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1、Environmental Progress ReportCovering fiscal year 2023ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030 11 Journey to Apple 2030 12 Approach 15 Design and materials 24 Electricity 32 Direct emissions 35 Carbon removalResources 39 Approach 40 Product longevity 45 Material recovery 48 Water 52 Zero wasteSma

2、rter Chemistry 58 Approach 59 Mapping 61 Assessment 63 InnovationIntroduction 3 Reflections from Lisa Jackson 4 Report highlights 5 Goals and progressEngagement and Advocacy 67 Approach 68 Listening to a range of voices 69 Achieving change together 73 Supporting communities worldwideData 77 Greenhou

3、se gas emissions 78 High quality carbon certificates 79 Carbon footprint by product 81 Energy 82 Resources 83 Normalizing factorsAppendix 85 A:Corporate facilities energy supplement 94 B:Apples life cycle assessment methodology 96 C:Assurance and review statements 107 D:Environment,Health and Safety

4、 Policy 109 E:ISO 14001 certification 111 Report notes 112 End notes2024 Environmental Progress Report 2Engagement and AdvocacyEnvironmental InitiativesDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsReflectionsApples commitment to climate action has never been more clear.Thanks to the hard work of teams across ou

5、r company,weve reduced our emissions by over 55 percent since 2015.Weve crossed key milestones on our environmental journey.And were rising to the generational challenge of climate change by working with companies and communities that span the globe.Apple 2030 is our commitment to be carbon neutral

6、for our entire footprint by the end of the decade.Well get there by innovating at every stage of the product lifecycle from how theyre made,to what theyre made from.That starts with bringing new clean energy online across our supply chain.Today,more than 320 suppliers have committed to using renewab

7、le electricity for Apple production.With over 16 gigawatts already online,theyre avoiding more than 18 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.Our teams and suppliers are a part of so many communities,so Apples work to protect the planet takes us around the world.Thats why were partnering di

8、rectly with communities and local organizations to support environmental solutions where theyre needed most.In 2023,that meant expanding our Power for Impact program to bring clean energy to underserved communities in Nepal and Colombia,and supporting programs that increase access to safe water and

9、sanitation in India.Were also building our products with more recycled and renewable material than ever work that helps to drive down our carbon footprint.Our customers play an important role in this effort.When you participate in the Apple Trade-In program,youre helping to bring us closer to the da

10、y our products will be made without taking anything from the Earth.The proof is in our products.Last year,more than 20 percent of the materials we shipped in Apple products came from recycled sources.MacBook Air is our first product made with more than 50 percent recycled material,and were making im

11、portant strides across all of our products.The iPhone 15 lineup,Apple Watch Series9,and Apple Watch Ultra 2 use 100 recycled cobalt in their batteries.More than 99 percent of the tungsten in our products comes from recycled sources.And were driving innovation around the world to improve the way our

12、industry recycles and recovers materials.Were also finding new and better ways to get Apple products into peoples hands.Its not just trains,planes,and automobiles increasingly,were shipping Apple products on the open seas,because ocean freight can reduce emissions by as much as 95 percent compared t

13、o air transport.And we continue to restore our planets ecosystems like the Atlantic Forest,which stretches from Brazil to Paraguay that play a key role in removing carbon from the atmosphere.What does all this work add up to?Progress.And that progress is sorely needed,because the impacts of climate

14、change are all around us.Its frontlines are not in boardrooms or government buildings theyre in communities.And we owe it to our global community to rise to the challenge of climate change with all the innovation,empathy,and commitment we can muster.Lisa Jackson VP,Environment,Policy and Social Init

15、iatives2024 Environmental Progress Report 3Engagement and AdvocacyEnvironmental InitiativesDataAppendixContentsIntroduction ReporthighlightsIntroduced our most significant product emissions reductions to-dateInnovations in design and clean energy drove dramatic reductions in greenhouse gas emissions

16、 for the fall Apple Watch lineup the most significant from our business-as-usual scenario.2 This included 100 percent clean energy for manufacturing and product use,30 percent recycled and renewable material by weight,and 50 percent shipping without the use of air transportation.3Read more on page 9

17、.MacBook Air is the first Apple product made with 50 percent recycled contentThis includes 100 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure,100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets and,in another first for Apple,100 percent recycled copper in the main logic board.Read more on page 16.Mo

18、re than 320 suppliers committed to renewable electricityAs of March 2024,more than 320 suppliers have committed to sourcing renewable electricity for Apple production,representing 95 percent of our direct supplier spend.Weve accelerated progress with a mandate in our Supplier Code of Conductforall d

19、irect suppliers to transition to renewable energy in the manufacturing of Apple products.Read more on page 27.Launched Grid ForecastIn the contiguous United States,we introduced Grid Forecast,a new tool in the Home app on Apple devices.This tool shows customers when cleaner electricity is available

20、from the grid,empowering them with information to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.Read more on page 30.Reduced our overall emissions by more than55 percentWe reduced our overall greenhouse gas emissions across scopes 1,2,and 3by more than55 percent compared with our 2015 baseline year not inclu

21、ding offsets.1 In that same time period,revenue grew by 64percent.We estimate that weve avoided31 million metric tons of emissions through reduction efforts like transitioning our supply chain to renewable electricity and sourcing recycled content.Read more on page 14.Increased our use of recycled m

22、aterialsWere making steady progress on our journey toward using only recycled and renewable materials in our products.In 2023,22 percent of the materials we shipped in Apple products came from recycled sources.4 This includes,99 percent of tungsten,71 percent of aluminum,52 percent of cobalt,25 perc

23、ent of gold,and 24 percent of lithium in our products.5Read more on page 17.Advocated for reporting transparencyAs part of our commitment to greenhouse gas emissions disclosures,we endorsed the landmark California Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act(CA SB 253)to improve transparency and drive

24、progress in the fight against climate change.Read more on page 71.2024 Environmental Progress Report 4Engagement and AdvocacyEnvironmental InitiativesDataAppendixContentsIntroduction GoalsProgressHighlightsBecome carbon neutral for our corporate operations.AchievedWe achieved carbon neutrality in 20

25、20 by expanding energy efficiency initiatives,sourcing 100 percent renewable electricity for Apple facilities,and investing in high-quality carbon credits to offset the remaining hard-to-decarbonize corporate emissions.Achieve carbon neutrality for our entire carbon footprint by 2030 reducing relate

26、d emissions by 75 percent compared with 2015.6OngoingSince 2015,weve reduced emissions by over 55 percent across our value chain.Transition our entire value chain,including manufacturing and product use,to 100 percent clean electricity by 2030.7OngoingAs of March 2024,more than 320 suppliers have co

27、mmitted to use 100 renewable energy for their Apple production.These suppliers account for 95percent of Apples direct spend for materials,manufacturing,and assembly of our products worldwide.8GoalsProgressHighlightUse only recycled and renewable materials in our products and packaging,and enhance ma

28、terial recovery.OngoingIn 2023,22 percent of the material we shipped in our products came from recycled or renewable sources,and we also added titanium to our priority materials list in 2023.9Transition to 100 percent recycled cobalt,tin,gold,and rare earth elements in select components and applicat

29、ions by 2025.10OngoingIn 2023,56 percent of the cobalt shipped in Apple-designed batteries came fromrecycled sources.11Remove plastics from our packaging by 2025.12OngoingOur product packaging shipped in 2023 contains only 3 percent plastic down from 21 percent in 2015.13Goals and progressEmissionsM

30、aterialsResourcesGoalsProgressHighlightReplenish all our corporate freshwater withdrawals in high-stress locations by 2030.14OngoingWeve partnered on freshwater replenishment projects resulting in 31.2 million gallons of volumetric water benefits.Certify all Apple-owned data centers to the Alliance

31、for Water Stewardship(AWS)Standard by 2025.15OngoingWeve certified five data centers since 2021,and 20 suppliers since 2017 to the AWS Standard.Expand and grow supplier participation in the Supplier Clean Water Program,prioritizing high water stress locations and driving participants to an average 5

32、0 percent water reuse rate by 2030.16NewThrough our program,weve supported an average 42percent reuse rate across our 242 participating supplier facilities.Eliminate waste sent to landfill from our corporate facilities and our suppliers.OngoingOur corporate facilities waste diversion rate increased

33、to 74percent,driven by progress atour data centers.Throughout 2023,100percent of established final assembly sites maintained zero-waste-to-landfill operations.2024 Environmental Progress Report 5Engagement and AdvocacyEnvironmental InitiativesDataAppendixContentsIntroduction Overview Apple 2030 Jour

34、ney to Apple 2030ApproachDesign and materialsElectricityDirect emissionsCarbon removal Resources ApproachProduct longevity Material recovery WaterZero waste Smarter Chemistry ApproachMappingAssessmentInnovationEnvironmental InitiativesFocus on the futureMore than 38 percent of manufacturing electric

35、ity for iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max is sourced from our supplier clean energy projects.2024 Environmental Progress Report 6Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030Apple 2030 is our commitment to be carbon neutral for our entire carbon footpr

36、int.Our journey to 2030 is focused on first reducing ourscope 1,2,and 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 75 percent compared with 2015,and investing in high-qualitycarbon removal solutions for the remaining emissions.Design and materialsElectricity17Direct emissionsCarbon removalResourcesWe aim to make d

37、urable,long-lasting products and enhance material recovery.And were committed to stewarding water resources andeliminating waste sent to landfills.Product longevityMaterial recoveryWaterZero wasteSmarter ChemistryThrough chemistry innovation and material selection,we design our products to be safer

38、for anyone who assembles,uses,or recycles them and to be better for the environment.MappingAssessmentInnovationEnvironmental Initiatives2024 Environmental Progress Report 7Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030ResourcesSmarter ChemistryApple 2030T

39、he time for changeThe significant emissions reductions associated with the Apple Watch lineup mark a milestone toward our 2030 goal.2024 Environmental Progress Report 8Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030Journey to Apple 2030ApproachDesign and m

40、aterialsElectricityDirect emissionsCarbon removalResourcesSmarter ChemistryAn ambitious goal for 2030:We committed to be carbon neutral for our entire carbon footprint by the end of the decade.Our journey to 2030 centers on reducing our scope 1,2,and 3 emissions first upstream and downstream by 75 p

