“Our risk analysis informed both our supplier audit selections and programming decisions. Apple also partnered with experts in the field and utilized services of third party auditors to identify, assess and manage risks of human trafficking in the supply chain.” (Page 4).

Apple believes that empowering independent voices in the supply chain is critical to identifying, assessing, and remedying risks related to human trafficking and involuntary labor. (Page 5).

“In addition to regular, pre-scheduled audits, we randomly select facilities for unannounced audits by Apple or independent third-party auditors. These surprise audits help encourage our suppliers to

continue to meet our standards at all times—not just during scheduled visits.” (page 6).

The policy describes the escalation process by which employees and other third parties may report violations related to the policy to Apple’s Business Conduct team or through anonymous reports via a third-party hotline. (Page 5).

We also have an internal

system that enables our employees to alert Apple if they perceive an issue within their office,

or if they visit a facility and see or hear something of concern.6