Product Environmental Report
iPad Pro (11-inch)
Date introduced
April 20, 2021
Made with better materials
100%
recycled aluminum
enclosure
98%
recycled rare earth
elements
Energy efficient
69%
less energy consumed than
the ENERGYSTAR® energy
efficiency requirement
Responsible packaging
Tackling climate change
100%
We’re committed to transitioning our entire
manufacturing supply chain to 100 percent
renewable electricity by 2030.
Smarter chemistry¹
• Arsenic-free display glass
• Mercury-free
• Brominated flame retardant–free
• PVC-free
• Beryllium-free
Apple Trade In
100%
of the wood fiber
comes from recycled
and responsible
sources
98%
of the packaging is
fiber based, due to
our work to use less
plastic in packaging
Enclosure made with 100% recycled aluminum
This report includes data current as of product launch. Product evaluations are based on U.S. configuration of iPad Pro (11-inch).
Return your device through
Apple Trade In and we’ll give it
a new life or recycle it for free.
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Taking responsibility for
our products at every stage
We take responsibility for our products throughout their life cycles—including the materials
they are made of, the people who assemble them, and how they are recycled at end of life.
And we focus on the areas where we can make the biggest difference for our planet: reducing
our impact onclimate change, conserving important resources, and using safer materials.
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life cycle
99 kg carbon
emissions
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We sell millions of products.
So making even small
adjustments can have a
meaningful impact.
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Carbon footprint
We continue to make progress in reducing Apple’s contribution to climate change—by focusing
onmaking energy-efficient products with renewable or recycled materials and with renewable
energy. iPad Pro (11-inch) carbon footprint decreased by 16 percent compared with the previous
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generation.
suppliers’ use of renewable energy. Apple is committed to using carbon life cycle assessments
to identify opportunities to drive down product greenhouse gas emissions.
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This change is due in part to use of recycled aluminum in the enclosure and
iPad Pro (11-inch)
life cycle carbon emissions
82% Production
4% Transport
13% Use
<1% End-of-life processing
Source Materials
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iPad Pro (11-inch) is the first iPad made with 98 percent recycled
rare earth elements.
To conserve important resources, we work to reduce the material we use and aim to one day
source only recycled or renewable materials in our products. And as we make this transition,
we remain committed to the responsible sourcing of primary materials. We map many materials,
some to the mineral source, and establish the strictest standards for smelters and refiners.
We’reproud to be recognized as a worldwide leader in the responsible sourcing of minerals
in our products. Our product designs also consider the safety of those who make, use, and
recycle our products, restricting the use of hundreds of harmful substances. Our standards
go beyond what’s required by law to protect people and the environment.
Aluminum
Apple created an aluminum alloy
made of 100percent certified
recycled aluminum, which we
use for the enclosure of iPad Pro
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(11-inch).
same strength, durability, and
flawless finish—without mining
any new bauxite (aluminum ore)
from the earth.
This alloy delivers the
Plastic
We’re transitioning to plastics
from renewable or recycled
sources as alternatives to fossil
fuel–based plastics. For iPad Pro
(11-inch), weuse 35 percent
or more recycled plastic in
10 components.
Smarter chemistry
iPad Pro (11-inch) is free of harmful substances like beryllium, brominated flame retardants,
PVC, phthalates, arsenic in the display glass, and mercury.
in iPad Pro (11-inch) arecovered by our Regulated Substances Specification. We go beyond
what’s required by aiming to understand the non-regulated substances in every part of every
product—an effort that requires an industry-leading level of transparency through the entire
supply chain. We consistently identify the makeup of over 75 percent by mass of iPad devices.
Tin
We use 100 percent recycled tin
in the solder of the main logic
board, True Tone flash, and
wireless charger for Apple Pencil.
Apple also requires 100percent of
identified tin, tantalum, tungsten,
gold, and cobalt smelters and
refiners to participate in thirdparty audits.
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Rare earth elements
We use 100 percent recycled rare
earth elements in the magnets of
the speakers and the enclosure,
representing 98 percent of the
total rare earth elements in the
device—a first for iPad.
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And 100 percent of the materials
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Greener chemicals
We help our suppliers use safer
cleaners and degreasers in their
manufacturing processes, as
determined by methodologies like
the GreenScreen
®
assessment.
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Make
The Apple Supplier Code of Conduct sets strict standards for
the protection of people in our supply chain and the planet that
we allshare. Every year, we assess our suppliers’ performance
in upholding the standards required by our Code.
We work closely with our suppliers to provide safe and healthy workplaces where people
are treated with dignity and respect, and to reduce suppliers’ environmental impact. Our
requirements apply across our supply chain, and include the responsible sourcing of materials.
From the strong foundation set by our Code, we go further—from helping suppliers transition
to renewable energy, to providing educational opportunities for their employees, to supporting
finalassembly suppliers in reducing waste.
Supplier energy use
Zero Waste to Landfill
All established iPad Pro (11-inch) final
assembly supplier sites do not
generate any waste sent to landfill.
