apple reports environmental impact comprehensively
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Apple reports environmental impact comprehensively. We do this by
focusing on our products: what happens when we design them, whathappens when we make them, and what happens when you take them
home and use them.
Total Footprint
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Manufacturing
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Transportation
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Product Use
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Recycling
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Facilities
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Total Carbon FootprintFor 2010, we estimate that Apple was responsible for 14.8 million
metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.1
How we calculate our carbon footprint.
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To accurately measure a companys environmental footprint, its important to look at the
impact that companys products have on the planet. For the past three years, Apple has
used a comprehensive life cycle analysis to determine where our greenhouse gas emissions
come from. That means adding up the emissions generated from the manufacturing,
transportation, use, and recycling of our products, as well as the emissions generated byour facilities. We've learned that about 98 percent of Apple's carbon footprint is directly
related to our products. The remaining 2 percent is related to our facilities.
The vast majority of our carbon emissions come from the manufacturing, transportation, use, and
recycling of our products. The rest 2 percent come from our facilities.
Minimizing the impact of our growth.We know that the most important thing we can do to reduce our impact on the
environment is to improve our products environmental performance. Thats why we design
them to use less material, ship with smaller packaging, be free of toxic substances used by
others, and be as energy efficient and recyclable as possible. So as our growth continues to
outpace that of the rest of the industry, Apple remains committed to creating products that
have the least amount of impact on the environment. Since 2008, as our revenue grew 74
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percent, our greenhouse gas emissions grew only 57 percent. And were the only company
in our industry that can claim that every product we sell not only meets but exceeds the
strict energy guidelines of the ENERGY STAR specification.Learn more about our
environmental progress
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ManufacturingManufacturing including extraction of raw materials and product
assembly accounts for 46 percent of Apples total greenhouse gas
emissions.
6,852,000 metric tons of
greenhouse gas emissions
Material use.
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Over the past decade, Apples designers and engineers have pioneered the development of
smaller, thinner, and lighter products. As our products become more powerful, theyre
using less material to produce and generating fewer carbon emissions. For example,
although todays 21.5-inch iMac is more powerful and has a much larger screen than the
first-generation, 15-inch iMac, it is designed with 50 percent less material and generates50 percent fewer emissions. Even the iPad became 33 percent thinner and up to 15 percent
lighter in just one generation, producing 5 percent fewer carbon emissions.
Toxic substance removal.Designing greener products means considering the environmental impact of the materials
used to make them. From the glass, plastic, and metal in our products to the paper and ink
in our packaging, our goal is to continue leading the industry in reducing or eliminating
environmentally harmful substances.
One of the environmental challenges facing our industry today is the presence of toxic
substances such as arsenic, brominated flame retardants (BFRs), mercury, phthalates, and
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in products. Although most countries still allow use of these
substances, we have worked with our manufacturing partners to eliminate them from our
products. Not only is every product we sell free of BFRs and other harmful toxins, we have
also qualified thousands of components to be free of elemental bromine and chlorine,
putting us years ahead of anyone else in the industry. In addition, every display we make
whether its built into a system or available as a stand-alone features mercury-free LED
backlighting and arsenic-free glass.
Responsible manufacturing.Apple is committed to ensuring that working conditions in our supply chain are safe,
workers are treated with respect and dignity, and manufacturing processes are
environmentally responsible. View ourSupplier Code of Conductas well as our supplier
audit reports at theSupplier Responsibility site.
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Apple's attention to product design has led to significant reductions in carbon emissions compared with
previous-generation products even though new products are more powerful than ever.
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Our entire product line Mac, iPod, iPhone, iPad, and accessories is free from many toxic materials
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TransportationSix percent of Apples greenhouse gas emissions are a result of
transporting our products from assembly locations to distributionhubs in regions where our products are sold.
931,000 metric tons of
greenhouse gas emissions
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Smaller packaging.Apple employs teams of design and engineering experts who develop product packaging
thats slim and light yet protective. Efficient packaging design not only reduces materials
and waste, it also helps reduce the emissions produced during transportation.
For example, the packaging for iPhone 4 is 42 percent smaller than for the original iPhone
shipped in 2007. That means that 80 percent more iPhone 4 boxes fit on each shipping
pallet, more pallets fit on each boat and plane, and fewer boats and planes are used
resulting in fewer CO2 emissions.
By reducing iPhone packaging by 42 percent from 2007 to 2010, we ship 80 percent more boxes in each
airline shipping container. That saves one 747 flight for every 371,250 units we ship.*
*Calculated using U.S. configurations.
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Product UseThe use of our products generates 45 percent ofApples total
greenhouse gas emissions.3
6,642,000 metric tons of
greenhouse gas emissions
Energy efficiency.A significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions Apple accounts for are produced when
you plug in our products and start using them. Thats why we design our products to be as
energy efficient as possible. Because we design both the hardware and the operating
system, were able to make sure they work together to conserve power. Take Mac mini, for
example. Through innovations both big and small, it uses as little as one-fifth the power
consumed by a typical lightbulb.4 Mac mini uses even less power than a single 13-watt CFL
lightbulb, making it the most energy-efficient desktop computer in the world.5
Apples A5 chip in iPad 2 and A4 chip in iPhone 4, iPod touch, and Apple TV are another
example of energy-efficient design. Apple engineers designed the A5 and A4 chips to be
extremely powerful yet remarkably energy efficient. With them, your Apple devices can
perform complex jobs while maximizing battery life.
