Apple surpasses 60 percent reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions
a year ago
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- Apple has surpassed a 60% reduction in global greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2015 levels.
- 99% of rare earth elements in magnets and 99% of cobalt in batteries are now recycled.
- Apple's supply chain now uses 17.8 gigawatts of renewable electricity, avoiding 21.8 million metric tons of emissions in 2024.
- 26 semiconductor suppliers committed to reducing fluorinated greenhouse gases by 90% by 2030.
- Apple's Zero Waste program has redirected 3.6 million metric tons of waste from landfills since 2015.
- The new MacBook Air contains over 55% recycled content, the highest in any Apple product.
- Apple and its suppliers have saved over 90 billion gallons of fresh water since 2013.
- For Earth Day, Apple offers a 10% discount on accessories when recycling eligible devices until May 16.
- Apple Watch users can earn a limited-edition Earth Day award by completing a 30-minute workout on April 22.
- Apple TV+ features Earth Day content, including documentaries and family-friendly shows.