Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Reduce impact on climate change
• Pioneer the use of greener materials
• Conserve precious resources

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced average total power consumed by Apple products by 57 percent since 2008
• All data centers powered by 100 percent renewable energy
• Recycled more than 421 million pounds of electronic waste

Social Achievements

• Every Apple Retail Store takes back Apple products for free recycling
• Commute Alternatives Program provided over 1 million trips in FY13

Governance Achievements

• Environmental initiatives led by Lisa Jackson, VP of Environmental Initiatives, reporting directly to CEO Tim Cook

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Enormous amount of energy to design, assemble, ship, and use products
• Previously underestimated aluminum manufacturing emissions
• Increased water consumption due to Apple Campus 2 preparation and facility expansion

Mitigation Strategies

• Investing in onsite renewable energy production (solar, fuel cells, micro-hydro)
• Purchasing renewable energy from local, newer projects
• Updated 2013 life cycle analysis data for more accurate emissions reporting
• Installed sophisticated irrigation systems and used drought-tolerant landscaping to reduce water consumption

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 153 partners audited annually

Responsible Procurement

• Restricted Substances Specification

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI G4

Third-party Assurance: Bureau Veritas North America, Inc.

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate change
• Resource conservation
• Safer materials

Environmental Achievements

• 96 percent of electricity used at global facilities came from renewable energy, reducing carbon emissions by nearly 585,000 metric tons.
• Achieved goal of protecting or creating enough sustainably managed working forests to cover all product packaging needs.
• iPhone 7 enclosure uses 27 percent less virgin aluminum than iPhone 6, and emits 60 percent less greenhouse gas emissions.
• 13-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar resulted in 48 percent less greenhouse gas emissions associated with the aluminum enclosure compared with the previous generation.

Social Achievements

• Launched supplier clean energy program.
• Expanded Environmental Testing Lab.
• Full Material Disclosure program identified all substances in more than 20,000 individual components.

Governance Achievements

• Established Office of Environment, Policy and Social Initiatives, reporting directly to CEO Tim Cook.
• Integrated approach means environmental decisions are reviewed and supported at the highest levels of the company.
• Joined RE100, ChemSec, and the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to climate events (implied)
• Difficulty for suppliers to access clean energy.
• Managing the remaining low- or no-value, mixed-waste materials that most recyclers will not accept.

Mitigation Strategies

• Pushing manufacturing partners to use renewable energy.
• Investing in renewable energy projects to address upstream emissions.
• Launched Clean Energy Portal.
• Working closely with suppliers to find innovative ways to reduce, recycle, eliminate, or incinerate waste for energy recovery.
• Implemented waste sorting and component tray reuse programs at iPhone and Apple Watch final assembly facilities.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 34 energy audits at supplier facilities in 2016

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier clean energy program
• Clean Energy Portal
• Regulated Substances Specification (RSS) list

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, WBCSD Greenhouse Gas Protocol

Certifications: LEED Platinum (Apple Park), LEED Gold (Austin campus), UL’s Zero Waste to Landfill validation (multiple sites)

Third-party Assurance: Bureau Veritas (corporate energy, carbon, waste, and water data); Fraunhofer Institute (product life cycle carbon footprint and fiber footprint)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• iPhone 7 with reduced virgin aluminum and lower emissions
• 13-inch MacBook Pro with reduced aluminum emissions

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate change
• Resources
• Safer materials

Environmental Achievements

• Powered 100 percent of our operations around the world with 100 percent renewable energy.
• Reduced overall carbon footprint to 27.5 million metric tons of greenhouse gases (CO₂e), down from 29.5 million metric tons in 2016.
• Reduced emissions from aluminum manufacturing, energy efficiency, and increasing use of clean energy at our facilities and in our supply chain.
• Reduced the average energy consumed by Apple products by 68 percent since 2008.
• Reduced the amount of plastics in our product packaging by 29 percent compared to 2016.
• 100 percent of the paper in our packaging was from responsibly managed forests, controlled wood, or recycled sources.

Social Achievements

• Launched Apple GiveBack program to make it easier for customers to recycle their old Apple devices.
• Chemical Management Program in 2014 to help suppliers develop a comprehensive approach to managing chemicals safely. This resulted in the replacement of hazardous chemicals with safer alternatives.
• Clean Water Program to help our suppliers conserve water and prevent water pollution, saving more than 13.6 billion gallons of water since 2013.

