Apple’s 2012 Supplier Responsibility Report ⇥

This year’s report is even more thorough than in years’ past. Apple says they audited 80% more suppliers in 2011 than the year prior, and the report demonstrates those findings. This year’s report also includes a list of their suppliers (PDF), which I don’t believe has been previously disclosed. Notably absent is Corning, the company behind Gorilla Glass which has long been assumed is the glass in the iPhone.

It’s not all perfect. Only 38% of facilities are providing adequate disclosure of, and are compliant with Apple policies regarding employee working hours. A number of facilities also practiced discrimination against pregnant women, were inadequately paying workers, or weren’t providing the required benefits. Apple has taken steps to correct these oft-offensive problems, and hopefully next year’s report will reflect that.