Environment

Environment is sponsored by Apple. We’re committed to bringing our net emissions to zero across our entire carbon footprint by 2030. Focus areas: Environment & Sustainability.

We’re closer than ever to Apple 2030: Our ambitious, science-based goal to become carbon neutral across our global footprint. Our aim is to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions by 75% compared with 2015, before balancing the remaining emissions — starting with nature-based solutions that adhere to rigorous international standards. Apple’s Restore Fund, California Design and source.

More components in our products are now made with recycled materials, like 100% recycled cobalt in batteries. 1 Make. In 2025, our Supplier Clean Energy Program generated more than 38 million megawatt-hours.

Package and ship. The Studio Display XDR box is designed to collapse into smaller pieces, so it can be easily recycled at home. Use.

With just a few simple tools, it’s faster and easier than ever to remove and replace the iPhone battery. Recover. Our robot Daisy can disassemble 36 iPhone models into discrete parts, so we can recover and recycle more materials.

200 devices disassembled per hour. Carbon removal. We’ve invested in two dozen conservation and regenerative agriculture projects across six continents.

Protect the earth’s precious resources by recycling the Apple products, packaging, and accessories you no longer use. Our lowest-carbon MacBook ever. 60% recycled content overall, the most of any Apple device.

2 50% less aluminum to manufacture the enclosure using a forming process compared with traditional machining. 70% water reuse rate during anodization of the enclosure. We’ve pioneered methods to transform post-industrial scrap into high-performance aluminum alloys.

Through our Supplier Clean Water Program, participating suppliers are reusing water in their factories at an average rate of 43%. 17B gallons of freshwater saved in 2025. Apple Watch Ultra 3 and titanium Apple Watch Series 11 cases are 3D printed with 100% recycled aerospace-grade titanium powder — saving more than 400 metric tons of raw titanium.

3 100% fiber-based paper packaging for all new Apple products. iPhone 17 comes in compact packaging, allowing us to ship 35% more products per trip compared to the previous model. 4 Good things come in small packages.

We prioritize shipping products by ocean, which emits 95% less carbon on average than shipping by air. 5 A sea change in shipping. Longevity and durability.

We test products against real-world scenarios, like dropping them onto hard surfaces, at our Reliability Testing Labs. Designed for Apple silicon, Mac mini has a power supply and thermal architecture that improves energy efficiency without compromising performance. Chipping away at emissions.

To recycle more materials, our Advanced Recovery Centers use projector-based AR video systems to guide technicians through device disassembly in real time. Disassembly done differently. By 2030, our renewable energy projects in Australia will generate over 1 million megawatt-hours of clean electricity annually.

6 Renewable energy. Remarkable scale. Designed with the earth in mind.

Learn more about your Apple products in our product environmental reports.

iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus iPad Pro 11-inch and 13-inch (M5) iPad Air 11-inch and 13-inch (M4) MacBook Neo (A18 Pro chip) MacBook Air 13-inch and 15-inch (M5 chip) MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 chip) MacBook Pro 14-inch and 16-inch (M5 Pro or M5 Max chip) Apple TV 4K (3rd generation) iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus iPhone SE (3rd generation) iPhone SE (2nd generation) iPhone SE (1st generation) iPad Air 11-inch and 13-inch (M3) iPad Pro 11-inch and 13-inch (M4) iPad Air 11-inch and 13-inch (M2) iPad mini (6th generation) iPad Pro 12.

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9-inch (3rd generation) iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) iPad Pro 12.