Governance Achievements

• Issued a $1 billion green bond for environmental projects, bringing our total to $2.5 billion.
• 100 percent of all process chemicals complied with Apple’s Regulated Substances Specification at all final assembly facilities in 2017.
• Engaged with 48 suppliers at 71 facilities to implement energy efficiency measures that saved a combined annualized $44.8 million.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from manufacturing and product use.
• Transitioning to a closed-loop supply chain using only recycled or renewable materials.
• Reducing water usage, especially in water-stressed regions.
• Managing hazardous waste responsibly.
• Ensuring responsible sourcing of materials throughout the supply chain.

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed a program to reduce emissions associated with aluminum enclosures.
• Developed Daisy, a robot capable of disassembling iPhones and sorting their high-quality components for recycling.
• Implemented energy efficiency measures in Apple facilities, resulting in significant energy savings.
• Partnered with suppliers to reduce their energy use and transition to renewable energy sources.
• Established the Clean Water Program to help suppliers conserve water.
• Implemented robust recycling and composting programs at Apple facilities.
• Developed the Clean Energy Portal to help suppliers identify renewable energy solutions.
• Prioritized aluminum smelted using hydroelectricity and reengineered manufacturing to reincorporate scrap aluminum.
• Implemented a pilot project to recycle battery scrap from suppliers.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% of identified tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold, and cobalt smelters and refiners participated in independent third-party audits.

Responsible Procurement

• Strict standards and programs to drive positive change in material sourcing.
• Supplier clean energy program.
• Clean Water Program.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: WRI/WBCSD Greenhouse Gas Protocol, ISO 14040/14044

Certifications: UL’s Zero Waste to Landfill

Third-party Assurance: Bureau Veritas, Fraunhofer Institute

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Daisy robot
• Energy-efficient products

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Resources
• Smarter Chemistry

Environmental Achievements

• Significantly reduced carbon emissions: by 64% since 2011 for Apple’s direct operations (Scope 1 and 2 emissions) and by 35% for Apple’s entire footprint since it peaked in 2015.
• Reduced emissions from aluminum in our products by 45%.
• Reduced average product energy use by 70% in 10 years.
• Sourcing 100% renewable energy for all electricity used at facilities in 43 countries.
• Saved 41.5 million kWh through energy efficiency initiatives at global facilities.
• Launched 2018 MacBook Air and Mac mini with 100% recycled aluminum enclosures, cutting the carbon footprint of each product nearly in half.
• Reduced plastic use in packaging by 48% in three years.
• Expanded Daisy to disassemble 15 iPhone models, recovering more materials.
• Expanded use of 100% recycled tin in solder to 11 products.
• Started using recycled cobalt in new product batteries.
• Introduced 82 components with an average of 38% recycled plastic.
• Refurbished more than 7.8 million devices and recycled more than 48,000 metric tons of e-waste.

Social Achievements

• Expanded our inventory of detailed chemical composition data to over 75% by mass for new iPhone, iPad, and Mac products.
• All supplier final assembly sites adopted safer cleaners and degreasers.
• Graduated 50 supplier facilities from our supplier Chemicals Management Program.

Governance Achievements

• Updated the Apple Regulated Substances Specification to strengthen supplier requirements and restrictions on harmful substances.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain emissions (manufacturing makes up 74% of Apple's carbon footprint).
• Limited supply of recycled cobalt on the market.
• Lack of efficient recycling technologies for some materials.
• Complexity of transitioning suppliers to renewable energy.
• Managing wastewater discharge.
• Water scarcity in some regions.

Mitigation Strategies

• Apple’s Supplier Clean Energy Program (committed to 4 GW of clean energy by 2020).
• Finding new sources of scrap cobalt (iPhone batteries from Daisy and scrap from suppliers).
• Creating a Material Recovery Lab in Texas to optimize recycling and develop new technologies.
• Providing tools and guidance to suppliers for renewable energy transition (Clean Energy Portal).
• Implementing onsite wastewater treatment systems.
• Clean Water Program to help suppliers conserve water and prevent pollution.
• Prioritizing water efficiency measures in facilities and supply chain.
• Exploring alternative water sources (recycled, reclaimed water, rainwater).

