Product Environmental Report
Apple Watch Series 6
Date introduced
September 15, 2020
Made with better materials
Ta c k l in g c l i m a te c h a n g e
This report includes data current as of product launch. Product evaluations are based on U.S. configuration of Apple Watch Series 6, 44mm Aluminum Case with Sport Band.
100%
recycled aluminum
case
100%
We’re committed to transitioning our entire
manufacturing supply chain to 100 percent
renewable electricity by 2030.
Energy efficient
Meets California Energy Commission’s !
energy efficiency standards for battery
charger systems.
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Responsible packaging
100%
of the wood fiber
comes from recycled
and responsible
sources
Apple Watch case made with
100% recycled aluminum
Smarter chemistry¹
• Arsenic-free glass
• Mercury-free
• Brominated flame retardant–free
• PVC-free
• Beryllium-free
• Complies with European REACH
regulation on nickel
99%
recycled tungsten
95%
of the packaging is
fiber based, due to
our work to use less
plastic in packaging
Apple Watch Series 6 Product Environmental Report2
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.
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. Use of renewable energy by our suppliers as well as continued use of recycled aluminum
helped reduce emissions associated with manufacturing Apple Watch Series 6. And removal of
the inbox adapter reduced product emissions as well. Overall, the Apple Watch Series 6 carbon
footprint decreased by 12 percent compared with the previous generation.
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Apple is committed
to using carbon life cycle assessments to identify opportunities to drive down product
greenhouse gas emissions.
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36 kg carbon!
emissions
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Apple Watch Series 6 life cycle
carbon emissions
78% Production
7% Transport
14% Use
<1% End-of-life processing
Apple Watch Series 6 Product Environmental Report3
Source Materials
Apple Watch Series 6 is made with 99 percent recycled tungsten.
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. By removing the inbox power
adapter, we anticipate avoiding the equivalent of mining 45,000 metric tons of copper, !
tin, and zinc ore.
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Aluminum
We use 100 percent certified recycled
aluminum for the case of Apple Watch Series
6. This case delivers the same performance
and reliability Apple is known for—without
mining any new bauxite (aluminum ore) from
the earth.
Tun gste n
We us e 100 percen t re cycle d tungs ten !
in the Taptic Engine, which represents
99percent of the total tungsten in the
device. Apple also requires 100percent
of identified tin, tantalum, tungsten,
gold, and cobalt smelters and refiners !
to participate in third-party audits.
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Rare earth elements
We use 100 percent recycled rare earth
elements in multiple magnets, representing
more than 70 percent of the total rare earth
elements in the device.
Smarter chemistry
Apple Watch Series 6 is free of harmful substances like beryllium, brominated flame
retardants, PVC, phthalates, arsenic in the glass, and mercury.
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A great deal of care !
and research goes into choosing materials for all our devices. We developed our own
specification for AppleWatch that goes beyond existing regulations, based on leading
standards and recommendations from board-certified toxicologists and dermatologists. !
In fact, every material that would come into contact with skin is evaluated and tested
extensively. Only materials that pass these reviews are acceptable for use in Apple products.
Apple Watch Series 6 Product Environmental Report4
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.
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Greener chemicals
All Apple Watch Series 6 final assembly
supplier sites use safer cleaners and
degreasers in their manufacturing
processes, as determined by the
GreenScreen
®
assessment method.
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Zero Waste to Landfill
Apple’s Zero Waste Program
helps suppliers eliminate waste
sent to landfill.
Supplier energy use
All Apple Watch Series 6 final assembly
supplier sites are transitioning to !
100 percent renewable energy for
Apple production.
95%
of the packaging
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isfiberbased, due to!
our work to use less
plastic in packaging
47%
recycled content in
fiberpackaging
100%
of the virgin wood !
fiber in the packaging
comes from responsibly
managedforests
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Package and Ship
Apple Watch Series 6 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 from responsibly managed forests.
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And we have protected or created enough
responsibly managed forests to cover all the virgin wood fiber we use in our packaging.
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This ensures working forests are able to regrow and continue to clean our air and purify our
water. With the removal of the inbox power adapter, we reduced the weight of Apple Watch
Series 6 packaging by 42 percent and we reduced the carbon footprint from shipping.
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Apple Watch Series 6 Product Environmental Report6
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Apple Watch Series 6 meets California’s stringent requirements for
energy efficiency.
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We design our products to be energy efficient, long lasting, and safe. Apple Watch Series 6 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.
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Designed to last
Apple Watch Series 6 is made with
durable, robust materials and has a
waterresistance rating of 50 meters !
under ISO 22810:2010.
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Energy efficient
Apple Watch Series 6 meets the California
Energy Commission’s stringent energy
efficiency standards for battery charger
system performance.
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Made with smarter
chemistry
We apply rigorous controls for materials
that come into skin contact—all based on
recommendations from toxicologists and
dermatologists.