41、ercent before balancing remaining emissions with high-quality carbon removals.Weve already reduced emissions by more than 55percent since 2015,even as revenue grew by 64percent during that same eight-year period.Were focused on decarbonizing the three largest sources of emissions materials,electrici

42、ty,and transportation across our value chain.Were prioritizing efforts to drastically reduce these emissions with initiativesfocused on achieving the broadest impact before applying offsets.For emissions that cant be further reduced,we primarilylook for high-quality,nature-based credits.We invest in

43、 carbon sequestration and removal projects to help us achieve carbon neutrality.Decarbonizing our supply chain is essential to achieving Apple 2030.Weve focused on innovative approaches to significantly expand renewable energy across our supply chain and manufacture ourproducts with recycled and ren

44、ewable materials.2024 Environmental Progress Report 9Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030ResourcesSmarter Chemistry Apple 2030ResourcesSmarter Chemistry Decarbonizing our value chainElectricityElectricity for manufacturing and charging devices r

45、epresents the largest source of Apples emissions across all product lines.Achieving carbon neutrality for our entire carbon footprint requires a transition to 100 percent clean energy and significant energy reductions throughout our supplier facilities.We launched the Supplier Clean Energy Program i

46、n 2015 to advancerenewable energy throughout our manufacturing supply chain.As of March 2024,more than 320 global suppliers representing 95 percent of Apples direct manufacturing spend have joined the program.These suppliers have committed to using 100 percent renewable electricity for all their App

47、le production by the end of this decade.The success of this initiative has led to the next phase of our efforts toward achieving a carbon neutral supply chain by 2030.To rapidly scale and accelerate the progress of the Supplier Clean Energy Program,Apple updated the Supplier Code of Conduct to requi

48、re all direct suppliers to transition to renewable energy in the manufacturing of Apple products.The codification of this requirement is the next step in our decarbonization journey and a sign of our commitment to integrate supply chain decarbonization into our core business decision-making.We hope

49、that our approach can serve as a model that other companies can follow.Were also working to address emissions from product use through investments in renewable energy so that every watt of electricity associated with our customers product use is matched by clean electricity.Were prioritizing product

50、 efficiency to reduce the electricity use of our products.Weve also introduced Grid Forecast,a tool in the Home app that informs U.S.-based users when their power grid has cleaner energy available for use.And with iOS 16,we launched the Clean Energy Charging feature in the United States,which looks

51、at the sources of the electricity during expected charge times and optimizes for when the grid is using cleaner energy sources like solar or wind.MaterialsWeve advanced toward our2030 goal by using recycled and renewable materials,which often have a lower carbon footprint than primary materials.And

52、we announced that,by 2025,we plan to use 100 percent recycled cobalt in all Apple-designed batteries,100 percent recycled tin soldering,100 percent recycled gold plating in all Apple-designed rigid and flexible printed circuit boards,and 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets across

53、 new products.18Weve pioneered the use of many recycled materials in our products through world-class product engineering,extensive design qualifications,and supply chain engagement.Our focus is on materials that will yield significant environmental and social impacts,even when those materials come

54、with notable challenges to building circular supply chains.To read more about our efforts to create circular supply chains,see the Prioritizing our efforts section.We intentionally design products to minimize the use of primary(non-recycled)materials and maximize recycled content as feasible.And yea

55、r over year,we innovate and improve manufacturing processes to use materials more efficiently anddecrease manufacturing scrap.In 2023,manufacturing our products accounted for 59 percent of our gross carbon footprint.This includes emissions from fuel combustion;heating,ventilation,and air conditionin

56、g(HVAC);refrigeration;use of fluorinated gases;and other physical or chemical processes(excluding transportation).These emissions sources vary widely and require use of diverse technologies and solutions to abate.Our approach is to identify process emissions across our supply chain,like the use of f

57、luorinated gases in display and semiconductor manufacturing,and launch targeted programs to address these emissions in partnership with our suppliers,governments,and industry stakeholders.We continue to launch supplier programs targeting emissions from manufacturing operations and facilities used to

58、 produce Apple products,like the Supplier Energy Efficiency Program launched in 2015 to help our suppliers optimize their energy use.TransportationIn 2023,transporting our products to customers accounted for 9 percent of our gross carbon footprint.To address the emissions from transportation,were sh

59、ifting more product volume to shipping modes that are less carbon intensive than air transport,such as ocean or rail.Shipping the same Apple product by ocean generates 95 percent fewer emissions than shipping it by air,based on our carbon footprint methodology.Were investigating a transition to low-

60、carbon sustainable aviation fuels(SAF)to reduce the carbon footprint of air shipment.Were also addressing transportation-related emissions through product and packaging design that drives reduced packaging mass and volume,creating boxes that use space more efficiently.Carbon removalsPrioritizing emi

61、ssions reductions across our entire value chain is critical to limiting climate change to 1.5C.Still,not all emissions can be avoided or reduced with existing solutions.And some existing solutions will require greater industry and government efforts to scale before broader commercial adoption become

62、s feasible.As we focus on eliminating the majority of emissions across the value chain,were also addressing emissions we cant reduce by looking forhigh-quality carbon credits from nature-based projects.The nature-based projects we select focus on carbon sequestration,like planting forests and restor

63、ing mangroves,and have additional benefits that improve climate adaptation and resilience.Transparency and integrity are critical to the carbon projects that we fund.The credits from these investments must be additional,permanent,measurable,and quantified with systems in place to avoid double-counti

64、ng and must avoid leakage.To read more about our work in carbon removals,see Carbon removal and read our white paper,Apples Carbon Removal Strategy.2024 Environmental Progress Report 10Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesWhere weve beenWhere were going202

65、3 activities2015201820202025202220232030AchievedCarbon neutrality for our corporate operations and announced 2030 targets22%of the material shipped in products came from recycled or renewable sources1970%+reduction in average product energy use since 200820%reduction in emissions from transporting p

66、roducts compared to202212.8Mdevices and accessories sent to new users for reuse from programs like Apple Trade In and AppleCareGoalTransitionto 100%fiber-based packaging by 202520320+suppliers are committed to using 100%renewable energy for all Apple-related production by 2030LaunchedSupplier Clean

67、Energyand Energy Efficiency Programs established to partner with global suppliers to reduce the energy used to manufacture Apple productsJourney to Apple 2030Achieved100%renewable electricitygenerated or sourced for our corporate operationsApple 2030To be carbon neutral for our entire footprint by 2

68、030Codified100%renewable energymandate added to our Supplier Code of Conduct applicable to all direct suppliers for the manufacture of Apple productsGoalUse100%recycled cobalt in all Apple-designed batteries21100%recycled tin soldering and 100%recycled gold plating in all Apple-designed rigid and fl

69、exible printed circuit boards22100%recycled rare earth elements in all magnets across all products232021LaunchedRestore Fundto advance nature-based carbon removal projects2024 Environmental Progress Report 11Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030R

70、esourcesSmarter Chemistry ApproachApple 2030We have an ambitious commitment and a science-based plan to reach our Apple 2030 goal.Were focused on achieving reductions wherever possible,using approaches that offer clear evidence for a way forward while seeking to catalyze industry-wide change.This be

71、gins with working to achieve carbon neutrality across our entire carbon footprint by 2030,setting ambitious targets to reduce our emissions by 75 percent.We prioritize carbon reductions,but for emissions that cant be mitigated using existing solutions we invest in high-quality carbon removal project

72、s.Our goal to be carbon neutral extends to our entire carbon footprint and is consistent with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Changes(IPCC)recommendation for global carbon neutrality.24Were also committed to working toward reaching a 90 percent reduction in emissions from our 2015 baseline by

73、 2050.Attaining deep decarbonization will require a collective,worldwide effort.Entire industries and economies must decarbonize.And while reaching a 90 percent reduction in emissions is outside Apples or any one companys control,were committed to takingactions that support this goal.Design and mate

74、rialsDesigning products and manufacturing processes to be less carbon intensive through thoughtful material selection,increased material efficiency,greater product energy efficiency,the use of recycled and renewable materials in our products and packaging,and enhanced material recoveryElectricityInc

75、reasing energy efficiency at our facilities and in our supply chain,and transitioning the electricity in our entire product value chain including manufacturing and our customers product use to 100 percent clean electricity by 2030Direct emissionsReducing direct greenhouse gas emissions in our facili

76、ties and our supply chain through process innovation,emissions abatement,and shifting away from fossil fuelsCarbon removalIn parallel with our emissions reduction efforts,scaling up investments in carbon removal projects,including nature-based solutions that protect and restore ecosystems around the

77、 world75 percent emissions reduction25 percent of footprintAPPLE 2030 ROADMAPAddressing Apples carbon footprint through four pillarsWeve made significant progress by cutting emissions across our value chain by more than55percent since 2015.This started with our transition to sourcing 100percent rene

78、wable electricity at our offices,retail stores,and data centers,which we achieved in 2018.And in 2020,we achieved carbon neutrality for our corporateemissions.252024 Environmental Progress Report 12Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030ResourcesSm

79、arter Chemistry Environmental progress can and should be good for business.We underpin our climate strategy with strong business principles and innovation while harnessing the power of markets to replicate our solutions at scale aiming to create the impact necessary to meet global reduction targets.