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• Apple Regulated Substances Specification (RSS)
• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Supplier Clean Energy Program
• Clean Water Program
• Zero Waste Program

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Water scarcity

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes in renewable energy markets

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Innovation in carbon-free aluminum smelting

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: WRI/WBCSD Greenhouse Gas Protocol, ISO 14040/14044, ISO 14064-3

Certifications: LEED Platinum (Apple Park), LEED Gold (Viborg data center), UL’s Zero Waste to Landfill (final assembly facilities), AWS Gold certification (two suppliers)

Third-party Assurance: Bureau Veritas and Fraunhofer Institute

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• MacBook Air and Mac mini with 100% recycled aluminum enclosures
• Products with recycled cobalt, tin, and plastic

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Resources
• Smarter Chemistry

Environmental Achievements

• Became carbon neutral for worldwide operations in April 2020
• Committed to becoming carbon neutral by 2030 for entire footprint
• Reduced carbon footprint by 40 percent since 2015
• Avoided more than 15 million metric tons of emissions through initiatives
• Sourced 100% renewable energy for all Apple facilities
• Increased use of recycled or renewable content to 12 percent of all material used in products
• Reduced energy use by 13.9 million kilowatt-hours through efficiency efforts
• More than 100 suppliers committed to 100% renewable electricity for Apple production
• Brought online over 4 gigawatts of additional renewable energy to supply chain
• Reduced carbon emissions associated with aluminum by 72 percent since 2015
• Reduced total carbon footprint of iPad (8th generation) by 7 percent
• Reduced energy needed to use Mac mini by 60 percent
• Reduced energy consumption of iPhone 12 by 53 percent
• Reduced plastic in packaging by 65 percent since 2015
• All established final assembly sites are Zero Waste certified
• Diverted more than 70 percent of waste to recycling or composting
• Diverted over 400,000 metric tons of waste destined for landfills in 2020
• 100 percent of eligible products received an ENERGY STAR rating
• 100 percent of eligible products earned the highest award from EPEAT

Social Achievements

• Launched Impact Accelerator for Black- and Brown-owned businesses
• Expanded Trade In program to 25 countries
• Refurbished 10.4 million devices for new users
• All final assembly sites use safer cleaners
• More than 80,000 workers in supply chain use safer alternative cleaners and degreasers
• Received Safer Choice Partner of the Year award from the EPA

Governance Achievements

• Published Regulated Substances Specification (RSS)
• Expanded RSS to include acrylate monomers, PFAS chemicals, and broader VOC restrictions
• Received A+ rating from the Mind the Store campaign

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change impacts
• Supply chain disruptions
• Access to cost-effective clean energy
• Regulatory barriers to circular supply chains
• Material contamination
• Technical properties of recycled/renewable materials
• Availability of recycled/renewable materials
• Supply chain transparency
• Scaling use of recycled/renewable materials
• Water scarcity
• Waste management
• Chemical safety in supply chain

Mitigation Strategies

• Ambitious carbon neutrality goals (2030)
• Emissions reduction initiatives (low-carbon materials, energy efficiency, clean energy)
• Carbon removal investments (Restore Fund)
• Supplier engagement (renewable energy, energy efficiency)
• Investment in new recycling technologies (Daisy, Dave)
• Partnerships with recyclers and material suppliers
• Advocacy for resource recovery policies
• Water efficiency improvements
• Alternative water sources
• Responsible water discharge
• Zero waste programs
• Full Material Disclosure and Chemical Safety Disclosure programs
• Regulated Substances Specification (RSS)
• Development and use of safer chemical alternatives

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: More than 50 audits globally in fiscal year 2020

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Responsible Sourcing Standards
• Full Material Disclosure program
• Chemical Safety Disclosure program
• Supplier Clean Energy Program
• Supplier Energy Efficiency Program
• Supplier Zero Waste Program
• Clean Water program

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Renewable energy investments

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, WBCSD Greenhouse Gas Protocol, TCFD, ISO 14040/14044, ISO 14064-3

Certifications: ENERGY STAR, EPEAT, ISO 14001, UL 2799 (Zero Waste), USGBC TRUE (Zero Waste)

Third-party Assurance: Apex Companies, LLC; Fraunhofer IZM

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and clean energy)
• Goal 12 (Responsible consumption and production)
• Goal 13 (Climate action)

Apple's initiatives contribute to these goals through renewable energy, resource efficiency, waste reduction, and climate action

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Products with recycled materials
• Energy-efficient products
• Products with safer chemistries

Awards & Recognition

• RE100 award for “best green catalyst”
• EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Resources
• Smarter Chemistry

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced carbon footprint by 40 percent compared with fiscal year 2015.
• Avoided over 23 million metric tons of emissions across all scopes in fiscal year 2021.
• Achieved carbon neutrality for corporate emissions since April 2020.
• 213 suppliers committed to 100 percent renewable electricity for Apple production (representing the majority of Apple’s direct supplier spend).
• Brought online over 10 gigawatts of renewable energy in the supply chain (double the amount from the prior year).
• Reduced plastics in packaging to only 4 percent (75 percent less than in 2015).
• Introduced certified recycled gold in an Apple product for the first time.
• More than doubled the use of recycled tungsten, rare earth elements, and cobalt.
• All established final assembly and sub-assembly sites for Apple Watch Series 7 send zero waste to landfill.
• 17 supplier facilities certified by Alliance for Water Stewardship for leading water management practices.