Apple Watch Series 6 Product Environmental Report7
Recover
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,
while accessories and other devices can be recycled for free.
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We also offer and participate !
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.
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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
Apple Watch Series 6 Product Environmental Report8
1 Apple defines its restrictions on harmful substances, including definitions for what Apple considers to be “free of,” in
the 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 to seek
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.
2 Greenhouse gas emissions were calculated using a life cycle assessment methodology in accordance with ISO
14040 and 14044 standards and based on Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) 44mm Aluminum Case with !
Sport Band. We often update our carbon models to leverage new information. As a result, our estimate for the carbon
footprint ofthe previous generation—Apple Watch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) 44mm Aluminum Case with Sport Band
—increased from 40 kg CO
2
e (as published in its Product Environmental Report) to 41 kg CO2e.
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 with Applespecific parameters. For the remaining elements of
Apple’s carbon footprint, we rely on industry average
data and assumptions. Calculation includes emissions
for t he follow ing life cycle ph ases contri buting to
GlobalWarming Potential (GWP 100years) in CO
2
equivalency factors (CO
2
e):
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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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Tra ns por t: Includes air and sea transportation of !
the finished product and its associated packaging
from manufacturing site to regional distribution hubs.
Tra n sp o rt of p r od uc t s f ro m d is t ri bu t io n h u bs to e n d
customers is modeled using average distances based
on regional geography.
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Use: Apple assumes a three- or four-year period !
for p ower use by f irst own ers base d on the pro duct
type. Product use scenarios are based on historical
customer use data for similar products. 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.
Carbon footprint
Apple Watch Series 6
Apple Watch Series 5
(GPS) 44mm Aluminum Case with Sport Band
35 kg CO2e
(GPS) 44mm Aluminum Case with Sport Band
38 kg CO2e
(GPS) 44mm Aluminum Case with Sport Loop
32 kg CO2e
(GPS) 44mm Aluminum Case with Sport Loop
36 kg CO2e
(GPS + Cellular) 44mm Aluminum Case with Sport Band
36 kg CO2e
(GPS + Cellular) 44mm Aluminum Case with Sport Band
41 kg CO2e
(GPS + Cellular) 44mm Stainless Steel Case with Sport Band
43 kg CO2e
(GPS + Cellular) 44mm Stainless Steel Case with Sport Band
47 kg CO2e
(GPS + Cellular) 44mm Titanium Case with Sport Band and Sport Loop
42 kg CO2e
(GPS + Cellular) 44mm Titanium Case with Sport Band
53 kg CO2e
(GPS + Cellular) 44mm Stainless Steel with Milanese Loop
41 kg CO2e——
Endnotes
Apple Watch Series 6 Product Environmental Report9
3 Apple Watch Series 5 was used for comparison as the most recently released and similar device. Preproduction
Apple Watch Series 6 (GPS + Cellular) 44mm Aluminum Case with Sport Band was compared to shipping
AppleWatch Series 5 (GPS + Cellular) 44mm Aluminum Case with Sport Band since these are the two lowest
configurations offered.
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Reduction projected based on estimated production volumes.
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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.
6 Only chemicals that meet GreenScreen® benchmark 3 or 4 are considered safer and preferred for use. Final
assembly sites for Apple Watch Series 6 are among the 18 final assembly supplier facilities that have adopted !
these safer cleaners. GreenScreen® is a comprehensive hazard assessment tool that evaluates substances !
against 18different criteria. For more information, visit www.greenscreenchemicals.org.
7 Responsible sourcing of wood fiber is defined in Apple’s Sustainable Fiber Specification. We consider wood fibers
to include bamboo.
8 For more information about our work to protect and create responsibly managed forests, please read our
Environmental Progress Report.
9 Breakdown of U.S. retail packaging by weight.
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Apple Watch Series 6 meets California Energy Commission’s Energy Efficiency Standards for Small Battery Charger
Systems as outlined in the California Code of Regulations. Please note that ENERGY STAR does not certify devices
like Apple Watch.
Energy efficiency terms: The energy efficiency values for the Apple USB Power Adapter are based on the following
conditions.
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Power adapter, no-load: Condition in which the Apple USB Power Adapter with the Apple Watch Magnetic
Charging Cable (1m) is connected to AC power, but not connected to Apple Watch Series 6.
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Power adapter efficiency: Average of the Apple USB Power Adapter with the Apple Watch Magnetic Charging
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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Apple Watch Series 6 has a water resistance rating of 50 meters under ISO standard 22810:2010. This means that
it may be used for shallow-water activities like swimming in a pool or ocean. However, Apple Watch Series 6 should
not be used for scuba diving, waterskiing, or other activities involving high-velocity water or submersion below
shallow depth.
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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
© 2020 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 Apple Watch Series 6
100V
115V
230V
Power adapter, no-load
0.11W
0.11W
0.11W
Power adapter efficiency
74. 3%
74. 3%
73.1%
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