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SOCIAL COMPLIANCE POLICY

 

At Abecotton, we consider respect for our employees’ rights, human dignity, occupational health and safety, the environment, and business ethics to be a fundamental principle in conducting our operations.

In this regard, we undertake to;

• Conduct our activities in accordance with applicable national legislation, international labour standards, and relevant human rights principles,

• Not employ child labour, protect the legal rights of young workers, and never permit forced or compulsory labour,

• Respect employees’ rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining,

• Ensure non-discrimination in recruitment, remuneration, promotion, and working conditions; and prohibit harassment, ill-treatment, threats, and any form of physical or verbal violence,

• Regulate employees’ wages, working hours, overtime, leave, and social benefits in accordance with legal requirements,

• Provide a safe and healthy working environment and take the necessary measures to prevent occupational accidents and diseases,

• Create an environment for communication in which employees can freely express their opinions, suggestions, and complaints without fear of retaliation,

• Work to protect the environment, use natural resources efficiently, manage waste appropriately, and reduce environmental impacts,

• Adhere to the principles of honesty, transparency, and ethical conduct in our business relationships; and prevent bribery, corruption, and all forms of conflicts of interest,

• Encourage our suppliers and business partners to comply with social compliance principles,

• Regularly monitor our social compliance performance, take the necessary corrective actions for any identified nonconformities, and ensure continual improvement.

This policy is communicated to all our employees, made accessible to relevant interested parties, and reviewed whenever deemed necessary.

                                                                                                                  APPROVED BY

                                                                                                                            General Manager

Document Name: POL.04    ​