Social Achievements

• Launched Impact Accelerator, investing in Black-, Hispanic/Latinx-, and Indigenous-owned businesses developing green technologies.
• Launched Power for Impact initiative, connecting underserved communities with clean, renewable energy in various countries.
• Established the $200 million Apple Restore Fund with Conservation International and Goldman Sachs to develop working forests.

Governance Achievements

• Publicly disclosed greenhouse gas emissions for a decade and called for mandatory disclosures by other companies.
• Supported the enactment of the Clean Energy Standard (CES).
• Joined initiatives like the First Movers Coalition, the Forest Investor Club, and the Clean Energy Demand Initiative at COP26.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Decoupling business growth from emissions while driving towards net-zero by 2030.
• Scaling energy efficiency across Apple’s entire manufacturing supply chain.
• Transitioning the entire manufacturing supply chain to 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030.
• Lack of readily available recycled and renewable materials.
• Technical properties of recycled materials differing from primary materials.
• Limited availability of scrap sources or production of renewable content.
• Lack of information about the source of materials.
• Regulatory barriers inhibiting the ability to recover materials.
• Addressing the water footprint of corporate sites and supplier sites.
• Eliminating waste sent to landfill from manufacturing processes.
• Identifying and managing chemicals used in the supply chain.

Mitigation Strategies

• Investing in high-quality carbon removal projects, prioritizing nature-based solutions.
• Developing a Supplier Energy Efficiency Program to help suppliers optimize their facilities.
• Creating the China Clean Energy Fund and connecting suppliers with opportunities to buy renewable energy directly.
• Advocating for clean energy policies in countries where Apple and its suppliers operate.
• Developing new aluminum alloy incorporating recycled content without compromising performance.
• Building exclusively recycled gold supply chain with end-to-end traceability.
• Utilizing alternative water sources (recycled water, rainwater, condensate).
• Implementing advanced water recovery systems.
• Partnering with suppliers, recyclers, and waste solution providers to eliminate waste from manufacturing.
• Developing a “Waste to Resource” database to provide access to recycling technologies and local recyclers.
• Implementing the Full Material Disclosure (FMD) and Chemical Safety Disclosure (CSD) programs.
• Setting rigorous chemical safety requirements in the Regulated Substances Specification (RSS).
• Investing in the assessment and evaluation of safer cleaners and degreasers.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 75 recycler audits globally in fiscal year 2021.

Responsible Procurement

• Apple Supplier Code of Conduct
• Supplier Responsibility Standards
• Full Material Disclosure (FMD) program
• Chemical Safety Disclosure (CSD) program
• Regulated Substances Specification (RSS)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather
• Wildfires

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Investment in clean energy and nature-based solutions

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, SASB, TCFD, UNGC, ISO 14040/14044, ISO 14064-3

Certifications: ISO 14001, ENERGY STAR, EPEAT, UL 2799, Green-e Energy, e-Stewards, R2, AWS

Third-party Assurance: Apex Companies and Fraunhofer Institute

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Apple's initiatives contribute to these goals through renewable energy projects, waste reduction efforts, and emissions reduction targets.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Products with recycled content (iPhone 13, iPad, MacBook Air, etc.)
• Energy-efficient products (Mac mini, iPhone 13, etc.)

Awards & Recognition

• EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award (2020, 2021)
• Mind the Store A+ rating

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Resources
• Smarter Chemistry

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced value chain emissions by over 45 percent compared with 2015 baseline.
• Increased use of recycled materials to 20% of materials shipped in products in 2022.
• Reduced plastic content in packaging to 4% from 21% in 2015.
• Achieved carbon neutrality for corporate emissions since April 2020.

Social Achievements

• Launched the Impact Accelerator program to support Black-, Hispanic/Latinx-, and Indigenous-owned businesses in green technology.
• Expanded Power for Impact program bringing renewable projects to communities globally.
• Expanded access to safe, reliable, and secure repair services.

Governance Achievements

• Called on Apple suppliers to decarbonize their entire Apple-related footprint by 2030.
• Continued to advocate for strong climate policies.
• Published comprehensive material library with over 47,000 materials.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Transitioning the entire product value chain to 100% clean electricity by 2030.
• Eliminating plastics from packaging by 2025.
• Technical properties of recycled materials differing from primary materials.
• Limited availability and access to recycled and renewable materials.
• Challenges in developing circular supply chains (traceability, scale, regulatory barriers).
• Addressing water use in water-stressed areas.

