COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

Apple gave more than $15 million in 2020 to lessen the effects of COVID-19 on
its employees. It implemented a number of safety precautions across its supply
chain. To keep people informed about the COVID-19 pandemic and CDC
instructions for quarantining, testing, and tracing processes, Apple has released LABOUR RIGHTS
a number of apps. In collaboration with the CDC, the White House Coronavirus
Task Force, and FEMA, the new COVID-19 website and app were developed to The Supplier Responsibility Program, established by Apple, delineates the
company's standards for its suppliers concerning labor and human rights,
facilitate access to reliable information and guidance for individuals nationwide
environmental sustainability, and ethical business conduct.
during peak pandemic.
Assessments and Audits: In order to make sure that its suppliers'
FAIR OPERATING PRACTICES facilities meet its standards, Apple regularly audits them. Numerous
topics are covered by these audits, such as pay, working hours, and
Apple have fair operating practices that they have set and follow relating to their app
conditions related to health and safety.
store and the distribution of apps via their app store, these practices include:
Training and Capacity Building: To assist suppliers in comprehending and
App store review guidelines- this is where apple have set rules which app developers adhering to Apple's requirements, the business offers training and
must follow in order to have their app on Apples platform, these include safety, capacity-building initiatives. This covers instruction on environmental
performance, design, legal considerations and more principles, worker rights, and safety.
Developer Program License Agreement- This is where app developers have to agree to
a set terms and conditions which covers the legal side of things when creating and Supplier Code of Conduct: Vendors are obliged to abide with Apple's
sharing an app. Supplier Code of Conduct. This code covers topics including
environmental responsibility, ethical behavior, and labor and human
However there are a few negative to Apples fair operating practices such as: rights.

Enhancements Over Time: Apple asserts that it has made enhancements

App store commission- Apple charge 30% commission on in-app purchases and digital
in response to concerns brought forth by advocates for workers' rights
goods, and some developers believe that the fee is too high and effects their profit
and inquiries. This entails tackling long workweeks, guaranteeing
Antitrust investigations- Apple have faces lawsuits relating to their App store policies
equitable pay, and improving safety precautions.
and develops argue that Apple have too much control over the distribution of apps and
the limitation of competition

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To become more sustainable, Apple needs to focus on consumer issues
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which will result in a better relationship and engagement with customers.
Privacy
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Apple's products and services have been designed to protect customer data
and they are continuously innovating to give customers more and more
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Accessibility
Apple has a very diverse range of potential customers, and so to Figure 1- Life cycle carbon emissions of
maximise their target market, they design their products to meet a iPhone 15 models in 2023, (Kilograms of
Apple is pledging to be the first carbon diverse range of needs. Apple has recently introduced new carbon)
neutral(for tech. firms) by 2030. accessibility product features such as sound recognition and sign
1.Future Apple iPhones will use 100% recycled language prominence to support individuals with disabilities. Does this look sustainable? Now
copper wire. Improving social development in imagine the carbon footprint on ALL
places like Africa, where they aren't ethically
sourced. HUMAN RIGHTS Apple devices that they sell.
Additionally, Apple transport their
2. Apple's first carbon neutral product is their Apple
Watch series 9. Apple has had its fair share of troubles surrounding its employees' products by plane and boat through
3. Economically, Apple will see higher profits as ethics and human rights. Issues surrounding ethics include the
containerisation which produces
consumers want more environmentally friendly numerous deaths linked to its supply chain, specifically within its
production factories in China, the main one being known as Foxconn thousands of tons of carbon.
products pushing other firms to be more
sustainable. City. These issues were brought to the public in 2010 due to the
number of suicides recorded in Apple factories that link differently to
abuse and maltreatment in the factories.
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development for society as a whole, as it worsens climate Seminar Tutor: Christopher Turner
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