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1 Feb 2011

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Apple

[PDF] Apple Supplier Responsibility - 2011 Progress Report

Apple is committed to driving the highest standards of social responsibility throughout our supply base. We require that our suppliers provide safe working conditions, treat workers with dignity and respect, and use environmentally responsible manufacturing processes wherever Apple products are made...Apple’s approach to supplier responsibility extends beyond our audit program. We empower workers through training, educate factory management, address underlying issues with nongovernmental organizations (NGOs) and industry groups, and hold suppliers accountable for their practices...Apple continues to drive improvements that make a di∂ erence. In 2010, our supplier responsibility program included the following key activities...

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Allegations of pollution in Apple's supply chain in China - Sep 2011

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