Once again, theSEC(Securities and Exchange Commission) - the American equivalent of the AMF in France (Financial Markets Authority) - has just received a new document signed by Apple. This time, it is about taking stock of the firm's partners who, for some, are very criticized. We remember in particularFoxconn, where the working environment is more than deplorable, even if it is not discussed here.
Twelve other foundries and refineries working with Cupertino were, however, removed from its production chain, followingsuspicions of mining in areas where armed conflicts are taking place. The choice to terminate the contract with these companies was confirmed following a complete audit carried out on their activities occurring throughout 2021.
Several materials singled out
Among Apple's targets, these are above allminers of gold, tungsten, tin and tantalumwho underwent this investigation. More precisely, we find in the text a mention made to the DRC (Democratic Republic of Congo) as well as a reminder of the Apple's objective of using minerals “responsible” on a global scale.
It must be said that for workers at the lowest levels, the risks are major: collapse of galleries, exposure to toxic gases or even mistreatment from superiors are legion in certain regions of Africa. Not to mention that salaries are generally very low, and that employers go so far as to recruitchildren, more agile, to dig even deeper and up to twelve hours a day.
Your iPhone has ambition
Beyond the societal dimension of this commitment on the part of Apple, you should know that the group also aims to reduce its carbon footprint in order tono longer emit greenhouse gases by 2030. A mission carried out internally by Lisa Jackson, but which also concerns many of the company's partners since the company also intends to benefit from its indirect stakeholders.Which is not always easy…
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