Chinese Environmental Groups Accuse Apple of Systemic Pollution

A new report released today by five Chinese non-government environmental groups accuses Apple suppliers of systemic pollution, reports the Financial Times. The report says Apple is using suppliers with public records of environmental violations and is taking "advantage of the loopholes in developing countries' environmental management systems".

The accusations escalate a standoff between Apple and Ma Jun, director of the Institute of Public and Environmental Affairs, a co-author of the report, which is threatening to damage Apple's image. The groups have sought to persuade 29 big electronics brands over the past year to work with them on containing pollution in their supply chain, but singled out Apple as unresponsive.

Just hours before the report's publication, Apple reportedly invited Mr Ma to start a dialogue on his allegations.


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