Section 2, describes proprietary model
Apple's global supply chain spans 52 countries, with thousands of suppliers and companies around the world contributing to the process of building our products. We take a very broad view of our supply chain and the responsibility that comes with it. We consider our supply chain to include everything that goes into designing, building, delivering, supporting, and recycling Apple products, as well as our Retail Stores and all of the services and operations that are part of our supply chain ecosystem. The term “Apple” as used in this 2021 Statement refers collectively to Apple Inc. and its subsidiaries. For the purposes of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015, this 2021 Statement is made on behalf of Apple Europe Limited, Apple (UK) Limited and Apple Retail UK Limited, whose ϓnancial years ended September 25, 2021. This 2021 Statement is also made in compliance
with the California Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010. p. 3
Apple PTY Limited Business Structure, Operations and Supply Chain
2.1 Structure and Operations
Apple Pty Limited is an Australian proprietary company limited by shares, incorporated in New South Wales, Australia, and a wholly owned indirect subsidiary of Apple Inc. Apple Pty Limited employs nearly 4,000 people in australia, primarily n retail, business operations, services, sales and customer support roles.
Apple Pty Limited wholly owns Apple Sales New Zealand. Apple Sales New Zealand operates Apple's New Zealand business. Management of Apple Sales New Zealand is overseen by Apple Pty Limited's Board of Directors. p. 22