iPhone 16 Pro, 256 GB, Globaali

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Background of emission factor

The iPhone 16 Pro (256 GB) emission factor includes the total emissions produced over the phone’s entire lifecycle. Most of these emissions come from manufacturing, so one of the best ways to reduce its environmental impact is to use the device for as long as possible. Emissions from electricity used during the phone’s lifetime are based on an estimated usage period of three years.

Emission factor category

Emission factors for electrical devices measure the life cycle emissions (cradle-to-grave). Emission factor takes into account emissions caused by the production, use and end-of-life of the electrical device.

iPhone 16 Pro, 256 GB

Emission factor category / Subcategory	Electric device
Country	Globaali
Organization	Apple
Emission factor	72,00 kg/pcs
CO2 / CO2 equivalent	CO2e
Quality of the emission factor
Updated	2025
Source	OpenCO2net/ Apple
More information	Includes packaging, accessories and phone itself. Calculated with lifetime of 3 years.

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