Apple Reports Environmental Impact Comprehensively

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Apple reports environmental impact comprehensively. We do this by

focusing on our products: what happens when we design them, whathappens when we make them, and what happens when you take them

home and use them.

Total Footprint

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Manufacturing

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Transportation

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Product Use

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Recycling

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Facilities

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Total Carbon FootprintFor 2010, we estimate that Apple was responsible for 14.8 million

metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions.1

How we calculate our carbon footprint.

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To accurately measure a companys environmental footprint, its important to look at the

impact that companys products have on the planet. For the past three years, Apple has

used a comprehensive life cycle analysis to determine where our greenhouse gas emissions

come from. That means adding up the emissions generated from the manufacturing,

transportation, use, and recycling of our products, as well as the emissions generated byour facilities. We've learned that about 98 percent of Apple's carbon footprint is directly

related to our products. The remaining 2 percent is related to our facilities.

The vast majority of our carbon emissions come from the manufacturing, transportation, use, and

recycling of our products. The rest 2 percent come from our facilities.

Minimizing the impact of our growth.We know that the most important thing we can do to reduce our impact on the

environment is to improve our products environmental performance. Thats why we design

them to use less material, ship with smaller packaging, be free of toxic substances used by

others, and be as energy efficient and recyclable as possible. So as our growth continues to

outpace that of the rest of the industry, Apple remains committed to creating products that

have the least amount of impact on the environment. Since 2008, as our revenue grew 74

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percent, our greenhouse gas emissions grew only 57 percent. And were the only company

in our industry that can claim that every product we sell not only meets but exceeds the

strict energy guidelines of the ENERGY STAR specification.Learn more about our

environmental progress

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ManufacturingManufacturing including extraction of raw materials and product

assembly accounts for 46 percent of Apples total greenhouse gas

emissions.

6,852,000 metric tons of

greenhouse gas emissions

Material use.

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Over the past decade, Apples designers and engineers have pioneered the development of

smaller, thinner, and lighter products. As our products become more powerful, theyre

using less material to produce and generating fewer carbon emissions. For example,

although todays 21.5-inch iMac is more powerful and has a much larger screen than the

first-generation, 15-inch iMac, it is designed with 50 percent less material and generates50 percent fewer emissions. Even the iPad became 33 percent thinner and up to 15 percent

lighter in just one generation, producing 5 percent fewer carbon emissions.

Toxic substance removal.Designing greener products means considering the environmental impact of the materials

used to make them. From the glass, plastic, and metal in our products to the paper and ink

in our packaging, our goal is to continue leading the industry in reducing or eliminating

environmentally harmful substances.

One of the environmental challenges facing our industry today is the presence of toxic

substances such as arsenic, brominated flame retardants (BFRs), mercury, phthalates, and

polyvinyl chloride (PVC) in products. Although most countries still allow use of these

substances, we have worked with our manufacturing partners to eliminate them from our

products. Not only is every product we sell free of BFRs and other harmful toxins, we have

also qualified thousands of components to be free of elemental bromine and chlorine,

putting us years ahead of anyone else in the industry. In addition, every display we make

whether its built into a system or available as a stand-alone features mercury-free LED

backlighting and arsenic-free glass.

Responsible manufacturing.Apple is committed to ensuring that working conditions in our supply chain are safe,

workers are treated with respect and dignity, and manufacturing processes are

environmentally responsible. View ourSupplier Code of Conductas well as our supplier

audit reports at theSupplier Responsibility site.

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Apple's attention to product design has led to significant reductions in carbon emissions compared with

previous-generation products even though new products are more powerful than ever.

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Our entire product line Mac, iPod, iPhone, iPad, and accessories is free from many toxic materials

used by others.

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TransportationSix percent of Apples greenhouse gas emissions are a result of

transporting our products from assembly locations to distributionhubs in regions where our products are sold.

931,000 metric tons of

greenhouse gas emissions

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Smaller packaging.Apple employs teams of design and engineering experts who develop product packaging

thats slim and light yet protective. Efficient packaging design not only reduces materials

and waste, it also helps reduce the emissions produced during transportation.

For example, the packaging for iPhone 4 is 42 percent smaller than for the original iPhone

shipped in 2007. That means that 80 percent more iPhone 4 boxes fit on each shipping

pallet, more pallets fit on each boat and plane, and fewer boats and planes are used

resulting in fewer CO2 emissions.

By reducing iPhone packaging by 42 percent from 2007 to 2010, we ship 80 percent more boxes in each

airline shipping container. That saves one 747 flight for every 371,250 units we ship.*

*Calculated using U.S. configurations.

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Product UseThe use of our products generates 45 percent ofApples total

greenhouse gas emissions.3

6,642,000 metric tons of

greenhouse gas emissions

Energy efficiency.A significant portion of greenhouse gas emissions Apple accounts for are produced when

you plug in our products and start using them. Thats why we design our products to be as

energy efficient as possible. Because we design both the hardware and the operating

system, were able to make sure they work together to conserve power. Take Mac mini, for

example. Through innovations both big and small, it uses as little as one-fifth the power

consumed by a typical lightbulb.4 Mac mini uses even less power than a single 13-watt CFL

lightbulb, making it the most energy-efficient desktop computer in the world.5

Apples A5 chip in iPad 2 and A4 chip in iPhone 4, iPod touch, and Apple TV are another

example of energy-efficient design. Apple engineers designed the A5 and A4 chips to be

extremely powerful yet remarkably energy efficient. With them, your Apple devices can

perform complex jobs while maximizing battery life.

