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Apple has set a goal to be carbon neutral across its entire value chain by 2030. With emissions from electricity \u2013 both to manufacture and power Apple products \u2013 accounting for the largest share of its emissions, advancing clean electricity across its value chain is a key part of the company\u2019s climate strategy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Apple is working with its suppliers to accelerate clean energy in manufacturing. As of April 2024, over 300 suppliers (representing 95% of Apple\u2019s manufacturing spend) have committed to 100% renewable energy for Apple production by 2030. These suppliers have collectively purchased over 16\u202fGW of renewables capacity, generating over 25\u202fTWh of clean energy in 2023 and avoiding over 18 Mt of carbon emissions. Over 30% of the manufacturing electricity for the iPhone 16 was sourced from supplier low-carbon energy projects. The company is also investing in renewable energy projects to offset the electricity used by customers to charge their devices. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The use of recycled materials is another key part of Apple\u2019s environmental strategy. The iPhone 16 contains more than 30% recycled or renewable content, including 100% recycled cobalt in its batteries and 100% recycled rare earth elements in its magnets. Apple has also developed innovative recycling technologies, such as its \u201cDaisy\u201d robot, which can disassemble iPhones for component recovery. In 2023, the company recycled nearly 40,000 metric tons of electronic materials.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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