ENERGY STAR qualification.Unlike other manufacturers who may have one or a few products that are ENERGY STAR
qualified, every single Apple product not only meets but exceeds the United States
Environmental Protection Agencys strict ENERGY STAR guidelines for efficiency. Apple is
the only company in the industry that can make this claim.Learn more about energy
efficiency
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*Calculated while system is idle and has completed loading its operating system; for products with displays, the display is set to
its full brightness. Assumes CO2e emissions generated from an average mix of power grids in the U.S. See ourProduct
Environmental Reportsfor detailed power consumption information by product.
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RecyclingOne percent of Apples total greenhouse gas emissions are related to
recycling.
96,000 metric tons of
greenhouse gas emissions
Product recyclability.
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Apples approach to recycling begins in the design stage, where we create compact,
efficient products that require less material to produce. And the materials we do use
including arsenic-free glass, high-grade aluminum, and strong polycarbonate are
reclaimed by recyclers for use in new products. Even our product packaging uses recyclable
materials wherever possible.
Longer-lasting products.Apple designs products that last. The built-in battery in our MacBook Pro lineup is a
perfect example. Other notebook batteries can be charged only 200 to 300 times. TheMacBook Pro battery can be charged up to 1000 times.6 And because this battery lasts up
to five years, MacBook Pro uses just one battery in about the same time a typical notebook
uses three. That saves you money, produces less waste, and increases the lifespan of your
MacBook Pro.
Responsible recycling.All e-waste collected by Apple-controlled voluntary and regulatory programs worldwide is
processed in the region in which it was collected. Nothing is shipped overseas for recycling
or disposal. Our recyclers must comply with all applicable health and safety laws, and
Apple does not allow the use of prison labor at any stage of the recycling process. Nor do
we allow the disposal of hazardous electronic waste in solid-waste landfills or incinerators.
Apple recycling programs.Once an Apple product reaches the end of its useful life, we will help you recycle it
responsibly. Apple has instituted recycling programs in cities and college campuses in 95
percent of the countries where our products are sold, diverting more than 84,853 metric
tons of equipment from landfills since 1994. Our original goal for 2010 was to achieve a
worldwide recycling rate of 50 percent. (To calculate this rate, we use a measurement
proposed by Dell that assumes a seven-year product lifetime. The weight of the materials
we recycle each year is compared to the total weight of the products Apple sold seven
years earlier.) We exceeded that goal in 2009, one year earlier than projected, when we
achieved a rate of 66.4 percent. This far surpasses the last reported numbers from Dell and
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HP, which were each lower than 20 percent. In 2010, Apple global recycling exceeded our
70 percent goal, and we are confident that we will maintain this level through 2015.
Recycle your computer, phone, or iPod. And you may get something in return.Learn more
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FacilitiesApples facilities including corporate offices, distribution hubs, datacenters, and retail stores account for 2 percent of our total
greenhouse gas emissions.
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303,000 metric tons of
greenhouse gas emissions
Facilities in the big picture.Companies such as Dell and HP primarily report on their facilities as a gauge of theirenvironmental impact. But switching off lights and recycling office waste arent enough.
The products we make represent the biggest impact on our environment. Thats why Apple
focuses on product design and innovation. Even so, Apple has taken significant steps to
lessen greenhouse gas emissions produced by our facilities worldwide.
Energy use.Apple reduces energy use in our facilities in a number of ways. Currently, our facilities in
Austin, Texas; Sacramento, California; and Cork, Ireland, are 100 percent powered by
renewable energy eliminating 21,500 metric tons of CO2e emissions. In addition, Apple
continues to install state-of-the-art digital controls, high-efficiency mechanical
equipment, and monitoring technology. Of course, we use energy-efficient Apple
computers in all our facilities.
Employee commuter programs.Apple offers its employees several commute alternatives. Many employees take advantage
of our public transportation incentives. And each day, over 900 Apple employees ride our
free biodiesel commuter coaches. We estimate that our commute programs haveeliminated the CO2e equivalent of 1906 single-occupant cars from the roads each day or
10,135 metric tons of CO2e emissions avoided per year.
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Learn how Apple lessens the impact of its products when in use
Get answers to your questions about Apple and the environment.
Learn about the environmental performance of Apple products.
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Recycle your old device and you may
get an Apple Gift Card in return.
Find out how Apple ensures social responsibility across our supply base.
1. Greenhouse gas emissions are calculated in accordance with guidelines and requirements as specified by ISO 14040 and ISO14044. Calculations include emissions from production, transport, use, and recycling of Apple products, as well as emissions
from Apple facilities and employee travel. Emissions from product use reflect power consumed over three years for handheld
products or four years for Mac computers and other products sold in the previous fiscal year.
2. PVC-free AC power cord is available in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, Puerto Rico, U.S.Virgin Islands, and Venezuela. All other countries have PVC-free internal cables.
3. Calculation based on four years of use for a Mac and three years of use for an iPhone, iPod, or iPad.4. Based on an incandescent 60W lightbulb.
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