Apple brings down code of conduct violations in supply chain even further
From 48 in 2017 it is now nine in 2020 as suppliers largely stick to 60 hour workweek
Tokyo/Taipei — Apple, which has come under fire for the behaviour of its suppliers, reported progress among its manufacturing partners during the tumultuous year of the coronavirus pandemic as it released a supply-chain responsibility report.
The Cupertino, California-based firm said improvements include a reduction in violations of its code of conduct and no cases of child labour. The 113-page report covers a range of issues, from the treatment of workers to energy usage and infectious disease policies in the wake of Covid-19. It did cite several examples of suppliers failing to fulfil their duties and noncompliance with Apple’s working-hours policy...
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