Introduction Climate Change Resources Smarter Chemistry Engagement and Advocacy Appendix 2023 Environmental Progress Report 34 Materials We’re working toward a world where We aim to create products that make greater use of Product longevity How we pursue circularity for our products we create our products from, and circular supply chains that don’t rely on mined resources. We make the most of the materials we use by designing where we contribute to, circular They do so while meeting our rigorous requirements long-lasting products. We design durable hardware, supply chains. This starts by building for quality, durability, and performance. Part of what leverage software updates to extend functionality, makes this possible are the recycling innovations we’re provide convenient access to safe and high-quality repair products that are circular by design developing to enhance material recovery. While these services, and direct devices and parts to be refurbished and made from responsibly sourced innovations support circular supply chains for Apple, and reused. recycled and renewable materials. we also hope our actions are inspiring others to follow. SOURCING This work will help us end reliance on Collection and recovery Source materials that are This progress can impact those who buy our products, We improve how we collect end-of-life products and recycled and renewable mining, which is often both carbon- can influence the markets where we work, and can create develop recycling innovations so that we and others can intensive and detrimental to the change for broader global communities. These are the use old devices as raw material sources for the future. communities and ecosystems where opportunities that drive us through the challenging work it takes place. of creating circular supply chains. Sourcing and efficiency The following three pillars define our approach We continue to progress toward our goal of relying solely to achieving circularity: on responsibly sourced recycled or renewable materials for our products and packaging. Sourcing and efficiency RECOVERY EFFICIENCY We source recycled and renewable materials for our The source of the materials we rely on matters to us. Recover materials for use Design efficiency into our products products and packaging, and we use these materials We place a clear value on materials that don’t deplete in new products and manufacturing processes more efficiently. We also source the materials responsibly, the earth’s resources. As we move toward recycled and whether from primary, recycled, or renewable sources. renewable content, we’re joined in our efforts by many partners. We look forward to engaging with many others as part of a broader global transition. As we design new products, we continue to source materials responsibly and continue to use materials efficiently and safely. PRODUCTION Make products that last through durability, repair, and refurbishing