We demand that suppliers treat workers fairly and ethically at all times.
Every supplier that does business with Apple must demonstrate the highest commitment to protecting workers’ rights. This includes abiding by a maximum 60-hour workweek. Last year, 92 percent of all our suppliers’ workweeks were compliant with our 60-hour maximum standard. It also means holding suppliers accountable to ethical hiring practices. In 2014, we helped over 4500 foreign contract workers recoup US$3.96 million in excessive fees paid to labor brokers. Our dedication to human rights even extends to using more conflict-free minerals in our products.