9-inch (2nd generation) Apple Watch Ultra (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 7 (GPS + Cellular, GPS) Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular, GPS) Apple Watch SE (GPS + Cellular, GPS) Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular, GPS) Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 4 (GPS) Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS + Cellular) Apple Watch Series 3 (GPS) View (September 2015 PDF) MacBook Air 13-inch and 15-inch (M4 chip) MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro or M4 Max chip) MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro or M4 Max chip) MacBook Air 13-inch and 15-inch (M3 chip) MacBook Air 13-inch (M2 chip) MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3 Pro or M3 Max chip) MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3, M3 Pro, or M3 Max chip) MacBook Air 15-inch (M2 chip) MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Pro or M2 Max chip) MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Pro or M2 Max chip) MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2 chip) MacBook Air 13-inch (M1 chip) MacBook Air 13-inch with Retina display MacBook Pro 13-inch with Thunderbolt 3 MacBook Pro 13-inch with Thunderbolt 3 MacBook Air 13-inch with Retina display MacBook Pro 15-inch with Thunderbolt 3 MacBook Pro 13-inch with Thunderbolt 3 MacBook Air 13-inch with Retina display MacBook Pro 13-inch with Thunderbolt 3 MacBook Pro 15-inch with Thunderbolt 3 MacBook Pro 13-inch with Thunderbolt 3 MacBook Pro 15-inch with Thunderbolt 3 MacBook Pro 13-inch with Thunderbolt MacBook Pro 15-inch with Thunderbolt MacBook Pro 13-inch with Retina display MacBook Pro 15-inch with Retina display MacBook Pro 13-inch with Retina display MacBook Pro 15-inch with Retina display MacBook Pro 13-inch with Retina display MacBook Pro 13-inch with Retina display MacBook Pro 15-inch with Retina display MacBook Pro 13-inch with Retina display MacBook Pro 15-inch with Retina display 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K 21.

5-inch iMac with Retina 4K 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K display 21.

5-inch iMac with Retina 4K 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K Mac mini with OS X Server Mac mini with Lion Server Mac mini with Snow Leopard Server Apple Thunderbolt Display 27-inch Apple LED Cinema Display 24-inch Apple LED Cinema Display Apple TV 4K (2nd generation) Apple TV (4th generation) Apple TV (3rd generation) An even closer look at our progress.

Learn more about our plan and latest efforts to fight climate change and support equity. View the 2026 Environmental Progress Report (PDF) , opens in new tab Additional Reports and Resources We aim to make durable, long-lasting products and enhance material recovery. And we’re committed to stewarding water resources and working to eliminate waste sent to landfills.

Learn how we prioritize materials with our Material Impact Profiles (PDF) , opens in new tab Read our white paper on Apple’s Paper and Packaging Strategy (PDF) , opens in new tab Read our Responsible Fiber Specification (PDF) , opens in new tab Read our white paper on expanding access to service and repairs (PDF) , opens in new tab Learn how to trade in or recycle your device Learn more about disassembly for professional recyclers Read our Longevity by Design white paper (PDF) , opens in new tab Read our white paper on Apple’s Water Strategy (PDF) , opens in new tab Read our Recycled and Renewable Material Specification (PDF) , opens in new tab Apple has a rigorous program to ensure the safety of chemicals used in our products.

Learn about Apple’s strict standards, detailed toxicological assessments, and methodology for assessing chemicals of concern.

Read the Regulated Substances Specification (PDF) , opens in new tab Read our white paper on Integrating Toxicological Assessments in Material Selection for Apple Products (PDF) , opens in new tab Read our Protocol for Prioritizing Chemicals of Concern in the Electronics Industry (PDF) , opens in new tab Read about Apple’s commitment to phasing out per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) (PDF) , opens in new tab Climate change is a defining issue of our time.

View detailed updates on our progress.

Read Apple’s 2025 CDP Corporate Questionnaire response (PDF) , opens in new tab Read our white paper on Apple’s Carbon Removal Strategy (PDF) , opens in new tab Read our white paper on Apple’s Product Use Electricity Strategy (PDF) , opens in new tab Read our Framework Proposal for Science-aligned Corporate Climate Action (PDF) , opens in new tab People and Environment in Our Supply Chain We hold ourselves and our suppliers to the highest standards of labor and human rights, health and safety in the workplace, environmental practices, and the responsible sourcing of materials.

Visit the Supply Chain Innovation site Frequently Asked Questions Find answers to common questions about Apple and the environment. Our products and services have built-in features to help you do what you love, your way. We empower students and educators to learn, create, and define their own success.

We’re holding ourselves accountable for creating a culture where everyone belongs. We design every product and service to help keep your data safe and secure. Racial Equity and Justice We’re addressing systemic racism by expanding opportunities for communities of color globally.

We uphold high standards to safeguard people and the planet across our global supply chain.