Mitigation Strategies

• Investing in renewable energy projects globally (solar, wind, biogas).
• Collaborating with suppliers on renewable energy transition (Supplier Clean Energy Program).
• Developing new, 100% recycled aluminum alloy.
• Improving material tracking and traceability.
• Advocating for policies that support circular economy and responsible sourcing.
• Implementing low-water design and site efficiency measures.
• Partnering with suppliers on water conservation (Clean Water Program).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 61 recycler assessments in 2022; 100% of identified tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold (3TG), cobalt, and lithium smelters and refiners completed assessments.

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Responsible Sourcing of Materials Standard
• Supplier Clean Energy Program
• Supplier Energy Efficiency Program
• Zero Waste Program

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Shifting weather patterns
• Widespread wildfires and flooding

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Investments in clean energy and carbon removal

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, ISO 14040/14044, WBCSD Greenhouse Gas Protocol, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001, UL 2799 Zero Waste to Landfill, USGBC TRUE

Third-party Assurance: Apex Companies, LLC and Fraunhofer Institute

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives contribute to these goals through renewable energy, waste reduction, emissions reduction, and sustainable materials.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Products with recycled aluminum, rare earth elements, tin, cobalt, and gold.
• Energy-efficient products (Apple silicon, Apple TV 4K)

Awards & Recognition

• 2022 Impact Award from the GC3
• IPC Stan Plzak Corporate Recognition Award

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Climate Change
• Materials
• Resources
• Water
• Waste
• Smarter Chemistry
• Product Longevity
• Supply Chain
• Community Engagement

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced overall emissions by more than 55 percent since 2015 (excluding offsets)
• Avoided 31 million metric tons of emissions through various reduction efforts
• Achieved carbon neutrality in 2020 for corporate operations
• More than 320 suppliers committed to renewable electricity for Apple production (95% of direct supplier spend)
• 22 percent of materials shipped in Apple products came from recycled sources in 2023
• MacBook Air is the first Apple product made with more than 50 percent recycled material
• iPhone 15 lineup, Apple Watch Series 9, and Apple Watch Ultra 2 use 100 percent recycled cobalt in their batteries
• More than 99 percent of the tungsten in Apple products comes from recycled sources
• Reduced emissions from transporting products by 20 percent compared with 2022
• More than doubled product tonnage transported by ocean in 2023
• Introduced Grid Forecast tool in the Home app to show customers when cleaner electricity is available

Social Achievements

• Launched Power for Impact program bringing clean energy to underserved communities in Nepal and Colombia
• Supported programs increasing access to safe water and sanitation in India
• Expanded access to safe, reliable, and secure repair services
• Launched Self Service Repair program supporting 40 Apple products in 33 countries
• Sent nearly 12.8 million devices and accessories to new users for reuse
• Launched Impact Accelerator program supporting Black-, Hispanic/Latinx-, and Indigenous-owned businesses

Governance Achievements

• Endorsed the California Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (CA SB 253) to improve transparency

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to climate events
• Technical properties of recycled materials differing from primary materials
• Limited availability and access to recycled and renewable materials
• Lack of traceability information for materials
• Scaling the use of high-quality recycled or renewable materials
• Regulatory barriers inhibiting material recovery and movement
• Transitioning to 100 percent renewable electricity for the entire manufacturing supply chain
• Addressing emissions from product use
• Reducing waste sent to landfill from manufacturing suppliers

Mitigation Strategies

• Developed alternative sourcing strategies
• Improved manufacturing processes to use materials more efficiently
• Updated Supplier Code of Conduct to require all direct suppliers to transition to renewable energy
• Launched Grid Forecast and Clean Energy Charging features
• Launched Zero Waste Program for manufacturing partners
• Developed new recycling technologies (Daisy, Dave, Taz)
• Partnered with recyclers to maximize material recovery
• Invested in research and development projects aimed at creating less waste
• Provided technical and planning support to suppliers for energy efficiency
• Launched Asia Green Fund and China Clean Energy Fund to support energy efficiency projects
• Advocated for policies enabling renewable energy to compete fairly with fossil fuels

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 91 recycler assessments in 2023

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Standards for Responsible Sourcing of Materials
• Supplier Clean Energy Program
• Supplier Clean Water Program
• Zero Waste Program

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes
• Market shifts

Opportunities

• Development of energy-efficient products
• Investments in renewable energy projects

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GHG Protocol, ISO 14040/14044

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: Apex Companies, LLC and Fraunhofer Institute

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• MacBook Air (50%+ recycled material)
• iPhone 15 (75% recycled aluminum)
• Apple Watch (100% recycled cobalt)

Awards & Recognition

• EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award