Global Finance News
17 Apr 2026, 19:29
Apple announced significant progress in its environmental initiatives, reporting that 30% of materials used in products shipped in 2025 were recycled—its highest level to date. The company also achieved key sustainability milestones, including eliminating plastic from packaging and transitioning بالكامل to fiber-based alternatives, as well as using 100% recycled cobalt in its batteries and recycled rare earth elements in magnets.
As part of its broader “Apple 2030” strategy to achieve full carbon neutrality, the company said its greenhouse gas emissions remain over 60% below 2015 levels despite business growth. Apple also expanded renewable energy use across its supply chain, with suppliers generating more than 20 gigawatts of clean energy, while advancing water conservation efforts by replenishing over half of its corporate water usage.
The company highlighted innovations in recycling technology, including new systems to improve material recovery from old devices, and noted that its newly launched MacBook Neo features 60% recycled content, making it its lowest-carbon laptop to date. Apple added that it continues to scale zero-waste operations across facilities and suppliers, reinforcing its push toward a more sustainable product lifecycle.
As part of its broader “Apple 2030” strategy to achieve full carbon neutrality, the company said its greenhouse gas emissions remain over 60% below 2015 levels despite business growth. Apple also expanded renewable energy use across its supply chain, with suppliers generating more than 20 gigawatts of clean energy, while advancing water conservation efforts by replenishing over half of its corporate water usage.
The company highlighted innovations in recycling technology, including new systems to improve material recovery from old devices, and noted that its newly launched MacBook Neo features 60% recycled content, making it its lowest-carbon laptop to date. Apple added that it continues to scale zero-waste operations across facilities and suppliers, reinforcing its push toward a more sustainable product lifecycle.