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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... | What's the diversion rate of municipal solid waste to landfill for corporate facilities over the last few years? |
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 ... | In what ways does Apple invest in regenerative agriculture and ecosystem assets as part of their carbon removal initiatives? |
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... | How has the expansion of China's Green Energy Certificate (GEC) influenced the tracking of renewable energy consumption among suppliers? |
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 ... | I'm interested in learning more about the 'Environmental Youth Alliance (EYA)' mentioned in the document, what exactly does this organization do? |
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 percentage of materials were sourced from recycled sources in 2023 for products? |
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... | What are the consequences of transboundary movement regulations on material recovery and movement to recyclers or refiners? |
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... | What methodology does Apple use for calculating their packaging fiber and plastic footprint? |
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 is the product lifecycle being innovated to reduce carbon footprint and increase use of renewable materials? |
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... | What types of materials are they focusing on to make their products less carbon intensive? |
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 role do permanent carbon removals play in addressing the global urgency to align with a 1.5°C pathway to scale up carbon removal? |
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... | How does Apple ensure its suppliers adhere to responsible material sourcing standards? |
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 ... | How have companies been working on expanding the use of safer alternatives in their supply chain beyond final assembly sites? |
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... | How can a company support their supply chain partners in identifying risks and opportunities for safer alternatives, related to chemicals used in manufacturing processes? |
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... | Is there a specific calculation method that Apple follows when determining their total virgin, recycled plastic, and fiber usage in packaging? |
through September 30, 2023):
Parameter Quantity Units Boundary / Protocol
Clean Energy Use 25.54 Million megawatt
hours (mMWh)
Apple suppliers / Apple
Internal Protocol
Avoided GHG Emissions 18.51 Million metric tons
of carbon dioxide
equivalent
(mMtCO2e)
Apple suppliers / Apple
Internal Protocol
Operati... | What is the total quantity of clean energy used in mMWh during the time period from September 25, 2022, to September 30, 2023? |
“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 potential difficulties that could arise when expanding into new products, services, technologies, or geographic regions, specifically in terms of environmental impacts? |
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 materials are prioritized for biocompatibility in product lines? |
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... | In which year did a certain company expand the capabilities of a device (like Daisy) that can disassemble multiple product models into discrete components? |
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
... | What is the current stance on using plastic packaging for finished goods boxes in the industry? Are there any companies aiming to replace it with fiber-based alternatives? |
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 steps are involved in replacing PFAS with non-PFAS alternatives that meet performance needs while aligning with safety and environmental goals? |
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 key material goals that companies aim to meet by 2025 regarding the use of recycled or renewable materials in various products like batteries, rigid and flexible printed circuit boards, and magnets? |
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-... | How does this resource benefit the entire electronics industry regarding zero-waste goals? |
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 target water reuse rate by 2030 for an unspecified company? |
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... | Which countries have the most colocation facilities internationally? |
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... | What assumptions or estimations does Apple make regarding their packaging materials and production yields? |
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... | I'm interested in learning more about programs that fund renewable energy projects for underresourced communities. Do you have any details on this? |
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... | How is potential human health and environmental risks assessed for material chemistries to evaluate compliance with requirements and inform product design? |
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... | How does the company handle energy use at third-party colocation facilities, and are they included in the renewable energy goals? |
“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... | How might data collection and third-party compliance issues impact the success of a company's sustainability initiatives or its ability to achieve stated goals? |
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... | What restrictions does Apple have for chemicals in materials that come into prolonged contact with skin? |
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 can I reduce repair costs on iPhone 15 Pro models? |
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... | Is there any reduction in emissions observed while transporting products of a certain company compared to a specific year? |
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... | Can you tell me about strategies used for comprehensive identification of processes and chemicals in the materials used to make products? |
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 ... | Can you provide information about initiatives aimed at continually improving the chemical safety, performance, and environmental impact of materials used in various processes? |
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 ... | By what year do we expect to stop using plastic in refurbished product packaging? |
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... | How many grants for community-level environmental projects has the mentioned entity disbursed across different countries as of 2023? |
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 efforts are being made by a company to reduce water impacts in the manufacturing of their products? |
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... | How can companies use material efficiency, carbon emission profiles of materials, and energy efficiency across products to positively impact communities worldwide? |
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Registration Number: IE-14.0202
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Presid... | What is the validity period of a certificate of registration for an environmental management system to a certain company? |
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 ... | When designing new facilities or renovating existing ones, what steps are taken to reduce energy consumption from plug loads? |
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... | What's the share of total gross footprint that represents emissions from business operations? |
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... | Could you tell me more about the performance of a 20W USB-C Power Adapter in terms of efficiency at various power output percentages? |
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 ... | Can you tell me about any environmental partnerships that Apple supported worldwide in 2023? |
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... | In what ways does Apple address clean electricity for product use? |
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 kind of zero-waste programs are offered in India for supplier leadership, employees, and local communities? |
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... | What measures does Apple take to review compliance with requirements for prolonged skin contact materials? |
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... | What are some new approaches being explored to connect suppliers with external funding for energy efficiency projects? |
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 ... | Did any data centers use microhydro projects for their power supply in 2023? |
through September 30, 2023):
Parameter Quantity Units Boundary / Protocol
Clean Energy Use 25.54 Million megawatt
hours (mMWh)
Apple suppliers / Apple
Internal Protocol
Avoided GHG Emissions 18.51 Million metric tons
of carbon dioxide
equivalent
(mMtCO2e)
Apple suppliers / Apple
Internal Protocol
Operati... | How much avoided GHG emissions in metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent were reported for the fiscal year 2023 (from September 25, 2022, to September 30, 2023)? |
“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... | Can you provide details on potential factors that could impact the achievement of stated sustainability goals or execution of strategies in a given time frame? |
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 ... | Are there any initiatives that aim to lower electricity costs for underserved youth in various countries by installing solar systems? |
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 kind of material will replace the plastic used in the packaging of refurbished Apple products by 2027? |
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