Apple received B- grade, second to Fairphone, in Greenpeace’s latest Guide to Greener Electronics

Briefing

Apple received B- grade, second to Fairphone, in Greenpeace’s latest Guide to Greener Electronics

October 21, 2017

Briefing

  • 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

Accelerator

Business Model and Practices

Business Model
and Practices

Sector

Information Technology

Organization

Apple Inc., Greenpeace

Source

Original Publication Date

October 16, 2017

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