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All iPad Pro (11-inch) final assembly
supplier sites are transitioning to
100percent renewable energy for
Appleproduction.
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The iPad Pro (11-inch) packaging is made with 100 percent recycled
and responsibly sourced wood fiber.
To improve our packaging, we are working to eliminate plastics, increase recycled content, and
use less packaging overall. All of the wood fiber in our packaging is either recycled or comes
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from responsibly managed forests.
managed forests to cover all the virgin wood fiber we use in our packaging.
working forests are able to regrow and continue to clean our air and purify our water.
And we have protected or created enough responsibly
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This ensures
of the packaging
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isfiberbased, due to
our work to use less
plastic in packaging
45%
recycled content in
fiberpackaging
100%
of the virgin wood
fiber in the packaging
comes from responsibly
managedforests
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ENERGY STAR
iPad Pro (11-inch) uses 69 percent less energy than the requirement
for ENERGY STAR.
We design our products to be energy efficient, long lasting, and safe. iPad Pro (11-inch) uses
software and power-efficient components that intelligently manage power consumption. We
also run our own Reliability and Environmental Testing Labs, so our products go through rigorous
testing before they leave our doors. Our support continues throughout each product’s life cycle,
with regular software updates to keep devices current and a network of authorized repair
professionals to service them, if necessary.
Energy consumption of ENERGY STAR–rated products
Apple devices consistently rank among the high-performing products rated
by ENERGY STAR, which sets specifications that typically reflect the 25percent
most energy-efficient devices on the market. iPad Pro (11-inch) consumes
69percent less energythan the requirement for ENERGY STAR.
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kWh
Uses less energy
requirement
iPad Pro (11-inch)
kWh
Uses more energy
Designed to last
iPad Pro (11-inch) features a
durable unibody construction and
has undergone rigorous testing
for durability.
Made with smarter
chemistry
We apply rigorous controls for
materials users touch—all based
on recommendations from
toxicologists and dermatologists.
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Apple Trade In
For more information on how to recycle
your products at end of life, visit:
apple.com/trade-in
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Return your product with Apple Trade In and we’ll ensure it has
a long life or recycle it for free.
When products are used longer, fewer resources are extracted from the earth. That’s why we
launched Apple Trade In—it offers customers a seamless way to return their old devices and
accessories to Apple. Eligible devices can be traded in for credit or an Apple Store Gift Card,
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while accessories and other devices can be recycled for free.
in product take-back and recycling collection programs for 99 percent of the countries where
we sell products—and we hold our recyclers to high standards. Our efforts to keep harmful
substances out of our products also mean our materials are safer to recover and reuse.
We also offer and participate
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Definitions
Recycled materials: Recycling makes better use
of finite resources by sourcing from recovered rather
than mined materials. Recycled content claims for
materials used in our products have been verified
by an independent third party to a recycled content
standard that conforms to ISO 14021.
Bio-based plastics:Bio-based plastics are made
from biologicalsources rather than from fossil-fuel
sources. Bio-based plastics allow us to reduce
reliance on fossil fuels.
Renewable materials:We definebio-materialsas
those that can be regenerated in a human lifespan,
likepaper fibers or sugarcane.Bio-materialscan
help us use fewer finite resources. But even though
bio-materialshave the ability to regrow, they are not
always managed responsibly. Renewable materials
are a type of bio-material managed in a way that
enables continuous production without depleting
earth’s resources. That’s why we focus on sources
that arecertified for their management practices.
Supplier Clean Energy Program: Since the electricity
used to make our products is the largest contributor
to our overall carbon footprint, we’re helping our
suppliers become more energy efficient and transition
to new renewable energy sources. We’re committed
to transitioning our entire manufacturing supply chain
to 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030.
Carbon footprint: Estimated emissions are calculated
in accordance with guidelines and requirements as
specified by ISO 14040 and ISO 14044. There is
inherent uncertainty in modeling carbon emissions
dueprimarily to data limitations. For the top
component contributors to Apple’s carbon emissions,
Apple addresses this uncertainty by developing
detailed process-based environmental models
withApple-specific parameters. For the remaining
elements of Apple’s carbon footprint, we rely on
industry average data and assumptions. Calculation
includes emissions for the following life cycle phases
contributing to GlobalWarming Potential (GWP
100years) in CO
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Production: Includes the extraction, production,
andtransportation of raw materials, as well as the
manufacture, transport, and assembly of all parts
andproduct packaging.
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Transport: Includes air and sea transportation of
the finished product and its associated packaging
from manufacturing site to regional distribution
hubs. Transport of products from distribution hubs
to end customers is modeled using average
distances based on regional geography.
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Use: Apple assumes a three- or four-year period
for power use by first owners based on the product
type. Product use scenarios are based on historical
customer use data for similar products. Energy use is
simulated in various ways; for example, by modeling
daily battery drain or through performing activities
like movie and music playback. Geographic
differences inthe power grid mix have been
accounted for at a regional level.
