Apple i nvestors bucked the company’s recommendations and approved a “civil rights audit” while rejecting a proposal calling for a report on Chinese forced labor . The civil rights proposal approved on Friday shows that shareholders are increasingly prioritizing issues such as race and the environment in investing. At the same time, though, Apple has faced scrutiny for its business practices in China, which has been accused of committing genocide in Xinjiang. “The vote today on the #civilrightsaudit proposal shows that investors are expecting accountability from the company when it comes to its DEI and civil rights related commitments,” SOC…