80、Were also working to accelerate the global transition toward decarbonization while exploring the next generation of solutions and advocating for stronger policies.These efforts include fostering new and strengthened collaborations in public and private partnerships and investing in technological adv

81、ancements.Weve issued$4.7 billion in green bonds to model how businesses can drive investments to reduce global emissions.*Error bars:Were continuously refining our methodology to improve our carbon footprint estimate.But theres inherent uncertainty in modeling product-related greenhouse gas emissio

82、ns,as illustrated by the error bars in this graphic.Historical emissions Avoided emissions Gross emissions Emissions offset Emissions range from modeling uncertainty*Projected emissions(illustrative only)Projected gross emissions Projected emissions offsetMillion metric tons CO2e per fiscal yearGros

83、s emissionsCarbon offsets/removalNet emissions38.438.4 201525.125.12019203040200Goal To be carbon neutral for our entire footprintGoal 75%reduction in gross emissions from 2015 APPLES PROGRESS TOWARD CARBON NEUTRALITY16.115.60.52023Clear principles guide this work.Our emissions reduction targets are

84、 aligned with what current climate science shows is necessary to help limit warming to 1.5 C.We calculate our footprint across our value chain to include both direct and product-related emissions from sourcing materials through end of life.We use the results of our detailed carbon accounting to adju

85、st our Apple 2030 roadmap,which lays out our plan to become carbon neutral.And were committed to disclosing our carbon footprint as well as our climate strategy and progress.This means sharing both challenges and successes.Our annual Environmental Progress Report,as well as our response to the globa

86、l disclosure nonprofit CDP,provide details on our progress.Transparency and disclosure are essential not only for sharing our climate strategy and progress but also for sending clear signals and inviting others to work with us.And progress needs to include low-income and historically marginalized co

87、mmunities that too often bear the brunt of climate change.Were pursuing ways to directly support these communities in our climate programs.To learn more about our work,read our feature on our Power for Impact program and our feature on our Impact Accelerator program.To see our progress toward our 20

88、30 goal,see our Journey to Apple 2030 timeline.In our latest Annual Green Bond Impact Report(PDF),we share progress on the projects funded in 2023.Read our latest response to the CDP Climate Change 2023 questionnaire(PDF).2024 Environmental Progress Report 13Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntrod

89、uction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030ResourcesSmarter Chemistry In 2023,we estimate that our environmental programs avoided 31million metric tons of emissions across all scopes.Initiatives that weve been growing for years continue to yield clear results,including sourcing 100 percent re

90、newable energy for our facilities,transitioning suppliers to renewable energy,and using low-carbon materials inproducts.26While our revenue has grown by more than64percent since 2015,our gross emissions have decreased by more than55 percent.*Net greenhouse gas emissions represents our total gross fo

91、otprint minus carbon offsets.Percentages shown for each emissions category represent the share of Apples gross footprint.Totals add up to more than 100 percent due torounding.*Low-carbon materials represents emissions savings from transitioning to recycled materials in our products and using low-car

92、bon aluminum,as described on page 33.Clean energy represents savings from clean energy procured by Apple or its suppliers.Business operations includes business travel,commute,work from home,upstream impacts from scope 1 fuels,and third-party cloud services.Avoided emissions Gross emissions Emissions

93、 offset15.6 Million Metric TonsNet Greenhouse Gas Emissions*59%29%9%1%1%1%3%EmissionsOffsetsProduct footprintProduct use clean energy:0.05 million metric tons avoidedLow-carbon logistics:0.2 million metric tons avoidedSupplier energy efficiency:1.7 million metric tons avoidedLow-carbon materials*:5.

94、8 million metric tons avoidedSupplier clean energy:18.5 million metric tons avoidedDirect emissions abatement:2.7 million metric tons avoidedCorporate footprintCorporate energy efficiency:0.08 million metric tons avoided Use of renewable electricity:2.0 million metric tons avoidedApples comprehensiv

95、e carbon footprintProduct manufacturing(Scope 3)Product use(Scope 3)Product transport(Scope 3)End-of-life product processes(Scope 3)Direct emissions(Scope 1)Electricity(Scope 2)Business operations(Scope 3)TOTAL EMISSIONS2024 Environmental Progress Report 14Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduc

96、tion ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030ResourcesSmarter Chemistry Design and materialsWere designing our products to be less carbon intensiveby prioritizing the use of recycled content and low-carbon materials and focusing on the energy efficiency of our software and hardware.Were working t

97、oward a future where every Apple product will be created from and contribute to circular supply chains.The design and material choices we make across our products will support reducing ourcarbon footprint.ApproachInnovation drives our efforts around circularity from the materials we source and the p

98、roduct design choices we make to the recycling and recovery innovations we pursue.We prioritize the materials and components that account for significant portions of our greenhouse gas emissions.This meansthat the choices we make product by product can scale toward reducing our overall footprint.The

99、se priorities inform our work to design for material efficiency and increase our use of recycled and renewable materials.We aim to create products that use circular supply chains to one day end reliance on mined resources while meeting our rigorous standards for quality,durability,performance,and en

100、vironmental and social protections.We strive for efficiency in sourcing and utilizing materials,relying on recycled and renewable materials for our products and packaging,and reducing scrap.And we also maintain strict standards for responsibly sourcing materials from primary,recycled,and renewable s

101、ources.Another part of what makes our goals possible is the recycling innovations were developing to enhance material recovery.We hope our actions inspire others to support building circular supply chains.Design and materials addresses emissionsfrom:Product manufacturing (Scope 3)Product use (Scope

102、3)Product transport (Scope 3)Working to positively influence the markets where we work,advocating for policy that enables circular supply chains,impacting communities worldwide,and inspiring others tofollow suit these are the opportunities that drive us through the challenging work of creating circu

103、lar supply chains.Prioritizing less carbon-intensive materials and componentsFocusing on those that account for significant portions of our greenhouse gas emissionsDesigning products for material efficiencyIncorporating carbon emission profiles of the materials that go into our productsIncreasing th

104、e use of recycled and renewablematerials Ensuring their use across our productsDriving product energy efficiencyReducing energy use across our products2023 progress22%recycled or renewableOf the materials contained in products that were shipped to stores and customers,22 percent came from recycled o

105、r renewable sources.58%less energyiMac uses 58 percent less energy than the ENERGY STAR requirement.*95%recycled titaniumWe introduced titanium to our priority materials list,and inour fall models of Apple Watch Ultra 2,when paired with Alpine Loop or Trail loop,we used 95percent recycled titanium i

106、n the case.*Energy consumption and energy efficiency values are based on the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Computers,including the max energy allowance for iMac.For more information,visit www.energystar.gov.ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered trademarks owned by the U.S.Enviro

107、nmental Protection Agency.For more information on the power consumption of iMac,read the Product Environmental Report.2024 Environmental Progress Report 15Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030ResourcesSmarter Chemistry Using recycled materials to

108、 lower our product carbon footprintWere reducing the carbon footprint of our products through the materials we select.Our strategy is to transition to materials that are manufactured using low-carbon energy and recycled content.Weve prioritized the materials and components that make up a large part

109、of our product carbon footprint to move us closer to our goal of carbon neutrality.And to accelerate collective efforts,we signed on as a founding member of First Movers Coalitions near-zero emissions primary aluminum commitment for 2030(see more on page 70).Our use of aluminum exemplifies Apples co

110、mprehensive approach:Were transitioning to recycled content,and where we havent yet,were moving to low-carbon suppliers and exploring technological innovations to decarbonize like ELYSIS aluminum,which was smelted without generating greenhouse gas emissions(see page 33).Weve continued to introduce 1

111、00 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosures of Apple products:Mac Studio now uses 100 percent recycled aluminum in its enclosure joining Apple Watch Series 9,Apple Watch SE,iPad,MacBook Air,Mac mini,the Siri Remote,and MacBook Pro.In addition,the new iMac contains 100 percent recycled aluminum in

112、 the stand.And with iPhone 15,weve increased recycled content by using 75 percent recycled aluminum in the enclosure.Were addressing carbon impact by how we source recycled aluminum,too.Our first priority is to recover any of our own scrap at high quality.Then,we look to other postindustrial and pos

113、tconsumer sources for high-quality recycled aluminum because recycled aluminum manufacturing emits less carbon than newly mined materials.These emissions reduction efforts have reduced our aluminum-related emissions by 68 percent since 2015 and now represent less than 9percent of our product manufac

114、turing footprint,compared with 27 percent in 2015.In 2023,weexpanded our use of certified recycled cobalt,steel,gold,and aluminum materials that typically have significant carbon footprints.We introduced 100 percent certified recycled cobalt for the first time in the battery of Apple Watch and iPhon

115、e.27And we increased the content of certified recycled gold across all product lines from 4percent in 2022 to approximately25 percent in2023.This includes everything from the gold plating on multiple printed circuit boards to new applications such as the USB-C connector on iPhone 15.68%Switching to

116、recycled and low-carbon aluminum has decreased our greenhouse gas emissions associated with aluminum by 68percent since 2015.TRANSITIONING TO RECYCLED CONTENTMac Studio now uses 100 percent recycled aluminum in its enclosure2024 Environmental Progress Report 16Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntr

117、oduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030ResourcesSmarter Chemistry Prioritizing our effortsWere making progress toward our goal of sourcing only recycled or renewable materials in our products:In 2023,22 percent of the materials contained in products that were shipped to stores and custo

118、mers came from recycled or renewable sources.28And were on track to meet our key material goals.By2025,we plan to:Use 100 percent recycled cobalt in all Apple-designed batteries.29 Use 100 percent recycled tin soldering and 100 percent recycled gold plating in all Apple-designed rigid and flexible p

119、rinted circuit boards.30 Use 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets across all products.31Our efforts focus on 15 materials that weve prioritized based on a broad range of environmental,social,and supply chain impacts.(These are outlined in detail in our Material Impact Profiles whi

120、te paper.32)Some of the materials prioritized through this process include lower-mass but higher-impact materials like gold.Our priority materials include aluminum,cobalt,copper,glass,gold,lithium,paper,plastics,rare earth elements,steel,tantalum,tin,titanium,tungsten,and zinc,and they account for87

121、 percent of the total product mass shipped to our customers in 2023.Maintaining our standards for recycled and renewable materials is essential to ourjourney to create a circular supply chain.Our Recycled and Renewable Material Specification sets requirements based on international standards for rec

122、ycled content and responsible resource management.By requiring certification to these standards,were able to confirm that a material has been recycled or comes from a renewable source one that can continually produce without depleting the earths natural resources.We approach materials from new sourc

123、es with the same rigor,evaluating each one for the safety of the materials chemistry.This process allows us to scale our use of materials that are better for the environment and safer for use in our products.Recycled material is certified by third parties to a recycled content standard that conforms

124、 with ISO 14021.Total recycled content numbers also include supplier reported recycled content checked by Apple but not third-party certified.Our teams are overcoming obstacles to creating closed loop supply chains,including material performance and traceability.This is possible through our work wit

