Human Rights Due Diligence

The Company conducts its business in accordance with good corporate governance principles and a strong commitment to respecting human rights. It has progressed from establishing a Human Rights Policy to implementing a comprehensive Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) process to systematically manage human rights risks and impacts in alignment with international standards.

The HRDD process is guided by the principles of the United Nations under the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs). By adopting a risk-based approach, the Company ensures coverage across the entire value chain and integrates human rights considerations into its governance framework and business decision-making processes.

The assessment framework covers three key dimensions: Labor, Human Rights, and Environment. This enables the Company to identify, assess, and manage potential risks and impacts affecting employees, communities, and stakeholders throughout the value chain.

The Company remains committed to respecting, protecting, and promoting human rights across its value chain, alongside transparent disclosure, ongoing monitoring, and continuous improvement of its management processes. This commitment strengthens stakeholder confidence and supports the Company’s long-term sustainable growth.

Human Rights Due Diligence Process

The Company’s Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) process encompasses the following key elements:

1. Policy Commitment

The Company establishes and publicly communicates its Human Rights Policy, which serves as a guiding framework for business conduct and decision-making. The policy is communicated to employees, business partners, and relevant stakeholders.

2. Identification and Assessment of Human Rights Risks and Impacts

The Company identifies and assesses actual and potential human rights risks and impacts arising from its operations and across its value chain. A risk-based approach is applied to prioritize salient issues based on severity and likelihood.

3. Prevention, Mitigation, and Remediation

Based on the assessment outcomes, the Company implements appropriate measures to prevent, mitigate, and remediate adverse human rights impacts. These measures are integrated into operational processes and management systems.

4. Monitoring and Review

The Company regularly monitors and evaluates its human rights performance, reviewing risk assessments and the effectiveness of mitigation measures to ensure continuous improvement and responsiveness to evolving risks.

5. Communication and Disclosure

The Company communicates its human rights commitments, processes, and performance transparently through appropriate channels to foster stakeholder trust and understanding.

6. Grievance Mechanism and Remedy

The Company provides accessible, transparent, and secure grievance and whistleblowing mechanisms, including protections for complainants. Complaints are investigated and addressed through fair and appropriate remediation processes.

7. Capacity Building and Culture

The Company strengthens employee awareness and capability through regular training (at least annually), supported by ongoing internal communication to promote a culture of respect for human rights.

Scope of Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD)

The Company has established a comprehensive Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) framework covering three key dimensions:

  1. Labor Rights
  2. Human Rights
  3. Environmental Impacts

The due diligence process encompasses both direct and indirect operations across the entire value chain. It is designed to systematically identify, assess, and manage risks or adverse impacts on stakeholders. The Company also implements transparent, fair, and accountable remediation and grievance mechanisms where necessary.

Human Rights Risk Issues

Risk IssuePrevention and Mitigation Measures
Occupational Health and Safety of Employees
  • Establish labor, health, and safety guidelines and procedures
  • Communicate emergency response guidelines (e.g., infectious disease outbreaks)
  • Assign responsible units for oversight and provide grievance mechanisms
Elimination of Forced Labor and Compulsory Labor within the Organization and Supply Chain
  • Appoint responsible internal units to monitor and supervise compliance
  • Develop formal policies and operational procedures
  • Establish grievance, investigation, disciplinary, and remediation processes
  • Conduct due diligence and monitoring of business partners and suppliers
Gender Equality and Non-Discrimination in Business Operations and the Value Chain
  • Establish policies and targets promoting gender equality
  • Communicate policies to all stakeholder groups
  • Provide communication channels and grievance mechanisms
Climate Change Impacts
  • Establish policies and targets for greenhouse gas emission reduction
  • Provide training and awareness programs for employees and stakeholders
  • Engage with external experts and relevant stakeholders