Apple Releases Environmental Report on the New Mac Pro

Apple has released an environmental report on the new Mac Pro detailing the performance of its new desktop as it relates to climate change, energy efficiency, material efficiency, and restricted substances.

Notably, the 2013 Mac Pro consumes 68% less power in idle mode than the previous generation. Its packaging uses corrugated cardboard made with a minimum of 33
percent post-consumer recycled content and consumes 82 percent less volume than the previous-generation Mac Pro.

Climate Change
Greenhouse gas emissions have an impact on the planet’s balance of land, ocean,
and air temperatures. Most of Apple’s corporate greenhouse gas emissions come from
the production, transport, use, and recycling of its products. Apple seeks to minimize
greenhouse gas emissions by setting stringent design-related goals for material and
energy efficiency. The chart below provides the estimated greenhouse gas emissions
for Mac Pro over its life cycle.