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Apple Inc. (Company)
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56
Overall
Low confidence
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13 evidence signals
5/8 dimensions with data
Sources: EthicScan Company Database, EthicScan Analysis, EthicScan AI
Last updated: 2026-01-09
Dimension scores
5 measured
Labor
37
Environment
73
Animal Welfare
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Transparency
56
Corporate Conduct
62
Geopolitical Ethics
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Health
Insufficient data
Baseline estimate (50)
Community
68
Key explanations
13 signals
AI Analysis ›
Apple Inc. may have several ethical concerns, including labor practices in its supply chain and environmental impact from device production and packaging. The company has reportedly made efforts to address these concerns, such as implementing sustainability initiatives and conducting supply chain audits. However, some issues may still persist, and consumers may want to consider these factors when making purchasing decisions.
  • labor practices in supply chain
  • environmental impact from device production
  • electronic waste generation
  • limited repairability and recyclability of devices
  • sustainability initiatives
  • supply chain audits and reporting
  • use of renewable energy in facilities
  • product take-back and recycling programs
Labor ›
3 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Apple Inc. (Labor score: 60)
  • Reported concern: Foxconn worker treatment controversy (2010-2012) (impacts score by -8)
  • Reported concern: Suppression of worker unionization efforts in China (2019) (impacts score by -8)
Environment ›
2 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Apple Inc. (Environment score: 80)
  • Positive: Renewable energy investments and carbon neutrality goals (+8 bonus)
Animal Welfare ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Transparency ›
1 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Positive: Supply chain transparency and auditing (+6 bonus)
Corporate Conduct ›
5 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Apple Inc. (Corporate Conduct score: 70)
  • Reported concern: Tax avoidance allegations in Ireland (2016)
  • Reported concern: Environmental impact of e-waste from devices (ongoing)
  • Positive: Diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • Positive: Product recycling programs
Geopolitical Ethics ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Health ›
No specific data found. Score reflects baseline estimate.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Community ›
1 signal(s) found affecting this dimension.
  • Company: Apple Inc. (Community score: 80)
About This Score ›
Based on 13 data points. Confidence: 45%. Higher confidence = more data available.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Evidence
0 items
No evidence recorded.
Score trend
Last 4
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↑ +1 since last scan
Important
This report is conservative and evidence-weighted. If public data is limited, confidence is lower. EthicScan does not evaluate people, and it does not build behavioral profiles.
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