125、h a diverse group of partners.For example,we were able to design an alloy containing100 percent recycled aluminum that meets our rigorous design performance standards.And weve improved our ability to track key materialswithin our supply chain.Barriers to our progress remain including challenges with

126、in our control and those outside our direct influence.Addressing these requires a collective response.Through collaboration within the material space,we can achieve impact felt beyond our business.The supply chains were helping create serve more than just our product needs they help promote the avai

127、lability of competitively priced,quality recycled and renewable materials across geographies.Key challenges to developing circular supply chainsTraceabilityInformation about the source of materials whether mined,recycled,or renewable might not be readily available.Technical propertiesThe properties

128、of a certain recycled or renewable materials may differ from the primary material.This needs to be accounted for during product design and manufacturing.For example,select recycled plastics differ in properties from other plastics.The composition of other recycled materials can also be impacted by s

129、ome level of contamination during the recycling process.Availability and accessThe supply of recycled and renewable materials can be constrained by the limited availability of recoverable material or production of renewable content.When supply exists in some locations around the world,new suppliers

130、need to be incorporated into supply chains for the material tobe accessed.ScaleMaterials for a single component can come from hundreds of different suppliers,requiring exponentially more effort as we scale the use of high-quality recycled or renewable materials across components and products.Regulat

131、ory barriersTransboundary movement regulations created to establish critically important community and environmental protections can have the unintended consequence of inhibiting material recovery and movement to recyclers or refiners for use in new products.To learn about our support of policies th

132、at enable circular supply chains while improving social and environmental protections,readthe Policy advocacy feature.2024 Environmental Progress Report 17Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030ResourcesSmarter Chemistry AluminumRegulatory barriers

133、 Technical properties Scale In 2023,71 percent of the aluminum in products we shipped to customers came from recycled sources up from 67 percent in 2022.33 Because recycled aluminum can have 1/40 the carbon footprint of aluminum from primary sources,this supports our pursuit of low-carbon design.34

134、Learn more about ELYSIS aluminum,which was smelted without generating greenhouse gas emissions(seepage 33).In 2023,52 percentof the cobalt shipped in our products more than double the amount shipped in 2022 came from certified recycled sources on a mass balance basis,including post-industrial scrap

135、and post-consumer scrap from end-of-life batteries.In2023,we used 100 percent recycled cobalt in the magnets within the magnetic power module of the 15-inch MacBook Air with M2 chip.In 2023,Apple committed to using 100 percent recycled cobalt in all Apple-designed batteries by 2025.35Material and ke

136、y challengesProgressCopperTechnical properties Supply chains Scale In 2023,we introduced 100 percent recycled copper in the fin stack of the heat sink for 16-inch MacBook Pro,which helps regulate thermal performance.For iPhone,we introduced 100 percent recycled copper foil in the MagSafe inductive c

137、harger,and were exploring how to use recycled copper in other thermal applications.In 2023,we introduced 100 percent recycled copper wire in the Taptic Engine in our iPhone 15 lineup,Apple Watch Series 9,and Apple Watch Ultra 2.Copper is a key material in printed circuit boards.Since first introduci

138、ng 100 percent recycled copper foil in iPad(10th generation)in October 2022,weve used 100 percent recycled copper foil in the main logic boards in the iPhone 15 lineup,Apple Watch Series 9,Apple Watch Ultra 2,and in October 2023,16-inch MacBook Pro.Material and key challengesProgressGlassTechnical p

139、roperties Availability and access Scale The display panel and trackpad glass ofMacBook Air with M3 contains 15 percent recycled glass.GoldRegulatory barriers Traceability Scale In 2023,our use of recycled gold increased to about 25 percent across all product lines up from 4 percent in 2022.We also e

140、xpanded our use of 100 percent certified recycled gold to the plating of multiple printed circuit boards and the USB-C connector in iPhone 15 a first for Apple.Were committed to using 100 percent recycled gold plating in all Apple-designed rigid and flexible printed circuit boards by 2025.36 All gol

141、d in Apple products is responsibly sourced,whether its primary or recycled.For more information,see our Conflict Minerals Report.LithiumRegulatory barriers Availability and access Scale In 2023,24 percent of the lithium,allocated using mass balance,shipped in our batteries came from certified recycl

142、ed sources,including post-industrial scrap and post-consumer scrap from end-of-life batteries a first for Apple.PROGRESS ACROSS OUR 15 PRIORITY MATERIALSTantalumRegulatory barriers Availability and access Supply chains Were actively investigating recovery approaches from end-of-life electronics to d

143、evelop further use of recycled material for capacitors.SteelRegulatory barriers Technical properties Scale We work with our supply chain partners to recover high-purity steel from our manufacturing scrap and our products at end of life.In 2023,we continued the use of 90 percent recycled steel in the

144、 battery tray of the 15-inch MacBook Air with M2 and expanded the use of this material in the 13-inch MacBook Air with M3 in the battery tray,keyboard feature plate,and trackpad beam plate.Rare earth elementsRegulatory barriers Availability and access Scale More than 75 percent of the total rare ear

145、th elements that Apple shipped in products in 2023 came from certified recycled sources.Compared with earlier products,our latest devices contain greater percentages of recycled rare earth elements:100 percent in iPhone 15,37 99 percent in our Apple Watch lineup,and 98 percent in our MacBook lineup.

146、Were committed to using 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets across all products by 2025.38PlasticsTechnical properties Availability and access Scale Were transitioning from fossil fuelbased plastics to renewable or recycled alternatives.In 2023,we included renewable plastic in th

147、e Apple Watch Series 9 speaker a first for Apple and we use 25 percent recycled plastic in multiple components.For Mac Pro,over 20 components are made with 35 percent or more recycled plastic.Tin Scale In 2023,we used 40 percent recycled tin on average across all product lines up from 38 percent in

148、2022.In previous years,we expanded the use of recycled tin to many flexible printed circuit boards across many products.As we continue to scale use across even more components,we seek to engage an exponentially increasing number of suppliers in this effort.Weve also committed to using 100 percent re

149、cycled tin soldering in all Apple-designed rigid and flexible printed circuit boards by2025.39TungstenRegulatory barriers More than 99 percent of the tungsten used in 2023 came from recycled sources,up from 95 percent in 2022.In 2023,all released iPhone 15 models featured 99 percent recycled tungste

150、n across the entire device,and all released Apple Watch models featured 100 percent recycled tungsten across the entire device.40 Our disassembly robots,Daisy and Dave,and our recycling machine,Taz,helped recover and recycle the tungsten from the Taptic Engine.TitaniumAvailability and access Scale I

151、n 2023,Apple Watch Ultra 2,when paired with Alpine Loop or Trail loop,contained95 percent recycled titanium in the enclosure.ZincTechnical properties Supply chains Mac Studio contains 100 percent recycled copper and zinc in the brass prongs of the power cord plug and AC inlet.Forinformation about ou

152、r progress with paper,see our feature on packaging.PaperCobaltRegulatory barriers Availability and access Scale2024 Environmental Progress Report 18Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030ResourcesSmarter Chemistry Increasing recycled content in our

153、 productsWere progressing toward our goal of relying solely on responsibly sourced recycled or renewable materials for our products and packaging.The source of the materials we rely on matters to us wevalue materials that dont deplete the earths resources.In 2023 we accomplished the followingfirst-t

154、ime material achievements:In Apple Watch Ultra 2,when paired with Alpine Loop or Trail loop,we used 95 percent recycled titanium in the enclosure.Across our iPhone 15 lineup,we used 100 percent recycled gold in the USB-C connector and in the wire of all cameras.Across our iPhone 15 lineup,we used 10

155、0 percent recycled copper wire in the Taptic Engine and 100 percent recycled copper foil in the main logic board and MagSafe inductive charger.In the iPhone 15 lineup,Apple Watch Series 9,and Apple Watch Ultra 2,we used 100 percent recycled cobalt in the battery.41These and other innovations helped

156、us increase our use of recycled and renewable content to 22percent of all the material shipped in products in 2023.422017 201920212023TitaniumCobaltCopperZincSteel Gold Tungsten*Rare earth elementsAluminum Tin Plastic Apple WatchDesktopLaptopiPadiPhone Apple WatchDesktopLaptopiPadiPhone Apple WatchD

157、esktopLaptopiPadiPhone Apple WatchDesktopLaptopiPhone Products launched by calendar year/All products launched inthe calendar year include certified recycled content.Some products launched in the calendar year include certified recycled content.No products launched in the calendar year include certi

158、fied recycled content.In calendar year 2023,we did not launch new models of iPad.Recycled content is not applicable.*Material is considered“not applicable”if its found only in trace amounts dispersed acrossmodules.RECYCLED MATERIALSOur transition to certified recycled materials by product line2024 E

159、nvironmental Progress Report 19Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030ResourcesSmarter Chemistry Responsible sourcing of materialsWe require our suppliers to source our materials responsibly,for both primary and recycled materials.Our Standards for

160、 Responsible Sourcing of Materials are based on leading international guidance,including the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights and the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD)Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Confli

161、ct-Affected and High-Risk Areas.In 2023,100 percent of the identified tin,tantalum,tungsten,gold(3TG),cobalt,and lithium smelters and refiners in Apples supply chain completed assessments to verify compliance with our standards.We work with third-party audit programs at an industry-wide level to ide

162、ntify environmental and social,and governance risks at the smelter,refiner,and mining levels.We map other materials in our products such as mica,copper,graphite,and nickel and,before production,evaluate suppliers ofnew materials for compliance with our requirements.We also map,conduct additional due

163、 diligence,and facilitate third-party audits on other materials used in our products,such as graphite,nickel,and copper.As we build supply chains for recycled materials,we partner with the smelters and refiners that are able to meet and maintain our standards.Industry collaborationAs we focus on res

164、ponsible sourcing and the use of recycled content,we continue to drive progress in our broader industry through multiple initiatives.These include our role on the steering committee of the Responsible Minerals Initiative(RMI).This coalition is one of the most commonly used resources for companies wo

