Apple earns A+ rating from toxic chemical watchdog

Mind the Store ranks retailers by their use of toxic chemicals in consumer products and how they are — or are not — working to reduce them.

William Gallagher 7 years ago 14

Apple hypes environmental friendliness of new Mac mini & MacBook Air

Apple has quietly released "Product Environmental Reports" for its two new Macs, championing their energy efficiency and the use of recyclable materials.

Roger Fingas 7 years ago 12

Apple investing to protect mangrove forest in Colombia to offset carbon emissions

Apple on Thursday announced it will invest in a project that aims to protect and restore mangrove trees in a 27,000-acre forest in Colombia, part of the company's initiative to achieve carbon neutrality.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 10

Apple paid fine for hazardous material handling at North Carolina data center

Apple last year was cited, and ultimately paid a $40,000 fine, over the handling of potentially hazardous materials at its Maiden, North Carolina, data center, according to a new report detailing the company's dealings in the state.

Mikey Campbell 7 years ago 42

Lisa Jackson wins ELI's 2018 Environmental Achievement Award for work with Apple & EPA

A think tank, the Environmental Law Institute, is awarding Apple VP Lisa Jackson its Environmental Achievement Award both for her work at Apple and her long tenure with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, where she was made administrator under President Barack Obama.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 1

Architect of Apple's successful renewable energy program lands at electric motor firm

Mike Petouhoff, who helped Apple reach a lofty 100 percent renewable energy goal as the company's Global Energy Team Leader, has joined Software Motor Company to help build a new breed of highly efficient electric motor.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 14

Apple's 2018 Environmental Responsibility Report zeroes in on renewable energy, takes flak from Greenpeace

Apple on Thursday published its 2018 Environmental Responsibility Report, with an emphasis on its recent renewable energy achievements and plans to push them further. Greenpeace, however, took the opportunity to slam the company's efforts, saying it should be focusing on other issues.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 35

Apple ushers in most advanced iPhone recycling robot 'Daisy' alongside Earth Day donations

Apple is continuing to further its environmental credentials by announcing a number of initiatives ahead of Earth Day, including charitable donations for devices received as part of the Apple GiveBack program, and the introduction of a new iPhone recycling robot called Daisy.

Malcolm Owen 8 years ago 10

Apple now runs on 100 percent renewable energy

Making good on investments into clean energy, Apple on Monday announced its entire global operation, from offices to retail stores, is powered by renewable resources.

Stephen Silver 8 years ago 80

Apple opposes EPA repeal of Clean Power Plan, citing impact to investments

Apple on Friday decided to formally oppose the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed repeal of the Clean Power Plan (CPP), which sets standards for reduced greenhouse emissions from power plants.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 0

Apple Supplier Responsibility Report reveals uptick in violations, announces new women's health program

Apple released its annual Supplier Responsibility Report on Wednesday, revealing a small uptick in number of labor, human rights and environmental violations, while at the same time touting progress in those same areas and announcing a new women's health initiative.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 3

Apple reportedly in talks to buy cobalt, key Li-ion battery ingredient, directly from miners

Apple is reportedly in talks to secure long-term cobalt supplies directly from miners, a strategy designed to buffer reserves of the key lithium ion battery ingredient as the company competes with car makers looking to use the metal in electric car production.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 16

New 30% U.S. tax on solar cells threatens jobs, Apple's renewable energy efforts

Apple has made solar energy a key part of its commitments to achieve 100 percent renewable energy use across its corporate, retail, production and even its data center facilities. However, a steep new American tariff slapped on all solar components threatens to derail the rapidly-growing American solar industry and kill tens of thousands of desirable jobs.

Daniel Eran Dilger 8 years ago 37

Apple used data from iOS app to resolve 196 environmental supplier violations in China

Apple relied on an iOS app created by a Chinese activist to identify and resolve at least 196 cases in which suppliers violated the nation's environmental rules, actions that in some cases led to their removal from the company's supply chain.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 4

Apple pushes back against shareholder measures on human rights & greenhouse gases

Apple is reportedly looking to block at least four shareholder proposals ahead of its annual meeting in early 2018, including ones involving human rights and greenhouse gas pollution.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 0

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