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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 curious, what is the environmental impact of iPhone 13 in terms of CO2e emissions? |
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... | How much renewable energy was consumed (in Million kilowatt hours) during a particular fiscal year, as reported in the environmental report following Apple's definitions and WRI/WBCSD guidelines? |
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... | How much of the material used in a specific company's products comes from recycled or renewable sources? |
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 ... | Can you tell me about the different scopes of emissions that Apple considers in their carbon footprint? |
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 percentage of operational renewable energy projects are wind, solar, microhydro, and biogas fuel cells? |
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... | What percentage of products' combined weight is shipped non-airly over their lifetime? |
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... | Could you tell me the scope 1 emissions (breakdown by natural gas, diesel, propane, fleet vehicles, and other emissions) for each fiscal year from 2019 to 2023? |
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 ... | Are there any efforts underway to support the creation of a public training platform that would equip companies with the technical know-how for renewable energy purchases and decarbonization? |
adapting to changing renewable energy markets by
finding new solutions, including first-of-their-kind
procurement structures in geographies that are
introducing more corporate procurement options.
In China, this includes the Green Power Trading
program, which allows cross-provincial agreements
that provide suppli... | Can you tell me about the Green Power Trading program in China and how it affects cross-provincial agreements for suppliers? |
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... | Can you provide information on site-level water stewardship that demonstrates responsibility beyond facility boundaries through watershed-level management? |
2018 (Japan): Apple was among the first
multinational companies to join the Japan Climate
Leaders’ Partnership (JCLP)
2019 (Vietnam): Apple urged the government
to reform the electricity market, allowing businesses
to purchase power directly from renewable
power plants.
2019 (World): Apple participated in the UN ... | What was the focus of Apple's philanthropic contributions towards environmental initiatives around the world in 2023? |
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 initiatives bring together influential businesses to commit using renewable electricity? |
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 steps have been taken by policymakers in different countries, such as Japan, South Korea, and the U.S., to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants? |
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... | What strategies has Apple used to secure renewable energy since 2011? |
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 ... | How is the carbon footprint of integrated circuits being improved across industries? |
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 initiatives are being taken by companies to drive the adoption of low-VOC alternatives around the world? |
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 organizations is Apple supporting through their grants to help reduce pollution, improve health, and increase climate resilience in underserved and low-income communities? |
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 ... | Which organizations were recognized as Safer Choice Partner of the Year for promoting the use of safer process chemicals in operations? |
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 some key milestones in Apple's climate policy advocacy efforts towards promoting renewable energy? |
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 ... | What kind of collective efforts is a company involved in to accelerate near-zero emissions primary aluminum production by 2030? |
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 ... | Can you tell me more about the recovery and recycling process of tungsten from T aptic Engine, as performed by Daisy, Dave, and T az? |
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... | I've heard of companies making commitments to transition their electricity use to renewables, do you know any details? |
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 kind of supplier programs target emissions from manufacturing operations and facilities for producing tech products? |
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... | Can you provide more information about coolant reduction initiatives aimed at recycling and reducing coolant-containing waste? |
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... | What happens to devices sent for recycling? Can you provide examples of how they are reused or repurposed? |
We audit the performance of buildings around
the world, then deploy energy efficiency measures.
Retrocommissioning focuses on building controls
to optimize energy use and operational efficiency.
We’re prioritizing reducing natural gas usage and
replacing natural gas equipment with electrical.
We’re focused on revi... | Can you tell me about initiatives focused on optimizing energy use and operational efficiency in buildings? |
adapting to changing renewable energy markets by
finding new solutions, including first-of-their-kind
procurement structures in geographies that are
introducing more corporate procurement options.
In China, this includes the Green Power Trading
program, which allows cross-provincial agreements
that provide suppli... | In South Korea, what options have been expanded for green power purchase? |
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-,... | Can you tell me about the areas Apple is focusing on for environmental investments like renewable energy, carbon removal, recycling innovation, and smarter chemistry? |
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... | Can you tell me the CO2e emissions for iPhone 14 Plus? |
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,... | In what ways is the company promoting the use of only recycled and renewable materials in products, and how much progress has been made so far? |
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 ... | How is a company addressing its supply chain emissions and transitioning to clean energy? |
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 role does machine learning play in facilitating recycling processes that typically require manual sorting? |
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... | Were there any carbon removals made in the form of corporate carbon offsets for each fiscal year from 2019 to 2023? |
We audit the performance of buildings around
the world, then deploy energy efficiency measures.
