CHALLENGES IN THE GLOBAL BUSINESS

ENVIRONMENT

Institutional AffiliationDate

Company Code of Conduct

Company Code of ConductApple’s Supplier Responsibility Information

Empowering Workers

Labor and Human Rights

Health and Safety

The Environment

Accountability

Recognizes the central role played by workers

Ensures accountability to its workers and community

Empowering Workers

Observe internationally accepted labor and human rights

Observe standard working hours Prohibits under-age employment

Labor and Human Rights

Maintenance and provision of safe working environment

Provision of safety and protective gear

Health and Safety

Disposal of waste should conform to safety standards

Production should not interfere or damage the environment

Air pollution should be controlled

The Environment

Accountability is essential as it enables people to be able to trust each other and further more makes sure that everyone’s rights are respected and taken care of.

Accountability

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