy plan to set a higher target for renewable energy, to establish a more fair competitive market for renewables, and to improve transparency for renewable energy solutions. 2022 (Japan): Apple joined a letter calling for a level of carbon pricing tha...	In which countries have policymakers been urged to reform electricity markets to allow businesses to purchase power directly from renewable power plants?
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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...	What are the main challenges companies face while creating closed loop supply chains, especially in terms of traceability, technical properties, availability and access, scale, and regulatory barriers?
further improve safety, productivity, and efficiency. Designing for the next generation of recycling We’re committed to a long-term approach to recycling innovation, relying on and continually improving current approaches while nurturing new and emerging technologies. And we continue to support initiatives that se...	Can you tell me about initiatives aimed at redefining disassembly processes in electronic waste recycling, particularly with the use of robotics and machine learning?
rigorous disclosure process. With a detailed chemical inventory from our suppliers, we can support our supply chain partners in identifying risks and opportunities to implement safer alternatives. In 2023, more than 1000 supplier facilities shared their chemical inventories as well as their storage and control in...	In which year did more than 1000 supplier facilities share their chemical inventories and storage information through a specific program, including majority of a company's direct spend?
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...	What kind of partnerships has Apple made with independent power producers and electricity service providers for sourcing renewable electricity?
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...	How much of the material used in Apple's products comes from recycled sources and what strides are being made towards increased recycling across all products?
We include retail bags, all finished goods boxes (including plastic content in labels and in-box documentation), packaging sent to our customers as part of Apple Trade In, AppleCare packaging for whole units and service modules (with the exception of plastics needed to protect items from electrostatic discharge),...	How is Apple ensuring the responsible sourcing of fiber for their fiber-based packaging?
Apple 2030 Resources Smarter Chemistry Design and materials We’re designing our products to be less carbon intensive by prioritizing the use of recycled content and low-carbon materials and focusing on the energy efficiency of our software and hardware. We’re working toward a future where every Apple product wi...	Can you provide details about the innovations in recycling and recovery that companies pursue to scale their efforts towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions product by product?
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...	What initiatives has a company taken towards smarter chemistry and advocating for safer alternatives across the industry?
We include retail bags, all finished goods boxes (including plastic content in labels and in-box documentation), packaging sent to our customers as part of Apple Trade In, AppleCare packaging for whole units and service modules (with the exception of plastics needed to protect items from electrostatic discharge),...	What international packaging standards does Apple follow when testing their fiber-based packaging?
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...	What are some policies encouraged by organizations for encouraging governments and businesses to reduce emissions in line with the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C target?
reported in this table are based on fiscal year. Beginning January 1, 2018, all the electricity use at our colocation facilities is from 100 percent renewable energy. 13 Over the past few years, we’ve been installing submeters in colocation facilities to better track electricity usage. Beginning in fiscal year 20...	What is the timeframe for when a specific company started using only renewable energy for electricity use at their colocation facilities?
The majority of our online services are provided by our own data centers; however, we also use third-party colocation facilities for additional data center capacity. While we don’t own these shared facilities and use only a portion of their total capacity, we include our portion of their energy use in our renewab...	What methodology does the company use to calculate its greenhouse gas emissions, and how are default utility emissions determined?
business evolves. Fiscal year 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 Corporate emissions (metric tons CO2e)2 Gross emissions 324,100 324,000 166,380 334,430 573,730 Scope 1 55,200 55,200 55,200 47,430 52,730 Natural gas, diesel, propane 35,300 39,700 40,070 39,340 40,910 Fleet vehicles 17,000 12,600 12,090 4,270 6,950 Other emissio...	What were the corporate emissions (in metric tons of CO2e) for each fiscal year from 2019 to 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...	I'm looking for information on an industry-wide effort to establish safer alternatives for cleaners and degreasers used in electronics manufacturing. Can you help me find that?
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...	How is waste generated during manufacturing being eliminated by innovative approaches in various industries?
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 ...	Apart from purchased goods and services, transportation, and employee commute, what other indirect scope 3 emissions are part of Apple's carbon footprint?

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