Environment
We’ve reduced our emissions by over 60%
This milestone brings us closer than ever to Apple 2030: Our ambition to become carbon neutral across our global footprint by using more recycled materials, renewable electricity, and lower‑carbon transportation.
We’ve committed to reducing our emissions by 75% compared with our 2015 baseline, with the remaining 25% being addressed through high‑quality carbon removal projects that protect and restore natural ecosystems.
A detailed approach.
From design to disassembly.
Design our products with recycled and renewable materials.1
Our Approach
Recycled and renewable materials often have a lower carbon footprint than mined materials. By sourcing more recycled and renewable content, we aim to one day end our reliance on mining.
Our Progress
24% of the materials we shipped in Apple products came from recycled or renewable sources.2
Source all manufacturing electricity from renewable energy.
Our Approach
Most of our carbon footprint comes from the electricity
used to manufacture our products. So our suppliers are transitioning to electricity generated from solar, wind,
and other renewable sources.Our Progress
Our suppliers sourced nearly 18 gigawatts of renewable energy in 2024, avoiding nearly 22 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.
Package and ship our products with lower emissions.
Our Approach
We prioritize shipping products using lower‑carbon modes of transportation like ocean, rail, and ground. And we’re working to remove plastic from Apple packaging.
Our Progress
All new Apple products come in paper packaging that’s 100% fiber‑based. Depending on where you live, the entire box may be placed in your household recycling bin.
Match 100% of our customers’ energy use with clean electricity.3
Our Approach
We plan to match 100% of the expected customer electricity use for Apple products with clean electricity.
Our Progress
We’re investing in clean electricity projects around the world.
Maximize the materials we recover from recycled products.
Our Approach
We’ve developed technologies, such as our disassembly robot Daisy, to recover critical materials so they can be recycled.
Our Progress
In 2024, we expanded the capabilities of Daisy, which can now disassemble 36 models of iPhone into discrete components.
Your products have more to give.
Protect the earth’s precious resources by recycling the Apple products and accessories you no longer use.
Our progress by the numbers.
21.8M metric tons of CO₂e emissions avoided through our Supplier Clean Energy Program in 2024.
24% of materials shipped in our products came from recycled or renewable sources in 2024.2
99% recycled cobalt in all Apple‑designed batteries.4
3.6M metric tons of supplier facility waste diverted from landfills through our Zero Waste Program.
150,000 acres of sustainably certified forests restored, and100,000 acres of native ecosystems protected through the Restore Fund.
14 billion gallons of freshwater savings through our Supplier Clean Water Program in 2024.
The proof is in our products.
We design products with the environment in mind. That includes making them durable and energy efficient, and using smarter chemistry to ensure that they’re safe for everyone who assembles, uses, and recycles them.
iPhone Air
More recycled content. From the outside in.
Package and Ship
Good things
come in small, 100% fiber‑based packages.Recovery
Daisy gets the most out of your old iPhone.
Apple Watch Series 11
A 3D‑printed masterpiece.
Sport Loop
Woven with purpose.
Mac mini
A major step
toward 2030.
Enclosure
Made to be remade.
Partnerships that do a world of good.
Doing right by the planet means doing right by the people who live on it — especially those most impacted by environmental risks. So we’re supporting partners and communities worldwide. Because we can achieve more together than we can alone.
Carbon removal.
It’s in our nature.
As we continue to reduce our footprint, we’re also investing in high-quality, nature-based carbon removal projects to balance the emissions we can’t yet avoid.
Partnering with Goldman Sachs and Conservation International, we created a first-of-its-kind initiative called the Restore Fund. It aims to remove carbon emissions from the atmosphere by investing in projects that restore forests, wetlands, and grasslands — while offering a financial return.
The Restore Fund has invested in three high-quality forestry managers. Our first project is in Paraguay through an investment in Arbaro Advisors. We’re supporting their efforts to develop sustainably certified working forests while creating opportunities for local communities. We’re also partnering with Symbiosis to help them grow native hardwood trees and restore biodiversity in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest. And with BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group, we’re supporting their efforts to restore forests and protect natural ecosystems in Brazil.
