Ahead of Earth Day, Apple today published its 2023 Environmental Progress Report, sharing its progress in combatting climate change and making a reduced impact on the environment.
The company also announced new partnerships for innovating climate solutions and engaging communities and inviting customers to learn and take action with new curated collections and tailored activities across Apple platforms.
The report explores Apple’s chemical research, recycling and device recovery operations, energy efficiency improvements and use of renewable energy, reduction of waste, support of community action, and more. The Cupertino firm’s ongoing goal is to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2030.
Apple also highlighted its individual Product Environmental Reports, breaking down the environmental impact of its Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, or HomePod, and external display, in regards to source materials, manufacturing, packaging, shipping, use, and recovery.
Apple’s Vice President of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives Lisa Jackson said:
This year, we’ve also made it easier to understand the carbon impact of your Apple devices, and the extraordinary steps we’re taking to reduce their emissions. In our Product Environment Reports, you can learn about recycled gold in your iPhone, the energy demands of your iPad, and the packaging around your Mac. We’re transforming so many aspects of the way we make our technology, and with our Product Environment Reports, you’ll see where we’ve made progress and where the hard work remains.
Visit apple.com/environment or read the PDF version of Apple’s 2023 Environmental Progress Report for additional information.
