The way our products are manufactured, used, and recycled represents the largest percentage of Apple’s total greenhouse gas emissions. That’s why we design them for better environmental performance. We measure that performance in Product Environmental Reports. Here you’ll find detailed information on how every Apple product performs in these categories:
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Climate Change
How much does each phase of the product’s life cycle contribute to total greenhouse gas emissions?
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Energy Efficiency
How efficient is the product while on, off, and in sleep mode?
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Material Efficiency
What exactly is the product made of?
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Restricted Substances
What toxic substances aren’t in the product?
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Recycling
What happens at the end of the product’s life that contributes to its environmental footprint?
Product Environmental Reports
Click the links below to view Product Environmental Reports for all currently shipping Apple products. For older Apple products, consult our archive.
Notebooks
Cinema Display
Server
Environmental Update
In the 2008 Environmental Update, CEO Steve Jobs provides an overview of Apple’s progress toward removing harmful toxins such as brominated flame retardants (BFRs), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), mercury, and arsenic from our products. He also talks about climate change, product energy efficiency, and recycling performance during 2007. Read the update
Facilities Environmental Report
This report documents the environmental footprint of Apple’s facilities, including Apple Retail Stores, and highlights ongoing efforts to reduce energy usage, water consumption, and waste production. Read Report [PDF]
Supplier Responsibility
Apple is committed to ensure the highest standard of social responsibility wherever our products are made. Our Supplier Responsibility site outlines our supplier code of conduct and the results of our recent supplier audits. Visit the Supplier Responsibility site
GRI Index
The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Guidelines (G3) were considered during the preparation of the information contained in our GRI Index site. Visit this site to view Apple’s environmental (EN), human rights (HR), and labor practices (LA) according to the GRI index. Visit the GRI Index page
Recycling
Apple operates or participates in recycling programs in 95 percent of the regions where our products are sold.
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to additional questions about Apple’s commitment to the environment. Read the FAQ
