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Apple is constantly inventing more efficient ways to recycle materials back into our devices. We’re also replacing fossil fuels with renewable energy. And we’re going further to reduce our impact by using substances that are safe for people and the environment.

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Supply Chain

80 Orgs Call on Apple to Eliminate Dangerous Chemicals From Chinese Supply Chain

Published on June 10, 2014

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80 environmental and human rights organizations, socially responsible investment firms, and occupational health professionals from 27 countries sent a letter today to Apple's VP of Environmental Affairs Lisa Jackson, the former head of the US Environ... View More

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Products and Design

A Record 7 Black Pencils Reward Creativity for Social Good at 52nd D&AD Professional Awards

Published on May 23, 2014

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The juries at the 52nd D&AD Professional Awards last night at Battersea Evolution in London gave out the highest-ever number of Black Pencils ever awarded to a host of projects representing socially progressive, ethical and innovative advertising... View More

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Organizational Governance Organizational Governance

How CEOs Can Save the World from Global Warming

Published on May 16, 2014

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The business world is waking up to the challenge of climate change.Apple CEO Tim Cook recently lashed out at a shareholder who pressed the company to stop investing in carbon reduction and renewable energy. In the most recent World Economic Forum Glo... View More

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Products and Design

Holonomic Brand Values: What Can We Learn from a Brazilian Gym?

Published on May 2, 2014

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Anyone with even a remote interest in design will know how the electronic products of Braun in the 1950s and '60s influenced the design of Apple’s iconic products. Much of these designs are the inspiration of Dieter Rams, who in 1961 became the Chi... View More

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Circular Economy Circular Economy

Record Amount of Electronics Recycled in 2013

Published on April 24, 2014

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The consumer electronics (CE) industry recycled a record 620 million pounds of electronics in the United States in 2013, according to a new report by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA).The total is more than double the amount (300 million pou... View More

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Circular Economy Circular Economy

Apple Offers Free Recycling, Makes Clean Energy Commitments

Published on April 22, 2014

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In honor of Earth Day on Tuesday, Apple announced it is now offering free recycling of all of its used products, and has pledged to power all of its stores, offices and data centers with renewable energy to reduce the pollution caused by its devices ... View More

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Innovation & Technology Innovation & Technology

Apple's Campus 2 'Mother Ship' to Run on 100% Renewables

Published on April 22, 2014

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Apple’s Campus 2 in Cupertino is on its way to redefining sustainable office spaces. In a recently released video detailing the sustainability aspects of the building, the company says that the idea is to “bring California back to Cupertino,” a... View More

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Products and Design

Microsoft Embraces ‘Internet of Things’ with Windows in the Car

Published on April 9, 2014

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Microsoft recently introduced Windows in the Car, which helps car makers and suppliers capitalize on the Internet of Things by integrating computer systems in vehicles.Announced last week at the Build developer conference, the connectivity system bui... View More

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ICT and Big Data

Greenpeace: Apple, Facebook, Google Leading Shift to 'Green' Internet While Amazon Lags

Published on April 2, 2014

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Apple, Facebook and Google are leading a growing number of tech companies that are working to power the Internet with 100 percent renewable energy, signaling a major shift in the sector over the past two years, according to a new report released toda... View More

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Organizational Governance Organizational Governance

The 'CVS Effect' in Effect: Apple, Disney and Chipotle Step Up

Published on March 7, 2014

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Five major brands have just made news for decisions that buck the bottom-line mantra. Could this be momentum for the "CVS Effect"? Take a look and see if you agree. And note too how brands are joining with allies on these issues, while one ... View More

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Blog

2014 Starts Off with a Bang: New Sustainability Commitments and Innovation Abound

Published on March 6, 2014

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As 2014 gets underway, I have been privileged to participate in a wide range of forward-looking discussions taking place within the global Sustainable Brands community, and especially within our membership group. My takeaway going into the year is th... View More

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Innovation & Technology Innovation & Technology

Google, eBay, Adobe Innovating to Save Water in California Drought

Published on March 3, 2014

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Amid one of the worst droughts in California history, Google, Adobe, eBay and several other technology companies are embracing innovation to reduce water consumption, the Guardian reports.Google is considering installing new technology such as urinal... View More

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Organizational Governance Organizational Governance

IBM, Kohl's, Sprint Honored by EPA for Climate Leadership

Published on February 27, 2014

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IBM, Sprint, Boeing and several other brands were among this year’s winners of the EPA's Climate Leadership Awards. Nineteen awards were given to 15 organizations and two individuals in the public and private sectors for their leadership in address... View More

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Organizational Governance Organizational Governance

Apple, SolarCity, San Diego Int'l Airport Sign Climate Declaration

Published on February 26, 2014

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Apple, SolarCity, San Diego International Airport, Sungevity and Sapphire Energy have joined with more than 120 California-based companies in signing the Climate Declaration, a business leader call to action that urges federal and state policymakers ... View More

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Supply Chain

Apple Joins Tech Companies Cracking Down on Conflict Minerals

Published on February 13, 2014

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Today, Apple released its latest Supplier Responsibility report, covering a range of social and environmental issues, according to Apple Insider. Of note, the company says it will reveal the names and certification status of all minerals suppliers in... View More

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Products and Design

New Apple Patent Could Yield Solar-Powered Mac Books

Published on February 3, 2014

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Solar-powered Mac Books? Apple recently was granted a patent for an “electronic device display module” that could make the idea a reality.The patent essentially is for a dual-sided laptop display: The front of the lid would house a common LCD, an... View More

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Circular Economy Circular Economy

3 Ways Brands Can Survive the Sharing Economy in 2014

Published on January 29, 2014

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The sharing economy is a multibillion-dollar industry that's making big brands feel uneasy. Also known as the collaborative economy, borrowing, lending, reusing, and reselling is moving full speed ahead, and in 2014, large companies and organizations... View More

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Innovation & Technology Innovation & Technology

Walmart, Costco Top 2013 Solar Capacity Rankings

Published on January 13, 2014

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Walmart, Costco and Kohl's topped the 2013 Solar Capacity Rankings, which ranks companies by the total installed capacity of their systems and the number of operating installations, as well as showing the geographic diversity of their solar deploymen... View More

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Products and Design

New Mac Pro Consumes 68% Less Power

Published on January 7, 2014

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The latest iteration of the Mac Pro desktop consumes 68 percent less power in idle mode and its packaging consumes 82 percent less volume than the previous-generation computer, according to Apple’s recent Mac Pro Environmental Report.In the report,... View More

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Supply Chain

Listen to Your Critics: They Could Be Your Biggest Allies

Published on January 3, 2014

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It was every retailer’s worst nightmare: Days after the Rana Plaza factory collapsed in one of the worst industrial disasters in recorded history, activists began plastering the Internet with pictures of clothing labels uncovered amongst the rubble... View More