165、rking to address mineral sourcing issues in their supply chains.We are a supporter of the First Movers Coalition for Aluminum,whose focus is to aggregate demand signals forlow-carbon technologies and materials.Using recycled and renewable materials helps lower our carbon footprint,moving us closer t

166、o our climate goals.To fulfill the transition to these materials,were working with policymakers to support international standards that enable the use of these materials globally.Apple is committed to setting strict standards for responsible sourcing of the materials used in our products.For more in

167、formation,read our People and Environment in Our Supply Chain 2024 Annual Progress Report and our Conflict Minerals Report.Improving material and manufacturing efficiency Making our manufacturing processes more efficient creates less waste and helps us make the most of the materials that we source.W

168、ere also designing our products and packaging so that they require less material in the first place,helping reduce emissions from transporting and processing materials.For example,in 2023,we redesigned all packaging for Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch SE models to introduce a new compact design

169、 that allows for 25 percent or more devices per shipment.And as we progress toward our 2030 carbon neutrality goal,were investigating new materials and new ways to manufacture efficiently.Weveprioritized improving the carbon footprint of the integrated circuits that we use in our products as theyre

170、carbon intensive.Weve also continued our work with the sustainable semiconductor technologies and systems research program of imec,a world-leading research and innovation hub in nanoelectronics and digital technologies.We have two goals in this collaboration:to improve the carbon footprint models as

171、sociated with leading nodes of integrated circuit production,and to use these models to identify carbon reduction opportunities forthe entire integrated circuits industry.Were also exploring opportunities for improved efficiency across our product manufacturing processes.In 2023,we continued to inve

172、st in research and development projects aimed at creating less waste in processing materials,reducing machining time and associated energy use,more efficiently transforming material into near-net shapes,and maximizing the recovery and reprocessing of manufacturing scrap.Once these improved processes

173、 are successfully developed,we plan to work with our suppliers as they deploy them at scale at their facilities.2024 Environmental Progress Report 20Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030ResourcesSmarter Chemistry Driving product energy efficiency

174、 Product energy use accounts for 29 percent of our gross carbon footprint and for this reason,we work to reduce our products energy usage.We approach this challenge in the earliest phases of design,taking a holistic view of each product from how efficiently the software operates to the power require

175、ments of individual components.With each generation of products,we strive to improve energy efficiency.For example,the transition to Apple silicon on Mac devices continues to drive these improvements,including:Our pro chips released in 2023 enabled more Mac devices to run with improved energy effici

176、ency.Mac mini with M2 made progress in reducing energy use in 2023.And Apple TV 4K is designed to minimize its impact on the environment,using nearly 30percent less power than the previous generation while achieving more powerful performance.43 The efficiency gains of the A15 Bionic chip eliminate t

177、he need for an internal fan,resulting in a more compact design and contributing to a 25 percent reduction in carbon footprint over theprevious generation.Weve cut overall product energy use across all major product lines by more than 70percent since 2008.44And Apple products are consistently rated b

178、y ENERGY STAR,which sets specifications that reflect the 25 percent most energy-efficient devices on the market.In 2023,all eligible Apple products continued to receive an ENERGY STAR rating for superior energy efficiency.45 And in 2023,all eligible Apple products met requirements for EPEAT registra

179、tion,another environmental rating system for electronic products that considers energy efficiency and a number of other environmental topics.46Apple TV 4K Designed to use nearly 30percent less power than the previous generation while achieving more powerful performance50iPhone 15 Uses 47 percent les

180、s energy than the U.S.Department of Energys requirements for battery charger systems49PRODUCT ENERGY EFFICIENCYWeve cut overall product energy use across all major product lines by more than 70 percent since 200847Mac miniUses 72 percent less energy than the ENERGY STAR requirement482024 Environment

181、al Progress Report 21Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030ResourcesSmarter Chemistry FEATUREReducing plastic and waste through packaging innovationWere closing in on our goal to remove plastics from our packaging by transitioning to 100 percent f

182、iber-based packaging by 2025.51Along our journey,weve addressed many packaging components that typically rely on plastic,including large product trays,screen films,wraps,and foam cushioning.Weve replaced each with fiber-based alternatives and implemented innovative alternatives to the small uses of

183、plastics across our packaging like labels and lamination.At the same time,were taking steps to ensure that our packaging is recyclable and that the fiber we source comes from recycled sources or responsibly managed forests.In 2023,we accomplished the following:Released multiple product lineups with

184、over 95percent fiber-based packaging,including iPhone15,Mac,iPad Pro,Watch,and Beats.52 Released our first 100 percent fiber-based packaging in our fall Apple Watch lineup.Shipped Apple Vision Pro with 100 percent fiber-based packaging in 2024.Weve also continued our work to address the remaining pl

185、astic in the smaller parts of our packaging,like labels and lamination,with the packaging innovations focused on printing directly on boxes and using overprint varnish.This year,weve expanded our efforts to include MacBook Pro,MacBook Air,Mac Studio,Mac Pro,and Mac mini.In 2022,we introduced these i

186、nnovations for iPhone,iMac,iPad,and Apple Watch.That same year,we also introduced digital printing directly on the back of boxes for iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro to eliminate the need for labels.53 We did this by developing a custom high-resolution printer that can print on demand at manufacturing fa

187、cilities where our products are packaged.And in 2023,we broadened our approach to include all newly released iPhone,iPad,Apple Watch,and MacBook models.18%less plastic since 2015*100%50%0%20152023 48%Recycled fiber 31%Responsibly sourced virgin fiber 21%Plastic 62%Recycled fiber 35%Responsibly sourc

188、ed virgin fiber 3%PlasticPACKAGING FIBER AND PLASTIC FOOTPRINT*(METRIC TONS)Our goal is to transition to 100 percent fiber-based packaging by 2025*In 2022,we expanded our packaging goal boundary to better reflect our impact,resulting in an increase of about 36 percent of our total packaging mass,rel

189、ative to fiscal year 2021.We include retail bags,all finished goods boxes(including plastic content in labels and in-box documentation),packaging sent to our customers as part of Apple Trade In,AppleCare packaging for whole units and service modules(with the exception of plastics needed to protect i

190、tems from electrostatic discharge),and secondary packaging of Apple products and accessories sold by Apple.Our goal boundary does not include the inks,coatings,or adhesives used in our packaging.In addition to our packaging footprint,we also calculate the fiber used at our corporate facilities.In fi

191、scal year 2023,this number was 1100 metric tons.*By 2025,we plan to remove plastic from our packaging by transitioning to 100 percent fiber-based packaging.Our goal to remove plastic from packaging includes retail bags,all finished goods boxes(including plastic content in labels and in-box documenta

192、tion),packaging sent to our customers as part of Apple Trade In,AppleCare packaging for whole units and service modules(with the exception of plastics needed to protect items from electrostatic discharge),and secondary packaging of Apple products and accessories sold by Apple.Our goal does not inclu

193、de the inks,coatings,or adhesives used in our packaging.We plan to remove plastic from the packaging of refurbished Apple products to 100-percent fiber based by 2027,once old product packaging designs are phased out.We will continue selling existing inventory of AppleCare packaging for whole units a

194、nd service modules that contain plastics for vintage and products at end of life until it is consumed.This change will enable us to avoid waste generated by re-packaging goods in new 100 percent fiber-basedpackaging.Responsible sourcing of fiber is defined in Apples Responsible Fiber Specification(P

195、DF).2024 Environmental Progress Report 22Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030ResourcesSmarter Chemistry Apples packaging design guidelines factor in packaging recyclability,requiring the use of fiber-based materials that can break down to pulp a

196、s part of mixed-paper recycling streams,alongside materials like cereal boxes.54We test our packaging to standards developed by independent industry and research organizations including Western Michigan University,the U.S.Forest Services Forest Products Laboratory,and the Confederation of European P

197、aper Industries and we continue to monitor evolving international packaging standards.Apple Watch Ultra 2,Alpine Loop,and Trail Loop packaging is 100 percent fiber-based,a milestone toward our commitment to have plastic-free packaging by 2025.100%Apple Watch Ultra 2,Alpine Loop,and Trail Loop packag

198、ing is 100 percent fiber based,a milestone toward our commitment to remove plastic from packaging by 2025.As we continue to reduce plastic in our packaging,we make sure that our wood,bamboo,and bagasse fibers are certified by standards such as FSC,PEFC,and Bonsucro.And since 2017,all the wood fiber

199、used in our packaging comes from either certified recycled sources or responsibly managed forests.Through partnerships with The Conservation Fund and World Wildlife Fund,weve protected,and improved forest management practices on,more than one million acres of working forests in the U.S.and China.In

200、2023,these forests generated enough responsibly sourced fiber to balance all the virgin fiber in our packaging while contributing to the globalsupply of responsibly sourced fiber.552024 Environmental Progress Report 23Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesA

201、pple 2030ResourcesSmarter Chemistry ElectricityOur energy efficiency efforts extend across our work,from initial design through manufacturing and beyond.Achieving efficiency across our footprint is essential to meeting our 2030 carbon neutrality goal.Weve achieved 100 percent clean electricity acros

202、s our operations,and were working toward the same for our manufacturing supply chain and use of Apple products.By using clean electricity in place of fossil fuels,were contributing to cleaner air and lowering greenhouse gas emissions.ApproachWe continue to focus on energy efficiency in our operation

203、s and bringing new renewable electricity projects online worldwide.In the long term,we believe that these projects provide more cost-effective energy.Managing energy use and efficiency potentialDesigning,operating,and maintaining our facilities to reduce our operational impact,and auditing across ou

204、r operations and supply chain to drive efficiency by conserving and reducing energy useUsing 100 percent renewable electricity for our corporate operationsContinuing to generate and source the electricity for our data centers,retail stores,and offices,as we have since January 2018Transitioning our s

205、upply chain to renewable energyMaking progress toward transitioning our entire manufacturing supply chain,as well assupporting suppliers in adopting renewable energy technologies and helping drive environmental action in our suppliers regionsFocusing on product useIncreasing our products energy effi

206、ciency to drive down emissions from product use,and taking steps to address the emissions that remainSeeking renewable sources with positive impactPrioritizing energy supply options that achieve positive environmental and social benefits2023 progress36MkWhIn 2021,Apple deployed a proprietary server

