Supplier Responsibility

Supplier Responsibility at Apple

Apple is committed to ensuring the highest standards of social responsibility wherever our products are made. Part of our role as a global, corporate citizen is to ensure our suppliers meet the standards outlined in our Supplier Code of Conduct. As a result of our compliance monitoring and the subsequent corrective actions, working conditions have improved at many facilities across the Apple supply chain.

Auditing and Compliance

Auditing and Compliance

At the centre of our compliance programme is the Apple Supplier Code of Conduct, specifying everything from fair hiring practices and reasonable work hours to safe working conditions. To monitor compliance, we conduct rigorous onsite audits and — in the event of violations — insist on corrective actions. Learn more

Beyond Compliance

Beyond Compliance

Apple communicates the importance of social responsibility through regular business reviews with our suppliers. At the same time, we work with them to develop training programmes in workers' rights and management obligations. We are also exploring computer-based learning solutions to support workers' educational aspirations. Learn more

Resources

  • Supplier Responsibility 2009 Progress Report

    The results of our recent supplier audits are detailed in our latest report.

    2009 Progress Report

  • Historical Reports

    Previous reports provide information on past audits of our suppliers.

    2008 Report 2007 Report

  • Supplier Code of Conduct

    The Apple Supplier Code of Conduct requires our suppliers to ensure safe working conditions, treat their employees with respect and dignity, and establish and maintain environmentally responsible manufacturing processes.

    The Apple Supplier Code of Conduct

  • Committed to the Environment

    We recognise our responsibility as a global citizen and are continually striving to reduce the environmental impact of the work we do and the products we create.

    Apple and the Environment

  • The Electronics Industry Citizenship Coalition

    Apple is actively engaged with the Electronics Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC), a group of electronics firms that work together to voluntarily improve working conditions and environmental stewardship throughout the electronics supply chain.

    EICC