Carbon footprint: 218kg CO2e
Carbon footprint: 218kg CO2e
Apple MacBook Pro M4 14-inch Sustainability Analysis
Recycled Materials
- More than 35% recycled content.
- 100% recycled gold in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards.
- At least 35% recycled plastic in 15 components.
- 100% recycled aluminum in the enclosure.
- 100% recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards.
- 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, representing 98% of the total rare earth elements in the device.
- 100% recycled copper in multiple printed circuit boards and in a thermal module component.
- 90% recycled steel in the keyboard feature plate.
- By 2025, plans to use 100% recycled cobalt in all Apple-designed batteries.
- By 2025, plans to use 100% recycled tin soldering and 100% recycled gold plating in all Apple-designed rigid and flexible printed circuit boards.
Hazardous Substance Free
- Arsenic-free glass.
- Mercury-free.
- Brominated flame retardant–free.
- PVC-free.
- Phthalates-free.
- 100% of the materials are covered by Apple’s Regulated Substances Specification.
- All established MacBook Pro 14-inch final assembly supplier sites use safer cleaners and degreasers.
General Material & Chemistry
- Smarter chemistry.
- Apple aims to understand non-regulated substances in every part of every product.
- Consistently identifies the makeup of over 80% by mass of Mac devices.
- Maximizes the use of recycled content and responsibly sources primary materials.
- Committed to the responsible sourcing of primary materials.
- Maps many materials, some to the mineral source.
- Establishes strict standards for smelters and refiners.
- Product designs consider the safety of those who make, use, and recycle products.
- Restricts the use of hundreds of harmful substances.
- Standards go beyond what’s required by law to protect people and the environment.
- Applies rigorous controls for materials users touch based on recommendations from toxicologists and dermatologists.
Energy & Emissions
- Total product footprint for MacBook Pro 14-inch with M4 Pro (512GB): 218 kg CO2e.
- Baseline emissions for MacBook Pro 14-inch with M4 Pro (512GB): 403 kg.
- Emissions reductions for MacBook Pro 14-inch with M4 Pro (512GB): -185 kg, or 45% reduction against business-as-usual scenario.
- Product carbon footprint by percentage (MacBook Pro 14-inch with M4 Pro 512GB): Production 74%, Transportation 6%, Product use 20%, End-of-life processing <1%.
- 45% of manufacturing electricity sourced from renewable energy.
- Working with suppliers to transition to 100% low-carbon electricity for Apple production.
- Low-carbon electricity solutions implemented by suppliers have reduced product emissions by more than 15%.
- Designed to be energy efficient.
- Uses software and power-efficient components that intelligently manage power consumption.
- Building low-carbon energy projects and engaging customers to support grid decarbonization.
- Consumes 65% less energy than the requirement for ENERGY STAR.
Packaging
- 100% fiber-based packaging.
- No plastic in packaging except for inks, coatings, and adhesives.
- 100% recycled or responsibly sourced wood fibers.
- 51% recycled content in fiber packaging.
Longevity & End-of-Life
- Assessed in Reliability Testing Lab using rigorous testing methods that simulate customers’ experiences.
- Return device through Apple Trade In for new life or free recycling.
- Designed to be durable so they are used longer.
- Materials can serve the next generation of products.
- Provides or participates in product take-back and recycling collection programs in 99% of countries where products are sold.
- Works with best-in-class recyclers to maximize the potential of the recycling materials stream.
- Aims to close the loop on key materials.
- Creating Apple Recycler Guides for professional electronics recyclers on safe disassembly and resource recovery.
- Features a durable unibody construction.
- Regular software updates keep devices current.
- Expanded access to safe, reliable, and secure repairs by increasing Apple Authorized Service Providers (AASPs).
Supply Chain & Social
- Apple Supplier Code of Conduct sets strict standards for safeguarding people and the environment in the supply chain.
- Assesses suppliers’ performance in upholding standards annually.
- Works closely with suppliers to provide safe and healthy workplaces where people are treated with dignity and respect.
- Requirements apply across the supply chain and include responsible sourcing of materials.
- Helps suppliers transition to low-carbon electricity.
- Provides educational opportunities to suppliers.
- Supports suppliers in reducing waste.
- All identified tin, tantalum, tungsten, gold, cobalt, and lithium smelters and refiners are required to participate in third-party audits.
- No established MacBook Pro 14-inch final assembly supplier sites generate any waste sent to landfill.
- Prioritizing less carbon-intensive shipping modes than air transport, such as rail and ocean.