207、design focused on energy and computing efficiency that added an additional 36 million kilowatt-hours.1.7MMTCO2eMore than 100 supplier facilities participated in our energy efficiency program,achieving more than 2billion kilowatt-hours of electricity savings and over 2,200,000 MMBtu in additional ene

208、rgy savings,which together avoided nearly 1.7 million metric tons of CO2e.100%clean energyCodified our 100 percent clean energy mandate in the Supplier Code of Conduct,requiring all direct suppliers to transition to renewable energy for the manufacturing of Apple products.Energy efficiency and renew

209、able electricity addresses emissions from:Indirect emissions(Scope 2)Product manufacturing (Scope 3)Product use (Scope 3)2024 Environmental Progress Report 24Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030ResourcesSmarter Chemistry Data centers:Data center

210、s are traditionally energy intensive,requiring significant resources to cool heat-generating servers and IT equipment.Thats why were continuously monitoring and improving the controls for our cooling systems.This retrospective view often enables us to increase the cooling capacity of our existing fa

211、cilities,thereby maximizing the number of servers within our data center footprint.In2023,we continued to see energy savings at data centers.A proprietary server design we deployed in 2021 that focused on energy and computing efficiency resulted in an additional36 million kilowatt-hours per year in

212、energy savings.New facilities:When designing new facilities,or renovating existing facilities,we evaluate each major system to ensure were managing our energy footprint.We select LED fixtures and install sensors and photocells to reduce light levels based on occupancy and the level of natural daylig

213、ht.We install high efficiency heating and cooling systems and transformers to reduce energy consumption from our plug loads.We take special attention to ensure were designing safe,productive spaces,while still prioritizing energy savings.We also prioritize efficient compressed dry air systems and va

214、riable air volume fume hoods for our R&D spaces.Retail stores:We continue to prioritize energy efficiency and develop comprehensive energy models for stores so that we can ensure our design is aligned with our energy efficiency targets.Weve also decarbonized even further by phasing out natural gas s

215、o that were not reliant on fossil fuels.Measurement and accountability:Measurement is critical to maintaining building energy performance.We have a well-developed system of energy tracking and benchmarking,which includes data from utility meters that continuously monitor 15-minute electricity and da

216、ily natural gas energy consumption.This method helps us identify opportunities for performance improvement.This early knowledge enables us to restore building system efficiencies andactively manage our energy footprint.In 2023,our energy efficiency program avoided41 million kilowatt-hours of electri

217、city,which includes savings from the efficient servers,and 100,500therms of natural gasthrough adjustments made to 6.7 million square feet of new and existing buildings.56 Together,these recent initiatives will avoid an additional 27,000 metric tons of CO2e per year.Combined with ongoing energy savi

218、ngs from past years,and accounting for effective useful lifetime of legacy savings,we saved over 75,000 metric tons of CO2e in 2023.57Operating Apple facilities efficientlyOur data centers,retail stores,and offices all source 100 percent renewable electricity,and we remain focused on implementing en

219、ergy reduction measures across our facilities.We assess natural gas and electricity usage at each of these site types as well as research and development facilities auditing how we perform and using best practices for energy management to reduce our loads.And we design our new buildings around occup

220、ants and lab users specific needs,enabling us to use our facilities efficiently and productively.Existing buildings:We have significant opportunities to save energy in retrocommissioning buildings that Apple already occupies or operates,including energy-intensive facilities like data centers.Weaudit

221、 the performance of buildings around theworld,then deploy energy efficiency measures.Retrocommissioning focuses on building controls tooptimize energy use and operational efficiency.Were prioritizing reducing natural gas usage and replacing natural gas equipment with electrical.Werefocused on review

222、ing and benchmarking ourmost natural gasintensive buildings to look forreduction and fuel switching opportunities.Apples Reno data center,opened in 2012,takes advantage of the mild climate by cooling its servers with outside air whenever possible.2024 Environmental Progress Report 25Engagement and A

223、dvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030ResourcesSmarter Chemistry Improving energy efficiency inour supply chainThe manufacturing of Apple products accounts for59 percent of our gross carbon footprint.To address this impact,we collaborate closely with our supplier

224、s to prioritize energy reductions.Together,we work to use clean energy as efficiently as possible at every point in our supply chain,supporting the creation of more efficient factories all over the world.The Supplier Energy Efficiency Program,launched in 2015,helps our suppliers optimize their energ

225、y use.Implementing energy efficiencies reduces the energy intensity of manufacturing,which translates to reduced greenhouse gas emissions.We provide technical and planning support to suppliers as they build more energy-efficient systems.We support our suppliers by helping them recognize optimization

226、 opportunities and identify solutions through energy assessments.To assist with implementation,we connect suppliers to extensive education and training opportunities including technical assistance resources and help them access external funding for energy efficiency projects.Our suppliers have succe

227、ssfully implemented a range of energy efficiency projects,from installing light sensors and implementing free cooling systems to making boiler and HVAC system energy improvements.1.7MWe estimate that suppliers in our Supplier Energy Efficiency Program avoided nearly 1.7millionannualized metric tons

228、of supply chain greenhouse gas emissions in 2023.Clean electricityMaintaining 100 percent renewable electricity forApple facilitiesOur retail stores,data centers,R&D facilities,and offices around the world currently source 100 percent renewable electricity.Weve focused our efforts to source renewabl

229、es around several key pillars:Creating new renewable energy projects Undertaking projects that deliver clear benefits tolocal communities Supporting renewable energy innovationsCreating new projectsApple-created renewable sources account for about 91 percent of the renewable electricity that our fac

230、ilities use currently around 1.6gigawatts.New renewable electricity projects require investment.Apple projects include the following funding approaches:Direct ownership(8 percent of Apple-created projects)We build our own projects including solar,biogas fuel cells,and low-impact hydro projects to pr

231、ovide renewable electricity,where feasible.Equity investment(4 percent of Apple-created projects)We invest capital in new solar PV or wind projects in some markets,matching the renewable energy generated with our energy use.Long-term renewable energy contracts(88 percent of Apple-created projects)Th

232、rough long-term power purchase agreements,virtual power purchase agreements,and other forms of long-term commitments,we help support new,local,and primarily solar PV and wind projects in line with our renewable energysourcing standards.We launched the Asia Green Fund in 2019 to help provide technica

233、l expertise and finance capital-intensive energy efficiency projects.As green financing mechanisms remain integral to the Supplier Energy Efficiency Program,were exploring new approaches that connect suppliers to external funding for energy efficiency projects while scaling the program and accelerat

234、ing reductions.In 2023,more than 100 supplier facilities participated in our energy efficiency program,achievingmore than 2 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity savings and more than 2,200,000 MMBtu in additional energy savings.Together,we estimate that this avoided nearly 1.7 million metric tons o

235、f CO2e,representing a25 percent increase since 2022.To address gaps in our renewable energy needs beyond whats provided by Apple-created projects,we directly purchase renewable electricity through available utility green energy programs about 5 percent of our total corporate load in 2023.Colocation

236、and distribution facility vendors supply about 3 percent of our total load of renewable energy.And in certain situations,we purchaserenewable energy certificates(RECs).58These RECs,which account for about 2 percent of our total load,share the same power grid as the Apple facility they support,where

237、available.These purchases are subject to the same standards as our Apple-created renewable energy projects.AppendixA provides additional details on Apples renewable energy solutions.91%Apple-created renewable sources account for about 91 percent of the renewable electricity that our facilities use.S

238、upporting social impactOur Power for Impact program,which launched in 2019,continues to help provide local communities with needed energy resources.With funding from Apple,local communities and organizations benefit from access to cost-effective renewable energy.Apple is currently supportingmore tha

239、n 20 renewable electricity projects around the world,including in the Philippines,Thailand,and South Africa.Read more about Power for Impact on page 31.2024 Environmental Progress Report 26Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030ResourcesSmarter Che

240、mistry Transitioning our suppliers torenewable electricityThe electricity that our manufacturingsuppliers use represents the largest single source of greenhouse gas emissions throughout our manufacturing supply chain.Thats why our efforts to facilitate our entire supply chains transition to 100 perc

241、ent renewable electricity are essential to reaching our 2030 carbon neutrality goal.Our Supplier Clean Energy Program(CEP)helps enable suppliers transition to renewable electricity by advocating for policy changes,providing information and access to renewable energy procurement options,and creating

242、engagement opportunities with renewable energy experts.By engaging in this program,our suppliers can implement best practices in advocating for and procuring renewable energy across their corporate operations,including those associated with Apple production.The program also equips them to share less

243、ons learned with other partners throughout their value chains,extending benefits beyond the scope of Apple.PROCUREMENT MECHANISMSSupplier renewable energy procurement mechanismsOur suppliers are implementing clean energy solutions using a variety of contracting mechanisms.In 2023,suppliers relied mo

244、stly on renewable energy certificates(RECs)to meet their CEP commitments,largely due to the expansion of Chinas Green Energy Certificate(GEC)and the recognition of GECs as a primary instrument for tracking renewable energy consumption.Apple views the strategic use of well-designed REC programs as an

245、 important interim solution to longer-term procurement options like power purchase agreements(PPAs),which are becoming increasingly available across the globe,and is working closely with its supply chain on their longer-term transitions.37%Solar19%Other technology44%Wind1%Onsite renewable electricit

246、y25%Renewable power purchases8%Direct investments 66%Renewable energy certificatesTECHNOLOGIESSupplier renewable energy technologiesWe work with our suppliers to select projects with the greatest potential for impact and with a clear carbon,ecological,and social benefit.“Other technology”includes cl

247、ean energy sources such as some forms of biomass,geothermal,and small-scale,low-impact hydro.592024 Environmental Progress Report 27Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030ResourcesSmarter Chemistry As of March 2024,more than 320 suppliershave commi

248、tted to use renewable electricity for their Apple production.These suppliers make up 95 percent of Apples direct spend for materials,manufacturing,and assembly of our products worldwide.And this representsmore than21gigawatts of clean energy commitments,of which 16.5 are already operational.To rapid