In 2023, we announced an expansion of the Restore Fund with up to an additional $200 million committed to Climate Asset Management — a joint venture between HSBC and Pollination. And in 2024, we added another $80 million commitment from key manufacturing partners Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company and Murata Manufacturing.
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Conserving water like the earth depends on it.
Water is among the planet’s most precious resources. So to protect it, we’re going beyond our corporate footprint, across our supply chain, and into the communities and watersheds where we operate.
Our supply chain accounts for 99% of our total water footprint. Through our Supplier Clean Water Program, we help train our suppliers to better reuse and recycle water. Thanks to this partnership, our participating suppliers are now reusing and recycling water in their factories at an average rate of 42%, which reduces the amount of freshwater we withdraw by billions of gallons every year.
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More renewable electricity. More readily available.
We’re actively working to democratize access to renewable electricity around the globe. Because clean energy benefits all of us, our communities, and the environment.
Our Power for Impact initiative gives local communities and organizations access to cost-effective energy while supporting their economic growth and championing social impact. We support projects in countries around the world, including South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and the Philippines, to help provide clean energy to the communities that need it most.
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Help make
Mother Nature proud.
There are many small actions you can take to make a big difference for the planet.
Designed with the earth in mind.
Learn more about your Apple products in our product environmental reports.
iPhone
iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max
iPhone Air
iPhone 17
iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus
iPhone 16e
iPad
iPad Pro 11-inch and 13-inch (M5)
iPad Air 11-inch and 13-inch (M3)
iPad (A16)
iPad mini
(A17 Pro)
Apple Watch
Apple Watch Series 11
Apple Watch Ultra 3
Apple Watch SE 3
AirPods
AirPods Pro 3
Laptops
MacBook Air 13-inch and 15-inch (M4 chip)
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M4 Pro or M4 Max chip)
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5 chip)
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M4 Pro or M4 Max chip)
Desktops
iMac
Mac mini
Mac Studio
Mac Pro
Displays
Studio Display
Pro Display XDR
Apple Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro (M2)
HomePod
HomePod (2nd generation)
HomePod mini
Apple TV
Apple TV 4K (3rd generation)
iPod
iPod touch
An even closer look at our progress.
Learn more about our plan and latest efforts to fight climate change and support equity.
View the 2025 Environmental Progress Report (PDF)Additional Reports and Resources
Resources
We aim to make durable, long-lasting products and enhance material recovery. And we’re committed to stewarding water resources and working to eliminate waste sent to landfills.
- Learn how we prioritize materials with our Material Impact Profiles (PDF)
- Read our white paper on Apple’s Paper and Packaging Strategy (PDF)
- Read our Responsible Fiber Specification (PDF)
- Read our white paper on expanding access to service and repairs (PDF)
- Learn how to trade in or recycle your device
- Learn more about disassembly for professional recyclers
- Read our Longevity by Design white paper (PDF)
- Read our white paper on Apple’s Water Strategy (PDF)
Smarter Chemistry
Apple has a rigorous program to ensure the safety of chemicals used in our products. Learn about Apple’s strict standards, detailed toxicological assessments, and methodology for assessing chemicals of concern.
- Read the Regulated Substances Specification (PDF)
- Read our white paper on Integrating Toxicological Assessments in Material Selection for Apple Products (PDF)
- Read our Protocol for Prioritizing Chemicals of Concern in the Electronics Industry (PDF)
- Read about Apple’s commitment to phasing out per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) (PDF)
Climate Change
Climate change is a defining issue of our time. View detailed updates on our progress.
People and Environment in Our Supply Chain
We hold ourselves and our suppliers to the highest standards of labor and human rights, health and safety in the workplace, environmental practices, and the responsible sourcing of materials.
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about Apple and the environment.
More from Apple on the environment.
Our values lead the way.
Accessibility
Our products and services have built-in features to help you do what you love, your way.
Education
We empower students and educators to learn, create, and define their own success.
Inclusion and Diversity
We’re holding ourselves accountable for creating a culture where everyone belongs.
Racial Equity
and JusticeWe’re addressing systemic racism by expanding opportunities for communities of color globally.
Supply Chain Innovation
We prioritize providing safe, respectful, and supportive workplaces for everyone.