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.