249、ly scale the Supplier Clean Energy Program and accelerate progress to Apple 2030,weve since formalized the Clean Energy Program in the Apple Supplier Code of Conduct,requiring our entire direct manufacturing supply chain to use 100 percent renewable electricity for all Apple production before 2030.I

250、n 2023,the 16.5 gigawatts of renewable energy procured by suppliers and online in Apples supply chain generated 25.5 million megawatt-hours of clean energy,avoiding 18.5 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions a 6.5 percent increase over 2022.How suppliers are respondingDespite growing momen

251、tum and advocacy for renewables,transitioning to 100 percent renewable electricity presents challenges:technical and regulatory barriers,the need for capital investment,and a lack of access to high-quality and cost-effective solutions.Long-standing energy policies and infrastructure that incentivize

252、 the use of fossil fuels like coal can make it difficult to bring new renewable energy online in certain regions.In some cases,our suppliers are prompted to rely on less impactful interim solutions,like one-time purchases of energy attribute certificates from existing renewable energy projects.These

253、 options represent an annual cost for buyers and often offer little opportunity for cost savings or a return on investment.To overcome these challenges,suppliers are using new purchasing methods,creating renewable energy businesses,and even participating in some of the worlds largest and most innova

254、tive renewable energy deals.Suppliers are also adapting to changing renewable energy markets by finding new solutions,including first-of-their-kind procurement structures in geographies that are introducing more corporate procurement options.In China,this includes the Green Power Trading program,whi

255、ch allows cross-provincial agreements that provide suppliers with more options.South Korea has expanded its options for green power,including power purchase agreements and the ability to purchase renewable energy certificates.Japan has also introduced new renewable energy options,including virtual a

256、nd physical power purchase agreements and price-competitive nonfossil certificates that have the potential to scale access to renewable energy across the market.While weve seen progress in key markets,we continue to advocate for policies that enable renewable energy to compete fairly with fossil fue

257、ls and subsidized power rates,opening more avenues for our suppliers to transition to sourcing 100 percent renewable electricity(see page 71).How we support our suppliersGalvanizing internal championsWeve been able to quickly scale the Supplier Clean Energy Program by involving teams across Apple in

258、 supplier engagement,including supplier-facing Apple employees.We empower these employees with the tools to help speed a suppliers transition to 100 percent renewable electricity.Data and transparency drive this process.We track the electricity use and renewable procurement of all our direct supplie

259、rs,including those who are just beginning to learn about renewable electricity and those well on their way to using 100 percent renewable electricity.We help our suppliers measure progress and gain access to solutions.Weve also continued to develop internal trainings and an engagement process for Ap

260、ple employees and suppliers.By connecting our suppliers with resources and providing transparency on supplier progress,our teams are scaling impact across our supply chain.GigawattsFY22FY23FY21FY20FY19FY18FY17FY164816202412SUPPLY CHAIN CLEAN ENERGY PROGRESSRenewable electricity operational and commi

261、tted in gigawatts(GW)Operational Committed2024 Environmental Progress Report 28Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030ResourcesSmarter Chemistry Supporting supplier capacityWe share the knowledge weve gained through our own transition to 100 percen

262、t renewable energy with our suppliers,supplementing their efforts to identify and pursue opportunities to decarbonize as their businesses evolve.For this reason,we invest heavily in providing education and training across our supply chain through platforms such as our Clean Energy Academy,which incl

263、udes advanced and customized trainings and workshops with leading experts.In 2023,nearly 300 supplier facilities in China mainland and Taiwan participated in our Clean Energy Academies,which were attended by renewable energy developers and other industry guest speakers.The academies offer updates on

264、 available energy procurement options in suppliers markets,help suppliers prepare to participate in upcoming renewable energy pilots,and provideimplementation guidance from local experts.This program supplements our Clean Energy Portal,available to all supplier facilities,which provides training mat

265、erials,resources,and country-specific information to guide suppliers in their transition to 100 percent renewable electricity.Also in 2023,we announced plans to support the creation of a first-of-its-kind public training platform that will be available to businesses across many different industries,

266、giving companies of all sizes inApples supply chain and beyond access to the resources and advocacy networks weve cultivated for nearly a decade.Weve partnered with the Clean Energy Buyers Institute(CEBI)and other corporations to launch the inaugural Clean Energy Procurement Academy a shared trainin

267、g curriculum and delivery process which will equip companies with the technical readiness to advance clean energy procurement,address scope 3 emissions,and decarbonize global supply chains.Additionally,we support the creation and growth of renewable energy industry associations that our suppliers ca

268、n join to learn about local opportunities,such as the Japan Climate Leaders Partnership and Clean Energy Buyers Association.Expanding access to renewable electricityTo support our suppliers transition to renewable electricity,we help them find high-quality solutions so they can decide how best to ad

269、dress their specific needs.The China Clean Energy Fund:This fund enables Apple and our suppliers to invest in renewable energy.As of March 2024,the fund has invested in more than 1 gigawatt of renewable electricity projects.Power purchase agreements(PPAs):Apple will continue to support the global de

270、velopment of high-quality programs for generating and trading renewable energy certificates.We also connect suppliers with opportunities to buy renewable energy directly from project developers and utilities as those models emerge around the globe.Direct Investments:To cover emissions from suppliers

271、 we dont contract with directly,we invest in additional renewable electricity projects.To date,weve directly invested in nearly 500 megawatts of solar and wind projects in China and Japan to address our upstream electricity emissions.Advocating for policy changeEffective government policies and rule

272、s can remove significant barriers to low-carbon solutions and enable solutions to rapidly scale.Suppliers need clean energy investments that make financial sense to effectively transition to renewable energy.But carbon-intensive energy sources,like coal and gas,often have a price advantage because o

273、f subsidies and the ignored costs of externalities,such as greenhouse gas emissions.Across the regions where our suppliers operate,we engage with policymakers to support renewable energy thats cost-effective,accessible to companies,and sourced from high-quality projects with a material impact on loc

274、al markets.For example,were encouraging governments not to subsidize or expand carbon-intensive infrastructure.We also encourage them to keep pace with the speed of technological innovation,consider the life cycle emissions of energy solutions,and support new energy solutions that effectively reduce

275、 global emissions.Additionally,Apple supports government efforts in beneficial electrification and the build-out of necessary transmission infrastructure,all while considering cost-effectiveness.Public investments in decarbonization should be properly supported by funds generated from establishing a

276、 price on carbon pollution.Collaborating with groups like the Asia Clean Energy Coalition(ACEC),Clean Energy Demand Initiative(CEDI),and RE100 which bring together the worlds most influential businesses through commitments to use renewable electricity weve identified country-level policy barriers to

277、 procuring renewable electricity.By engaging in these initiatives and others,such as local working groups,we use local and international expertise and capacity to collate the challenges faced by member companies and advocate for critical policy shifts that support grid decarbonization.In Japan,for e

278、xample,Apple collaborated with other renewable energy users and called for enhancing the Non-Fossil certificate(NFC)scheme to enable transparency in tracking.In China,Apple and suppliers have participated in meetings and events to share their experiences with renewable energy procurement,and discuss

279、ed ways to improve policies and increase the availability of cost-effective solutions.1 GWAs of March 2024,the China Clean Energy Fund has invested in more than 1 gigawatt of renewable electricity projects,with nearly 100 percent of those investments online.2024 Environmental Progress Report 29Engag

280、ement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030ResourcesSmarter Chemistry flexibility for a portion of the emissions so that we can target grids with higher carbon intensity.This approach allows us to balance focusing on areas where our customers use our produc

281、ts and maximizing the social and environmental benefits of additional renewable energy.For example,while California is a large market for Apple,we might build new renewable energy projects in other locations with lower clean energy percentages on their grids,where the same renewable energy capacity

282、can have a more significant impact.Were developing large-scale solar and wind projects around the world as part of this work.Radian Solar,and plans for additional projects in the US,Europe and India are underway.In Europe,we plan to engage in projects that range between 30 and 300 megawatts,with an

283、initial request for proposals issued in 2022.Engaging with our customersWere building features to make it easier for customers to decide when to draw cleaner electricity from the grid.In 2023,we launched Grid Forecast,a new tool in the Home appon iPhone,iPad,Mac,and Apple Watch that shows when clean

284、er electricity is available from the grid.Apple uses data that combines grid,emissions,and weather information into one easy-to-follow signal.This can help people make more informed decisions about when to run large appliances and charge electric vehicles or Product useThe electricity that our custo

285、mers use to charge and power their Apple devices represents29 percentof Apples gross carbon footprint.Increasing the energy efficiency of our productsis the most direct action we can take to drive down emissions from product use,and were taking steps to address the emissions that remain.As we addres

286、s emissions tied to the electricity that our products use globally,our guiding principles focus on three areas:exploring innovative solutions to minimize greenhouse gas emissions from product use,including energy efficiency(see page 25);building renewable electricity projects aimed at maximizing car

287、bon reductions and social impact;and engaging with our customers to educate and provide opportunities to support decarbonizing the grid.We also account for the portion of the grid that is already clean,where residual grid mix data is available.Clean energy projectsAs we expand our strategy to includ

288、e product use,were considering a number of factors when selecting projects.We are working to match the expected electricity consumption of our products with 100 percent clean electricity,starting with our fall Apple Watch lineup.Although well source the majority of our clean electricity from the reg

289、ion in which its used,were maintaining geographic devices throughout the day.In the contiguous United States,Grid Forecast is availablefor Apple Watch,and it can be added as a widget or a watch face complication.As additional data becomes available through ongoing industry collaboration,Apple will c

290、ontinue refining Grid Forecast to maximize impact.To learn more about Grid Forecast,visit our Grid Forecast support page.Clean Energy Charging,which became available in the U.S.in fall 2022 with iOS 16,enables customers to help decrease the carbon footprint of iPhone.The feature looks at electricity

291、 sources to select the charge times when the grid is using cleaner energy sources,optimizing charging and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.Learn more about Clean Energy Charging here.Beyond the work that we do on our products,we collaborate with others to continue advancing climate-smart decision-m

