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Apple
[ HQ : CUPERTINO , USA ]
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The tech giant is one of the world ’ s leading brands and is also a member of the “ Big Four ”. The annual release of new products , such as the newest generations of iPhone and iPad , cause a significant spike in sales every year . Founded originally by Steve Jobs , Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne in 1976 , Apple has enjoyed staggering success over the past 43 years and , in 2018 , became the first US company to be valued at over $ 1trn . With sustainability considered a key pillar at Apple , the company has made a concerted effort to be greener through the launch of new products , with the MacBook Air and Mac mini made from 100 % recycled aluminum . DECEMBER 2019