Retrocommissioning focuses on building controls
to optimize energy use and operational efficiency.
We’re prioritizing reducing natural gas usage and
replacing natural gas equipment with electrical.
We’re focused on revi... | What measures are taken globally to improve building energy efficiency? |
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... | How are plastics comprising one of the major waste streams in supply chains being reduced during manufacturing? |
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 does Apple's climate and energy principles include regarding setting science-based targets for reducing emissions? |
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 is the percentage of renewable energy being used for data centers in Denmark? |
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 testing methods are performed on devices during product development for improving their durability? |
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 the total amount of water withdrawal (in Millions of Gallons) for a certain fiscal year, as stated in the environmental report prepared by Apple's management? |
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... | In what year did all electricity associated with third-party computing vendors get matched with 100 percent clean energy? |
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... | Is there any timeline provided for when Apple aims to eliminate direct and product-related emissions to 100 percent clean electricity? |
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... | Can you explain what Net Footprint means, considering Carbon Removals and Gross Carbon Footprint? |
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... | How much carbon emissions are avoided due to using renewable energy for data centers in Denmark in a specific year? |
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 companies make sure customers can update their devices with the latest software and features for as long as possible? |
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... | What was the percentage of total energy from renewable sources in the fiscal year 2020? |
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,... | What are some ongoing efforts to achieve carbon neutrality for corporate operations and the entire value chain by 2030? |
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... | What steps are being made to provide safe, reliable, and secure repair services for customers? |
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... | Can you tell me how much water withdrawal and water discharge occur in worldwide occupied properties under Apple's Internal Protocol? |
“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 examples of global trends, regulatory changes, technological innovations, and weather events that may pose challenges to meeting environmental targets or executing strategies as planned? |
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 find information about advancements in disassembly technology for recycling electronic waste? |
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 percentage of materials used for manufacturing products are coming from recycled sources across industries? |
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... | How much less energy does the iPhone 15 use compared to U.S. Department of Energy’s battery charger system requirements? |
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... | Where can I get details on the data review process for packaging materials and production yields of selected products like Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac? |
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... | Does Apple allow nuclear and large-impact hydroelectricity projects as clean energy sources for its products under certain conditions? |
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 ... | When did the Boulder Solar II project come online, and what was its capacity? |
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 is Apex's opinion on the appropriateness and robustness of underlying reporting systems and processes used by a company for collecting, analyzing, and reviewing energy and associated GHG emissions data? |
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... | How do savings through a particular program differ between fiscal-year and calendar-year basis after fiscal year 2021? |
Viborg, Denmark – – – 40 40 0
Colocation facilities (U.S.) – – – 387 387 0
Colocation facilities (international) – – – 96 96 0
China – – – 171 171 0
Retail stores 58,446 0 3,105 203 203 0
Domestic (U.S.) 34,449 0 1,830 96 96 0
International 23,997 0 1,275 107 107 0
Total 1,066,257 746,506 45,890 3,199 3,199 0
2024 Env... | Can you tell me about some data center locations that are powered by 100% renewable energy? |
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 ... | What kind of emissions does Apple's carbon footprint include as per their GHG Protocol framework? |
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... | Can you tell me how many countries have been supported in their community-level environmental projects by this organization? |
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... | Can you tell me about any community training initiatives in India that help achieve zero waste and follow best practices in waste management? |
design for reliability and ease of repair, while
ensuring user privacy and device security
are protected.
• Support globally-aligned, evidence-based
and product-specific eco-design standards.
• Develop collection programs that engage
customers, protect environmental and human
health, and capture high volumes of el... | I'm looking for information on Apple's involvement in advocating for the Clean Energy Standard (CES) to decarbonize the power grid by a certain year. Can you help with that? |
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 percentage of tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold, cobalt, and lithium smelters and refiners in Apple's supply chain completed assessments to verify compliance with their standards in 2023? |
37 Including iPhone 15 Plus and iPhone 15 Pro models. Excludes trace
amount of rare earth elements found outside of the magnets.
38 Refer to footnote 23.
39 Refer to footnote 22.
40 Excludes trace amount of tungsten found outside of the T aptic
Engine and accounting for less than 0.1 percent of the total found in
... | Could you tell me about the testing conditions for streaming 4K movies on certain devices? For instance, what gadgets were used in this scenario? |
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 kind of environmental sectors is Apple investing in through their strategic work? |
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 are the mitigation pathways compatible with 1.5°C in the context of sustainable development and efforts to eradicate poverty? |
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... | How many supplier facilities participated in the energy efficiency program in 2023 and what electricity savings were achieved? |
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 is the Restore Fund and what was its initial focus during the first phase? |
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 are some examples of collective action taken by industry leaders to address urgent environmental issues? |
adapting to changing renewable energy markets by
finding new solutions, including first-of-their-kind
procurement structures in geographies that are
introducing more corporate procurement options.
