Apple Inc. — Ethics Grade C

Apple Inc. receives an overall ethics grade of C (58/100) on CancelCo's corporate accountability database. Sector: Technology. Market cap: Large Cap.

Category scores

• labor: 40
• privacy: 80
• consumer: 60
• environment: 85
• humanRights: 45

Documented incidents (3)

• Supply Chain Labor Rights (high, 2022) — Apple has faced recurring reports of excessive overtime, low wages, and poor living conditions at assembly partner Foxconn in China, including significant worker protests during COVID-19 lockdowns.
• App Store Monopoly Practices (medium, 2021) — Apple was embroiled in a legal battle with Epic Games and faces ongoing EU scrutiny for its 30% commission and 'anti-steering' rules that prevent developers from offering cheaper payment options outside the App Store.
• Conflict Minerals in DRC (high, 2024) — Apple was sued for allegedly aiding and abetting the use of child labor in cobalt mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo, which are essential for lithium-ion batteries.

Documented good deeds

• Eco-Friendly Watch Series — Apple launched its first carbon-neutral products (Apple Watch Series 9) and made significant progress toward making its entire supply chain carbon neutral by 2030.

Ethical alternatives

• Fairphone — Ethical hardware company focusing on fair materials, repairability, and circularity.