Apple has taken another major step towards sustainability with the release of the iPhone 16 lineup, boasting a 30% reduction in its carbon footprint. The company’s latest Product Environmental Report highlights its commitment to reducing climate impact, conserving resources, and using safer materials in design.
The latest report reveals a 30% reduction in lifecycle greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for its iPhone 16 Pro 128 GB and iPhone 16 Pro Max 256 GB models. The most significant factor in reducing the greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint of the new iPhone is the increased use of low-carbon electricity within Apple’s supply chain. Simply put, they made it possible by using electricity only from the grid, without any other clean energy source.
Key Eco-Friendly Features of the iPhone 16
- 30% Recycled Materials: Over 30% of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus is made from recycled or renewable materials, including 85% recycled aluminum, 100% recycled gold in components, and 100% recycled cobalt and lithium in batteries.
- Supplier Standards: Apple holds strict standards for suppliers of key materials like tin, cobalt, and lithium and aims to use 100% recycled cobalt, tin, and rare earth elements in all devices by 2025.
- Lifecycle GHG Reduction: The iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models feature a 30% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, achieved through the increased use of low-carbon electricity within Apple’s supply chain.
Carbon Footprint Breakdown
- The iPhone 16 Pro (128GB) has a footprint of 61 kg CO2e, while the iPhone 16 Plus (256GB) emits 74 kg CO2e.
- Apple’s Supplier Clean Energy Program also played a crucial role, cutting emissions by over 20% and avoiding 18.5 MMT CO₂e in the past year alone.
Since 2015, Apple has achieved a 55% reduction in its carbon footprint, underlining its ongoing efforts to prioritize sustainability in its products and operations.
Additionally, Apple is prioritizing lower carbon-intensive shipping methods, such as rail and ocean transport, and over-air freight to further reduce emissions associated with product delivery.
Source: Apple