In China, this includes the Green Power Trading
program, which allows cross-provincial agreements
that provide suppli... | What kind of renewable energy options are being introduced in Japan, including virtual and physical power purchase agreements? |
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 ensure the safety of materials used in products regarding potential skin sensitizers? |
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 ... | What measures are being implemented to ensure retail stores are energy efficient and aligned with energy efficiency targets? |
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 is the goal of removing plastic from packaging by 2025 and transitioning to fiber-based packaging? |
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 ... | How does the internal structure of iPhone 15 Pro contribute to its lower repair costs? |
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 Apple Recommended Waste Category List and how does it help suppliers classify different types of waste? |
connected to AC power but not connected to iPhone.
• Power adapter efficiency: Average of the Apple 20W USB-C
Power Adapter with the USB-C Charge Cable (1 m) measured
efficiency when tested at 100 percent, 75 percent, 50 percent,
and 25 percent of the power adapter’s rated output current.
50 Refer to footnote 43.
51... | Can you provide details on the efficiency of a standard 20W USB-C Power Adapter across varying power levels? |
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... | I'm looking for information on initiatives that collect devices for refurbishment and reuse through several programs. Do you have details? |
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... | How much has Apple managed to reduce its overall product energy use since 2008 across all major product lines? |
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... | What are some current projects focused on improving the quality of materials recovered from e-waste through innovative disassembly methods? |
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... | Can you tell me about the assurance provided for the Clean Energy Program data and information reported in Apple's 2023 environmental report? |
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... | How did a certain organization start tracking electricity usage in their colocation facilities and from which fiscal year do they report this submetered electricity usage? |
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 ... | Which non-profit hospitals are being provided with solar and battery storage systems to offer limited backup power during grid outages? |
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... | Can you tell me more about green financing mechanisms for capital-intensive energy efficiency projects? |
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 are the worldwide scope 3 GHG emissions for other cloud services (purchased goods and services) under the WRI/WBCSD GHG Protocol? |
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 internal assurance practices have been implemented to provide a reasonable degree of confidence that environmental information is complete and accurate? |
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... | Could you provide details about a collaborative project between various industries focusing on promoting the use of cleaner solutions that are safer for both workers and the environment in electronics manufacturing? |
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... | Can you tell me about the ISO 14001 certification that Apple's facilities in Cork, Ireland have received? |
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... | What e-learning resources are provided in India to introduce sustainable living, domestic composting, and basic waste management beyond the workplace? |
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 percentage of total energy was sourced from renewable resources in the years 2019 to 2023? |
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... | How does Apple encourage the transition to renewable electricity according to their 2030 roadmap? |
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 much recycled material, composted material, and waste to energy are removed from worldwide occupied properties according to Apple's Internal Protocol? |
• 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 many million kilowatt hours (mkWh) of electricity were consumed globally during the same time frame as the given document's reporting period? |
We audit the performance of buildings around
the world, then deploy energy efficiency measures.
Retrocommissioning focuses on building controls
to optimize energy use and operational efficiency.
We’re prioritizing reducing natural gas usage and
replacing natural gas equipment with electrical.
We’re focused on revi... | In what ways are most natural gas-intensive buildings reviewed and benchmarked for reduction and fuel switching opportunities? |
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... | What measures are taken by businesses to minimize product repair needs? |
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 percentage of recycled gold is used across all product lines in 2023? |
connected to AC power but not connected to iPhone.
• Power adapter efficiency: Average of the Apple 20W USB-C
Power Adapter with the USB-C Charge Cable (1 m) measured
efficiency when tested at 100 percent, 75 percent, 50 percent,
and 25 percent of the power adapter’s rated output current.
50 Refer to footnote 43.
51... | What is the average efficiency of a 20W USB-C Power Adapter when tested at different percentages of its output current? |
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 does Apple aim to address emissions from product manufacturing and usage? |
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 ... | Did Apple make any significant changes regarding the use of tungsten in their devices by 2023? |
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... | What is the roadmap for achieving zero waste in supplier leadership, employees, and local communities within India? |
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 steps are being taken by Apple to use more recycled titanium in their devices? |
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