292、aking for customers across their household energy usage,as well as for our employees and partners.As an example,Apple has joined the CoolClimate Network,a research partnership of the University of California,Berkeley,that motivates and empowers individuals and organizations to make low-carbon choice

293、s.Apple is investing in renewable energy worldwide including this large-scale solar project in Brown County,Texas to help address the electricity customers use to charge their Apple devices.2024 Environmental Progress Report 30Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental Ini

294、tiativesApple 2030ResourcesSmarter Chemistry FEATUREIncreasing access to clean energy around the worldPower for Impact is driven by the idea that access to renewable energy creates opportunities within communities while benefiting our climate.Apple launched the initiative in 2019 to provide underres

295、ourced communities with renewable electricity while supporting economic growth andsocial impact.The program funds renewable energy projects that are mutually beneficial local communities and organizations get access to cost-effective energy,and Apple retains the environmental attributes of each proj

296、ect.We currently support 20 renewable projects in countries around the world,including:Colombia:Apple helped bring a rooftop solar power system online at the Hospital Infantil Santa Ana.The money saved on energy bills allows the hospital to purchase more equipment and medications.In addition,Apple h

297、elps to fund a rooftop solar installation at Ciudad Don Bosco,a nonprofit that provides educational and social services for under-resourced youth.We recently expanded our support by providing funding for phase II of the project.Democratic Republic of the Congo:Apple provides access to renewable ener

298、gy for the Malaika School,which empowers Congolese girls and their communities through education,agriculture,water projects,health outreach,sports,and vocational training.To support Malaika students and teachers,this solar initiative builds on other Apple collaborations,including virtual Today at Ap

299、ple sessions on coding with Swift,photography,filmmaking,and design,as well as other events with Apple Retail teams and Diversity Network Associations.Israel:Apple supports the Nitzana Educational Eco-Village a community for underserved youth with a 260 kilowatt solar system to help lower electricit

300、y costs.The savings help enhance educational experiences for youth from various backgrounds.Apple also supported the expansion with another 64kilowatt solar system installed in February 2023.Nepal:Apple funded a solar and battery storage system at a nonprofit hospital that serves children throughout

301、 Nepal.This system will offer limited backup power during grid outages.Nigeria:Apple helped fund a remote minigrid project that provides energy access to community members and replaces fossil fuels for some businesses.In addition,Apple also funds a solar power system to provide power to public healt

302、hcare centers in the state of Ondo,with excess energy serving households in the surrounding region.Philippines:Apple helped fund a new rooftop solar installation at an educational institution in Bataan.This helps reduce electricity cost for the institution and free up funds for scholarships to high-

303、achieving,under-resourced students.South Africa:Apples first PFI project in South Africa helped bring electricity to over 3,500 households that previously lacked access to local street lighting.In addition,Apple will help fund two more projects in South Africa at schools for children with disabiliti

304、es.Along with five other operational projects across South Africa,these installations will reduce electricity costs,and the savings help fund operating costs and expand programs to support underserved groups.Thailand:Apple helped establish a solar energy system to replace polluting diesel fuel for a

305、 remote fishing village that relies on refrigerators to maintain the quality of its fish products.We increased local renewable energy production and battery storage to improve reliable access to electricity.Vietnam:Apples work to support a program in Vietnam will provide solar electricity for 20 sch

306、ools around the country,with aspirations to help showcase renewables and sustainable development.At five schools,solar energy systems have been installed and are operational.Zambia:Apple will help fund a microgrid and battery storage system to provide power for hundreds of households that are curren

307、tly without electricity.Theproject will reduce reliance and costs associated with imported diesel and gasoline for generators,and it will increase the amount of power available tocommunity organizations and businesses.Power for Impact is expanding access to clean,affordable power in different parts

308、of the world.Apple will continue to focus on uplifting communities as it pursues its environmental goals.2024 Environmental Progress Report 31Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030ResourcesSmarter Chemistry Direct emissionsSome materials that are

309、integral to our products result in significant emissions.The same is true for certain manufacturing processes and the transportation of our products.We seek technological solutions and supplier engagement to abate emissions from these sources.ApproachWere committed to reducing direct greenhouse emis

310、sions in our facilities and across our supply chain.We engage multiple approaches to achieve this,from looking to technical advancements that can help address emissions to changing how we make and transport ourproducts.Seeking technological solutionsPursuing low carbon technologies to address carbon

311、-intensive processesAddressing fluorinated greenhouse gasemissionsPartnering closely with key manufacturers as they work to prevent these gases from being released into the atmosphereShifting transport modes for productshipmentMoving to shipping modes that are less carbon intensive than air transpor

312、t such as by ocean whenever possibleReducing employee commute emissionsExploring ways to reduce our carbon footprint from employees commuting to workDirect emissions abatement addresses emissions from:Direct emissions (Scope 1)Product manufacturing (Scope 3)Product transport (Scope 3)Business travel

313、 (Scope 3)Employee commute (Scope 3)2023 progress2.7MMTCO2eOur display suppliers abatement efforts reduced more than 2.7 million annualized metric tons of CO2e.*100+attendeesApple hosted an inaugural virtual training focused on reporting and abating scope 1 emissions,with more than 100 attendees.20%

314、less emissionsIn 2023,we reduced emissions from transporting products by 20 percent compared with 2022.*Based on data reported to Apple by its suppliers.Data has not been independently assured by Apple or a third-party.The low-carbon aluminum breakthrough builds on the significant progress Apple has

315、 made in reducing the carbon impact of aluminum and other metals found in its products.2024 Environmental Progress Report 32Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030ResourcesSmarter Chemistry Rethinking how aluminum is madeAs part of Apples commitmen

316、t to reduce our products environmental impact through innovation,we partnered with aluminum companies and the governments of Canada and Quebec to invest in ELYSIS.This joint venture to commercialize patented technology that eliminates direct greenhouse gas emissions from the traditional smelting pro

317、cess.Since our collaboration began in 2018,weve helped accelerate the development of this technology by facilitating the joint partnership and providing initial funding and ongoing technical support.In 2022,Apple shipped iPhone SE devices that used ELYSIS aluminum,building on our 2019 purchase from

318、the first-ever commercial batch of aluminum resulting from the joint venture.The commercial-purity aluminum in these products is the first to be manufactured without creating any direct greenhouse gas emissions during the smelting process.ELYSIS has continued to make progress within its Industrial R

319、esearch and Development Center in Quebec to produce commercial-purity primary aluminum at industrial scale.Addressing fluorinated greenhouse gas emissionsOne of the largest contributors of direct emissions in our supply chain is the use of fluorinated greenhouse gases(F-GHGs).F-GHGs are notably used

320、 in the electronics manufacturing of semiconductors and flat-panel displays,and their global warming potentials(GWPs)are thousands of times more than those of CO2.While the use of F-GHGs in certain manufacturing processes today is difficult to avoid,emissions can be reduced by switching to alternati

321、ve low GWP gases,optimizing production processes to use and emit fewer F-GHGs,and installing gas abatement tools.Were collaborating closely with our supply chain partners as they work to prevent these gases from being released into the atmosphere.Since the launch of our engagement efforts in 2019,we

322、 have been working with ourlargest manufacturers of displays and semiconductors to achieve a high standard of F-GHG abatement.In 2023,our display suppliers efforts resulted in avoided emissions of more than 2.7 million metric tons CO2e,annualized.60 Further,through engagement in sector-specific indu

323、stry coalitions,were working to accelerate climate action across the whole semiconductor value chain.The innovative direct carbon-free smelting process of ELYSIS has the potential to reduce the climate impact of the production process of aluminum one of the worlds most widely used metals.2.7MIn 2023

324、,our display suppliers efforts resulted in avoided emissions of more than 2.7 million metric tons CO2e,annualized.2024 Environmental Progress Report 33Engagement and AdvocacyDataAppendixIntroduction ContentsEnvironmental InitiativesApple 2030ResourcesSmarter Chemistry our packaging to be more compac

325、t all packaging for Apple Watch Series 9 andApple Watch SE models introduced a new smaller shape that allows for 25percent or more devices per shipment.Were collaborating with our suppliers to explore technical innovations for transport,including alternative fuels and electric vehicles.For example,i

326、n2022,we supported the development of an analysis with Carbon Direct,a carbon management firm,that identified pathways for developing sustainable aviation fuel(SAF).And in 2023,we socialized our learnings with our partners,including suppliers and industry groups.Read the summary of our findings in t

327、he“Promising production pathways and opportunities to scale”section of the Sustainable Aviation Fuel Primer report.We also trialed the limited use of SAF on two flights that shipped select iPad models in 2023.In 2023,we continued to partner with carriers that offer low-carbon deliveries using electr

328、ic vehicles(EVs),such as e-bikes and cars,reducing our impact in customer communities.By prioritizing vendors that offer low-carbon options,were signaling the value of these options and incentivizing further decarbonization.Transporting productsIn 2023,we reduced emissions from transporting products

329、 by 20 percent compared with the previous year.We also more than doubled product tonnage transported by ocean.On average,ocean shipping emissions are approximately 95 percent lower than air transport emissions.61We aim to continue to increase the use of ocean shipping for our products.For example,fo

330、r select Apple Watch models,including watches and bands,well ship at least 50 percent of the combined weight using non-air modes like ocean shipping over the lifetime of the product,cutting total transportation emissions nearly in half.62 And in 2023,we shifted select models of MacBook Pro and MacBo

331、ok Air to use ocean shipping from our manufacturers,creating more opportunities for a lower-carbon mode of shipping forour product launch.Through forward-thinking logistics,were consolidating our products in the shipments from our factories to facilitate more ocean shipping at sea ports in our Asia

332、Pacific markets.And since 2022,these efforts have helped us increase ocean shipments by more than 10 percent in this region diverting shipments from air transport.Weve also reduced unnecessary space aboard aircrafts and trucks by using smaller,custom pallets,creating more efficient shipments.Additio

333、nally,were redesigning Improving employee travel and commuteWere focused on finding new ways to reduce the carbon footprint from our employees commuting to work.For example,were helping our employees transition from single-occupancy vehicles to mass transit,coach services,and campus bicycles.To incentivizethe use of electric vehicles,we provide more than 3,330 EV charging stations and more than 1,