Apple Shares 2024 Environmental Progress Report Ahead of Earth Day

Apple today announced that it has cut its greenhouse gas emissions by more than half since 2015, advancing towards its 2030 carbon neutrality goal.

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Apple's latest Environmental Progress Report details the company's efforts and innovations in clean energy, efficient recycling practices, and sustainable material usage that have contributed to this substantial decrease in emissions. According to the report, the major reduction has been driven by extensive use of clean energy, including the integration of recycled materials across Apple's product lines and improvements in energy efficiency throughout its global supply chain.

Apple has fostered significant advances in recycling and material recovery as part of its broader environmental strategy for several years. The company has increased the use of recycled cobalt and lithium in its batteries, with last year's statistics showing that 56% of the cobalt and 24% of the lithium used were sourced from recycled materials. These efforts are part of a larger initiative to transition to 100% recycled and renewable materials across all products.

The report also highlights achievements in energy efficiency and renewable energy sourcing. Over 16.5 gigawatts of clean energy are now being produced as a result of Apple's Supplier Clean Energy Program, which supports projects around the world. The program has been essential in reducing the carbon footprint Apple and its suppliers, who collectively saved more than two billion kilowatt-hours of electricity last year. The company is also actively removing plastics from its packaging, shifting towards fiber-based alternatives.

Apple also provides financial support to various organizations and programs aimed at improving environmental conditions and promoting sustainability education. In the U.S., for example, Apple supports Justice Outside's Network for Network Leaders program, which focuses on outdoor and environmental education.

See Apple's full 2024 Environmental Progress Report for more information.

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DMG35 Avatar
12 months ago
Please no more cringe worthy skits like the "Mother Nature" bit we had to suffer through last year.
Score: 17 Votes (Like | Disagree)
lyngo Avatar
12 months ago
Well done on helping the environment and the world. It’s good companies and people overall are taking the initiative to do this. Maybe we will see more movement and reports from others along the way.
Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)
vicviper789 Avatar
12 months ago
You know what's actually good for the environment? Letting people work remote.
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bigjnyc Avatar
12 months ago
They've WOVEN themselves in to a FINE mess trying to appear environmentally friendly. Waiting to see how they spin the return of leather or if they just go silicone cases in September.
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
StuBeck Avatar
12 months ago
Personally, I believe the increased repairability of items is a bigger deal than using recycled materials in new materials. If their goal is to truly reduce total usage (and not sell more products) then being able to repair an item easier will help with reducing the total waste we have rather than just replacing with a new product.
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Muhammad_arif Avatar
12 months ago

('https://www.macrumors.com/2024/04/18/apple-2024-environmental-progress-report/')

Apple today announced ('https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/04/apple-cuts-greenhouse-emissions-in-half/') that it has cut its greenhouse gas emissions by more than half since 2015, advancing towards its 2030 carbon neutrality goal.




Apple's latest Environmental Progress Report ('https://www.apple.com/2030/') details the company's efforts and innovations in clean energy, efficient recycling practices, and sustainable material usage that have contributed to this substantial decrease in emissions. According to the report, the major reduction has been driven by extensive use of clean energy, including the integration of recycled materials across Apple's product lines and improvements in energy efficiency throughout its global supply chain.

Apple has fostered significant advances in recycling and material recovery as part of its broader environmental strategy for several years. The company has increased the use of recycled cobalt and lithium in its batteries, with last year's statistics showing that 56% of the cobalt and 24% of the lithium used were sourced from recycled materials. These efforts are part of a larger initiative to transition to 100% recycled and renewable materials across all products.

The report also highlights achievements in energy efficiency and renewable energy sourcing. Over 16.5 gigawatts of clean energy are now being produced as a result of Apple's Supplier Clean Energy Program, which supports projects around the world. The program has been essential in reducing the carbon footprint Apple and its suppliers, who collectively saved more than two billion kilowatt-hours of electricity last year. The company is also actively removing plastics from its packaging, shifting towards fiber-based alternatives.

Apple also provides financial support to various organizations and programs aimed at improving environmental conditions and promoting sustainability education. In the U.S., for example, Apple supports Justice Outside's Network for Network Leaders program, which focuses on outdoor and environmental education.

See Apple's full 2024 Environmental Progress Report ('https://www.apple.com/2030/') for more information.

Article Link: Apple Shares 2024 Environmental Progress Report Ahead of Earth Day ('https://www.macrumors.com/2024/04/18/apple-2024-environmental-progress-report/')
Does anyone know why Apple does not mention Airpods in their Environmental reports?
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