Carbon footprint: 148kg CO2e

Carbon footprint: 148kg CO2e

Microsoft Surface Pro 10  Sustainability Analysis

Recycled Materials

  • Microsoft’s sustainability work aligns with circular design principles and sustainable materials.
  • Devices are designed with more recycled materials.
  • Surface Pro 10 for Business includes:
    • 100% recycled aluminum alloy in the enclosure
    • 100% recycled rare earth metals in magnets in the enclosure and kickstand
    • More than 72% recycled content in the enclosure overall
  • Packaging is made from responsibly sourced, renewable, and recyclable materials, including:
    • 76% fiber-based content that is made from recycled and sustainably sourced wood fiber

Hazardous Substance Free

General Material & Chemistry

  • Surface Pro 10 exemplifies Microsoft’s commitment to designing all products with sustainability in mind.
  • Microsoft designs products with the circular economy in mind.

Energy & Emissions

  • Reduce energy consumption with EPEAT Gold & ENERGY STAR® certified Surface devices.
  • Surface Pro 10 is Microsoft’s most energy efficient device to date.
  • Surface Pro 10 is 71% better than the ENERGY STAR® limit.
  • Windows 11 comes with more settings for power savings.
  • Power efficient settings in Windows help extend battery life due to reduced charging cycles.
  • Microsoft has a goal to be carbon negative by 2030.
  • The company is focused on reducing carbon impact across the full life cycle of its devices.
  • 40% of Microsoft’s key device suppliers have already transitioned to carbon-free electricity, with a goal of reaching 100% by 2030.
  • Carbon emissions were reduced by 78% per enclosure on the latest Surface Copilot+ PCs.
  • Microsoft is lowering carbon emissions through the use of more recycled materials across Surface PCs.
  • Free ground shipping is offered to reduce emissions compared to air-freight.
  • Windows 11 schedules updates to run when the grid is powered by lower carbon.

Packaging

  • 100% of the virgin paper sourced for Surface packaging comes from responsibly managed forests.
  • Surface Copilot+ PCs have a minimum of 70% recycled content in wood-based fiber packaging.
  • Microsoft designs its hardware and software packaging to meet global environmental requirements.
  • Packaging for Microsoft products meets heavy metal and mineral oil restrictions, labelling, and essential requirements regarding packaging optimization, manufacturing, composition, recovery, and reuse.
  • Windows + Devices has set a goal for 100% recyclable Surface devices and product packaging by 2030.
  • Packaging for Surface Pro 10 contains 78% recycled content in wood-based fiber packaging.

Longevity & End-of-Life

  • Surface Pro has multiple replacement components, maximizing its repairability and use.
  • Surface Pro has built-in access to digital repair guidance.
  • Clear visual icons in Surface Pro identify the parts needed to replace key components.
  • Trade-in and recycling are convenient and secure with global Surface Trade-in programs.
  • Surface Pro 10 is Microsoft’s most easily serviceable Surface Pro ever.
  • Features a built-in QR code that provides convenient access to repair instructions.
  • Clear icons in Surface Pro 10 identify the number of screws and driver types needed for key components.
  • Extended driver and firmware support to six years after general availability.

Supply Chain & Social

  • Microsoft plays a key role in the company’s goal to be carbon negative, water positive, and zero waste by 2030.
  • Microsoft designs products that are built with integrity.
  • Microsoft holds suppliers accountable to Social and Environmental Accountability (SEA) standards and invests in building their SEA capabilities.
  • Microsoft suppliers are required to comply with applicable laws and regulations, including compliance with the European Union’s Directive on Packaging and Packaging Waste (1994/62/EC), as amended by 2018/852/EU and CEN packaging standards (EN 13427:2005), France Decree No. 2020-105 on the Fight Against Waste and the Circular Economy, as well as US Toxics in Packaging legislation.