Tim Cook repeatedly emphasizes in interviews how important Apple is, in addition to its own products (and associated sales), the company’s social responsibility. For example, the Apple boss has been campaigning for more equality, diversity and environmental awareness in the company since his rise to CEO. Of course, the aspect of business compliance is also part of Apple’s everyday business. This includes compliance with laws and voluntary guidelines that the respective company sets itself – also from an ethical point of view.
Apple has the new one for this Website “Ethics and Compliance” released, which gives users a quick overview of Apple’s compliance activities. Tim Cook provides the motto: “We do the right thing – even if it is not easy.” The company conducts all business activities honestly, in accordance with the law and in compliance with ethical standards. The ethical component is just as important for Apple’s success as the company’s products, according to the website text.
Sanctions for employee compliance violations
Apple’s compliance guidelines are set out in the Business Conduct Policy, which summarizes all ethical requirements for employees. Every employee of the company must sign the rules, which are regularly adapted to political and social developments, once a year. Anyone who violates this can be fired. There are also annual compliance training courses and a helpline for questions. 2020 alone completed Apple employees over 555,000 individual compliance courses. Related topics include business, politics, export and sanctions, health, anti-trust guidelines and anti-corruption laws. Suppliers also receive appropriate training.
Lisa Jackson joins the New Jersey Council for Green Economy
Apple’s executive responsible for environmental issues, policies and social initiatives has joined the New Jersey Council for Green Economy. Lisa Jackson should work there to unite workplaces with clean energy across the board. New Jersy Governor Phil Murphy recently announced the members of the panel known. Its members are working on strategies to make US jobs more environmentally friendly. Family friendliness also plays an important role. Jackson is on the board in addition to her role at Apple.