I interact with many different companies daily, however, I chose apple because I have many apple products which I use almost 24/7. Apple is a multibillion-dollar company. Apple is a hardware and software company known for creating the iPad, iPod, iPhone, iMac, MacBook, and much more. The company is also known for their unique designs and modern innovation. This is at the forefront of their business but i am about to shine the light on their ethical practices and how they give back.
Being that apple is a multi-billion dollar company and based on the products they provide you would assume their carbon footprint would be extremely high but compared to other companies Apple’s carbon footprint is limited. according to a article written by asktraders.com most of apples carbon foot print is a product of manufacturing and device usage. However, because of this they have implemented a goal to make apple devices carbon neutral and should be followed out by year 2030. Not to include the eco-friendly offices that have already been implemented. Therefore, Apple is attempting to remove as much CO2 as they put out if not more.
According to Apple CEO Tim Cooks in regards to ethics and compliance ” We do the right thing, even when it’s not easy”. Is sustainability easy? In my opinion, No. It is hard to create products that can be reused multiple times. However, Apple has created a solution to maintain their products and allow them a great lifespan. The company allows you to trade in your old product and pay the difference for a new product but it doesnt end there. When the product is traded in Apple then recycles the product but if qualified can be sold again and used just as before.
For as long as I’ve known there has been much discriminatory behavior when hiring in the workplace, however, Apple has been an equal opportunity company. According to the ask trader article “Between 2014 and 2020 the number of employees from underrepresented communities (URCs) increased by 64%. That’s 18,000 people and jobs and URC staff now make up nearly 50% of Apple’s American workforce.” This is inclusive of the black, hispanic, and female employees. Not only that but they are also expanding into more leaderships roles.
In conclusion, There are many steps that Apple is making to benefit the environment. However, I believe for Apple to create a more socially responsible business it to get out there and be active in the different communities. Invest in more outreach programs that can help build up the economy and their business as well. On paper Apple may seem like the perfect company but there is more that can ad should be done.
References
https://www.apple.com/compliance/
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