ENERGY STAR qualification.Unlike other manufacturers who may have one or a few products that are ENERGY STAR

qualified, every single Apple product not only meets but exceeds the United States

Environmental Protection Agencys strict ENERGY STAR guidelines for efficiency. Apple is

the only company in the industry that can make this claim.Learn more about energy

efficiency

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*Calculated while system is idle and has completed loading its operating system; for products with displays, the display is set to

its full brightness. Assumes CO2e emissions generated from an average mix of power grids in the U.S. See ourProduct

Environmental Reportsfor detailed power consumption information by product.

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RecyclingOne percent of Apples total greenhouse gas emissions are related to

recycling.

96,000 metric tons of

greenhouse gas emissions

Product recyclability.

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Apples approach to recycling begins in the design stage, where we create compact,

efficient products that require less material to produce. And the materials we do use

including arsenic-free glass, high-grade aluminum, and strong polycarbonate are

reclaimed by recyclers for use in new products. Even our product packaging uses recyclable

materials wherever possible.

Longer-lasting products.Apple designs products that last. The built-in battery in our MacBook Pro lineup is a

perfect example. Other notebook batteries can be charged only 200 to 300 times. TheMacBook Pro battery can be charged up to 1000 times.6 And because this battery lasts up

to five years, MacBook Pro uses just one battery in about the same time a typical notebook

uses three. That saves you money, produces less waste, and increases the lifespan of your

MacBook Pro.

Responsible recycling.All e-waste collected by Apple-controlled voluntary and regulatory programs worldwide is

processed in the region in which it was collected. Nothing is shipped overseas for recycling

or disposal. Our recyclers must comply with all applicable health and safety laws, and

Apple does not allow the use of prison labor at any stage of the recycling process. Nor do

we allow the disposal of hazardous electronic waste in solid-waste landfills or incinerators.

Apple recycling programs.Once an Apple product reaches the end of its useful life, we will help you recycle it

responsibly. Apple has instituted recycling programs in cities and college campuses in 95

percent of the countries where our products are sold, diverting more than 84,853 metric

tons of equipment from landfills since 1994. Our original goal for 2010 was to achieve a

worldwide recycling rate of 50 percent. (To calculate this rate, we use a measurement

proposed by Dell that assumes a seven-year product lifetime. The weight of the materials

we recycle each year is compared to the total weight of the products Apple sold seven

years earlier.) We exceeded that goal in 2009, one year earlier than projected, when we

achieved a rate of 66.4 percent. This far surpasses the last reported numbers from Dell and

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HP, which were each lower than 20 percent. In 2010, Apple global recycling exceeded our

70 percent goal, and we are confident that we will maintain this level through 2015.

Recycle your computer, phone, or iPod. And you may get something in return.Learn more

*As percentage of weight of products sold seven years earlier.

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FacilitiesApples facilities including corporate offices, distribution hubs, datacenters, and retail stores account for 2 percent of our total

greenhouse gas emissions.

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303,000 metric tons of

greenhouse gas emissions

Facilities in the big picture.Companies such as Dell and HP primarily report on their facilities as a gauge of theirenvironmental impact. But switching off lights and recycling office waste arent enough.

The products we make represent the biggest impact on our environment. Thats why Apple

focuses on product design and innovation. Even so, Apple has taken significant steps to

lessen greenhouse gas emissions produced by our facilities worldwide.

Energy use.Apple reduces energy use in our facilities in a number of ways. Currently, our facilities in

Austin, Texas; Sacramento, California; and Cork, Ireland, are 100 percent powered by

renewable energy eliminating 21,500 metric tons of CO2e emissions. In addition, Apple

continues to install state-of-the-art digital controls, high-efficiency mechanical

equipment, and monitoring technology. Of course, we use energy-efficient Apple

computers in all our facilities.

Employee commuter programs.Apple offers its employees several commute alternatives. Many employees take advantage

of our public transportation incentives. And each day, over 900 Apple employees ride our

free biodiesel commuter coaches. We estimate that our commute programs haveeliminated the CO2e equivalent of 1906 single-occupant cars from the roads each day or

10,135 metric tons of CO2e emissions avoided per year.

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Learn how Apple lessens the impact of its products when in use

Get answers to your questions about Apple and the environment.

Learn about the environmental performance of Apple products.

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Recycle your old device and you may

get an Apple Gift Card in return.

Find out how Apple ensures social responsibility across our supply base.

1. Greenhouse gas emissions are calculated in accordance with guidelines and requirements as specified by ISO 14040 and ISO14044. Calculations include emissions from production, transport, use, and recycling of Apple products, as well as emissions

from Apple facilities and employee travel. Emissions from product use reflect power consumed over three years for handheld

products or four years for Mac computers and other products sold in the previous fiscal year.

2. PVC-free AC power cord is available in the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Panama, Puerto Rico, U.S.Virgin Islands, and Venezuela. All other countries have PVC-free internal cables.

3. Calculation based on four years of use for a Mac and three years of use for an iPhone, iPod, or iPad.4. Based on an incandescent 60W lightbulb.