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End-of-life processing: Includes transportation
from collection hubs to recycling centers and
theenergy used in mechanical separation and
shredding of parts. For more information on the
carbon footprint, visit apple.com/environment/
answers.
equivalency factors (CO2e):
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Endnotes
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1 Apple defines its restrictions on harmful substances, including definitions for what Apple considers to be “free of,”
inthe Apple Regulated Substances Specification. Every Apple product is free of PVC and phthalates with the
exception of AC power cords in India, Thailand (for 2-prong AC power cords), and South Korea, where we continue
toseek government approval for our PVC and phthalates replacement. Apple products comply with the European
Union Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including exemptions for the use of lead such as high-temperature
solder. Apple is working to phase out the use of these exempted substances where technically possible.
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iPad Pro (11-inch) achieved a Gold rating in the United States and Canada, in accordance with IEEE 1680.1
or UL 110, and is listed as such on the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) Registry. EPEAT
registers computers, displays, and mobile phones based on environmental requirements in these standards. For
more information, visit www.epeat.net.
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Greenhouse gas emissions were calculated using a life cycle assessment methodology in accordance with ISO
14040 and 14044 standards and based on iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB. We often
update our carbon models to leverage new information. As a result, our estimate for the carbon footprint ofthe
previous generation—iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB—decreased from 119 kg CO
(as published in its Product Environmental Report) to 118 kg CO
iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular carbon footprint
3rd generation 2nd generation
99 kg CO
e 118 kg CO2e
110 kg CO
131 kg CO
171 kg CO
2
e 129 kg CO2e
2
e 156 kg CO2e
2
e 203 kg CO2e
2
e —
2
128GB
256GB
512GB
1TB
2TB 230 kg CO
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4 iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB was used for comparison as the most recently released
and similar device. Preproduction iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB was compared to
shipping iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular 128GB since these are the two lowest storage
configurations offered.
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Recycled material claim applies to the enclosure and is based on auditing done by UL LLC.
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Third-party assessments seek to confirm sourcing practices and are part of our responsible sourcing program.
In addition, our efforts consider conflict, human rights, and other risks.
7 Chemicals that meet GreenScreen® benchmark 3 or 4 or other equivalent methodologies like U.S. EPA Safer
Choice are considered safer and preferred for use. GreenScreen® is a comprehensive hazard assessment tool that
evaluates substances against 18different criteria. For more information, visit www.greenscreenchemicals.org.
8 All established final assembly supplier sites—or those that have been Apple suppliers for more than one year—
for iPad Pro (11-inch) are third-party certified as Zero Waste by UL LLC (UL 2799 Standard). UL requires at least
90percent diversion through methods other than waste to energy to achieve Zero Waste to Landfill (Silver
90–94 percent, Gold 95–99 percent, and Platinum 100 percent) designations.
9 Responsible sourcing of wood fiber is defined in Apple’s Sustainable Fiber Specification. We consider wood fibers
to include bamboo.
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For more information about our work to protect and create responsibly managed forests, please read our
Environmental Progress Report.
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Breakdown of U.S. retail packaging by weight.
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Energy consumption and energy efficiency values are based on the ENERGY STAR Program Requirements
for Computers, including the max energy allowance for iPad Pro (11-inch). For more information, visit
www.energystar.gov. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered trademarks owned by the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
iPad Pro (11-inch) is tested with a fully charged battery and powered by the 20W USB-C Power Adapter with the
USB-C Charge Cable (1m).
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Sleep: Low power state that is entered automatically after 2 minutes of inactivity (default), or by pressing the
Sleep/Wake button. Connected to Wi-Fi. All other settings were left in their default state.
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Idle—Display on: Display brightness was set as defined by ENERGY STAR Program Requirements for Computers,
and Auto-Brightness was turned off. Connected to Wi-Fi. All other settings were left in their default state.
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Power adapter, no-load: Condition in which the 20W USB-C Power Adapter with the USB-C Charge Cable (1m)
is connected to AC power, but not connected to the system.
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Power adapter efficiency: Average of the 20W USB-C Power Adapter with the USB-C Charge Cable (1m)
measured efficiency when tested at 100 percent, 75 percent, 50 percent, and 25 percent of the power adapter’s
rated output current.
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Trade-in values vary based on the condition, year, and configuration of your trade-in device, and may also vary
between online and in-store trade-in. You must be at least 18 years old. In-store trade-in requires presentation of
a valid, government-issued photo ID (local law may require saving this information). Additional terms from Apple
or Apple’s trade-in partners may apply.
Endnotes
© 2021 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple and the Apple logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered trademarks owned by the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency. Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of
their respective companies.
Mode
Power consumption for iPad Pro (11-inch)
100V
115V
230V
Sleep
0.34W
0.37W
0.37W
Idle—Display on
2.32W
2.4W
2.4W
Power adapter, no-load
0.04W
0.04W
0.05W
Power adapter efficiency
86.8%
87.9%
87.8%
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