Environmental Responsibility

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Environmental Responsibility Articles

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Apple Tackles E-Waste With iPhone Recycling Robot 'Liam'

Tuesday March 22, 2016 3:58 am PDT by
At its media event on Monday, Apple kicked off by discussing its efforts to reduce waste and improve its renewable energy infrastructure, marking a heightened focus on the company's environmental responsibilities. As part of the presentation, the company also unveiled a robotic system it has developed that can disassemble old iPhones and recover recyclable materials. The robot, called...
Greenpace Clean Energy Index Scorecard 2015

Apple Tops Greenpeace Clean Energy Index Based on Renewable Energy Initiatives

Tuesday May 12, 2015 8:57 am PDT by
Apple continues to set the bar among technology companies for its commitment to running its worldwide operations on renewable energy, topping Amazon, Facebook, Google, HP, IBM, Microsoft, Oracle, Yahoo and other large corporations in Greenpeace's Clean Energy Index included as part of its 2015 Click Clean Report [PDF]."The report found that Apple continues to be the most aggressive in powering...
Apple Forestry

Apple Announces Renewable Energy and Forestland Initiatives in China

Monday May 11, 2015 4:23 am PDT by
Apple today announced a new multi-year project with World Wildlife Fund to protect up to 1 million acres of responsibly managed working forests in China, which the company says provide fiber for pulp, paper and wood products. The new forestland program is part of Apple's goal to run its worldwide operations on 100% renewable energy. Apple also confirmed plans to expand its industry-leading...
2014 Carbon Footprint Apple

Apple Highlights Environmental Responsibility in 2015 Progress Report

Monday April 20, 2015 5:40 am PDT by
Apple on Monday shared its 2015 Environmental Responsibility Report that reflects on the company's environmental progress during the 2014 fiscal year. The report focuses on Apple's commitment to climate change, renewable resources, finite resources, and toxins, and outlines the company's 2014 carbon footprint and other usage information. Apple's latest environmental progress report...