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Briefing
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- Guide to Greener Electronics – Greenpeace published Guide to Greener Electronics, examining environmental practices of 17 major firms, including Apple, Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Sony, and Samsung
- Apple Graded B- – Received B- grade, second to Fairphone, device with minimal environmental impact design
- Commitment to Renewables – Remains only company to set renewable energy target for supply chain, with some Apple suppliers committing to 100% renewable energy
- Reduced Harmful Chemicals – Eliminated use of harmful chemicals flame retardants and polyvinyl chloride
- Area for Improvement – Graded C for resources due to difficulty repairing Apple devices, leading to fast obsolescence and electronic waste
- Closed-Loop Supply Chain – Implements closed-loop supply chain policy where company recycles materials from used mobile devices through take-back program, reducing e-waste
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