Apple

Purchasing products in a sustainable way
Apple state on their website ‘We don’t want to debate climate change. We want to stop it.’ this quote shows that Apple care about the environment enough, to represent figures on how they are helping to stop climate change. Apple have discovered more efficient ways to produce their products, these ways have lead them to reduce their overall carbon emissions since 2011. Apple further state that 87% of their global manufacturing run on renewable energy sources. The company has taken drastic action in utilising the natural resources on Earth to power their industry sustainably. Sunlight, wind, geothermal, fuel cells, and micro-hydro are all the fuels Apple have begun to use, leading to their continuous reduction in carbon emissions.
Sourcing their products ethically
Apple’s suppliers have to demonstrate valid commitment to protecting their workers and their rights. One of these rights includes a maximum 60-hour working week. Apple states on their website ‘Last year, 92 per cent of all our suppliers’ working weeks were compliant with our 60-hour maximum standard.’ which shows how important their ethical standards are to them. Representing such a high figure means their efforts aren’t directly based on profits, but also with their workers. Additionally, it has helped foreign factory workers become reimbursed with $3.96 million of what they had lost to labour brokers.
Minimising waste and carrying out recycling
All electronic waste Apple collects worldwide is recycled in the region where it’s collected. Nothing is shipped overseas for disposal or recycling as it ensures Apple doesn’t dump waste unsafely in developing countries. Unfortunately, it is a common problem in Apple’s industry. This also encourages Apple to keep their low emission