Why did they post this? Is there any larger context to this list? Is this a routine thing? Do other companies post this? I've never seen something like this published, although I haven't really gone looking...
They are publishing their audit results and environmental impact assessment which is where I found the supplier list. I am actually really impressed with their GSM team - they've done a really thorough job. I am not sure if others - Microsoft, Samsung, Google, etc are doing the same or publishing their results.
Kudos to Apple, seriously amazing.
> 9. Does the brand (company) have a published list of direct suppliers that have collectively contributed to more than 90% of the purchase volume?
Microsoft, "Microsoft provides a list of its top 100 supply chain partners.", [2]
Samsung, "Samsung does not provide a list of direct suppliers"
HP, "HP publishes a list of suppliers that represents over 95% of its production supplier spend.", [3], HP even discloses what type of product they procure and how many workers work on HP manufacturing lines
[1] - https://rankabrand.org/electronics/Apple#detailed-report]
[2] - http://bit.ly/1EWC6XW]
[3] - http://www8.hp.com/h20195/v2/GetDocument.aspx?docname=c03728...
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For example, the United Nations Guiding Principles for Business & Human Rights and some related legislation like the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act, or the UK Modern Slavery Act require larger companies to disclose how they prevent/deal with Forced Labor in the Supply Chain. Transparency about your supply chain is generally considered best practice.
There are many other examples of proactive companies, like Marks & Spencers interactive world map of suppliers [1], Adidas Global Factory List (xlsx) [2], Unilever's list of palm oil suppliers [3], ...
[1] - https://interactivemap.marksandspencer.com/
[2] - https://www.adidas-group.com/en/sustainability/compliance/su...
[3] - https://www.unilever.com/Images/unilever-palm-oil-supplier-l...
Yes. But say you use suppliers A, B and C. On your supplier list you say "A, B, C, D, E, F". Then you are transparent, but still provide little information.