Apple has established a company reputation for being committed to maintaining a minimal environmental footprint. Apple’s environmental footprint, in fact, is substantially smaller than that of most other companies of its size. This should come as no surprise, really, as Apple touts itself as the world’s largest startup company. And maintaining a startup philosophy may in large part be what is contributing to keeping Apple’s environmental footprint so much less damaging than that of other tech companies of its type.
One thing about Apple is that it is quite transparent when it comes to revealing the impact it has on the environment. And this is rightfully so, as Apple has much to be proud of in this regard. Learning the full story behind the impact that Apple has on the environment is as simple as visiting www.apple.com, where Apple openly displays all of the figures and facts relevant to its environmental footprint.
Apple divides its environmental impact into five categories, for easy researching: Manufacturing; transportation; product use; recycling; and facilities. Learning of the environmental impact that each of these categories has on the environment is as simple as a mouse-click for anybody interested in how Apple cares for the planet. Below is a brief synopsis of Apple’s report, found in full online, at www.apple.com:
According to Apple, manufacturing accounts for 38 percent of Apple’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Apple prides itself on providing the thinnest and lightest technologies available. Common sense dictates that when less material is used fewer resources are wasted. As such, by providing ultra-thin products, Apple not only provides consumers with the products that they want, but is also doing its part to help preserve the health of the planet.
Apple reports that five percent of its greenhouse gas emissions stem from transporting products from assembly locations to distribution hubs where Apple products are sold. Apple takes an interest in the environment by packaging its products for shipping with the least amount of materials possible. In this manner, Apple wastes little, but provides a lot.
Again according to Apple, product use accounts for 53 percent of its total greenhouse gas emissions. Nevertheless, each and every Apple product is designed with energy efficiency in mind. As such, a MacBook Pro emits fewer carbon emissions than a 60-watt light bulb.
Remarkably, only one percent of Apple’s total greenhouse gas emissions are related to recycling. In large part, this is due to the fact that Apple designs its products with recyclability in mind, using primarily aluminum and glass when designing new Apple products. Once Apple products leave the hands of consumers, they are nearly altogether recyclable.
Finally, Apple’s facilities account for only 3 percent of Apple’s total greenhouse gas emissions. This is quite impressive, as it shows Apple’s commitment to not only providing energy efficient products, but also to relying on the most energy efficient systems when assembling Apple products.
For a comprehensive report on Apple’s environmental footprint, visit www.apple.com, where each and every detail is outlined comprehensively.
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