A Washington-based U.S. advocacy group has sued Apple alleging that the company uses conflict minerals tied to human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, despite Apple’s repeated denials. The same group, International Rights Advocates, previously brought a similar cobalt-sourcing lawsuit against Apple, Tesla, and other tech companies, but U.S. courts dismissed the case last year. Maxwell Akalaare Adombila and David Lewis for Reuters:
By the end of 2025, Apple plans to use 100 percent recycled cobalt in all Apple-designed batteries; 100 percent recycled tin soldering and 100 percent recycled gold plating in all Apple-designed rigid and flexible printed circuit boards; and 100 percent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets across all products. As we make progress toward these goals, we continue our work to source tin, tungsten, tantalum and gold (“3TG”) and other minerals responsibly. Although Apple does not source primary material directly from mine sites, our responsible minerals sourcing program includes requirements that apply to all levels of Apple’s supply chain. As of December 31, 2024 — for the tenth consecutive year — 100 percent of the identified smelters and refiners in our supply chain for all applicable Apple products manufactured during 2024 participated in an independent third-party conflict minerals audit for 3TG. These audits encompassed the identified smelters and refiners that provide materials for the following Apple product categories: iPhone, Mac, iPad, AirPods, Apple TV, Apple Watch, Apple Vision Pro, Beats products, HomePod, HomePod mini, Apple Card, and all Apple accessories. Based on our due diligence, including analyzing the information provided by third-party audit programs, upstream traceability programs, independent reporting, and our suppliers, we found no reasonable basis for concluding that any smelters or refiners of 3TG identified in our supply chain as of December 31, 2024 directly or indirectly financed or benefited armed groups in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (“DRC”) or an adjoining country. In response to reports of escalating regional conflict, as well as smuggling and illegal taxation, in June 2024 Apple issued a notification to its suppliers to cease the sourcing, directly or indirectly, of 3TG for Apple parts and products from the DRC and Rwanda. Support MacDailyNews at no extra cost to you by using this link to shop at Amazon. The post International Rights Advocates again sues Apple over Congo conflict minerals appeared first on MacDailyNews. You're currently a free subscriber to MacDailyNews. For the full experience, upgrade your subscription.
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