Unideco Social Compliance Policy
1.Introduction
At Unideco Mobilya, we have prepared this social compliance policy to support the welfare of our employees and communities, promote ethical business practices, and operate in accordance with FSC Chain of Custody (CoC) certification. This policy covers the protection of human rights in the workplace, ensuring fair working conditions, and fulfilling environmental responsibilities.
2.Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide a framework to ensure that Unideco Mobilya meets social compliance standards in all its activities and continuously improves them.
3.Scope
This policy covers all employees, suppliers, subcontractors, and business partners of Unideco Mobilya.
4.Principles
4.1Respect for Human Rights
Protection of Human Rights: Unideco Mobilya respects and protects the fundamental human rights of its employees and relevant parties.
Prevention of Discrimination: A zero-tolerance policy is applied against any discrimination based on gender, age, race, religion, ethnic origin, disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic.
4.2 Fair Working Conditions
Safe and Healthy Working Environment: We take all necessary measures to ensure that our employees work in a safe and healthy environment.
Wages and Benefits: We ensure that our employees receive fair and adequate wages and benefits in accordance with legal regulations.
Working Hours: We set reasonable working hours within legal limits and fairly compensate employees for overtime.
4.3 Child and Forced Labor
Prevention of Child Labor: Unideco Mobilya strictly prohibits child labor and takes all necessary measures to prevent it.
Prevention of Forced Labor: We apply a zero-tolerance policy against forced or compulsory labor.
4.4 Environmental Responsibility
Sustainable Practices: We act with environmental responsibility in all our activities to protect the environment and promote sustainable business practices.
Waste Management: We take necessary measures to minimize and properly manage waste.
4.5 Ethical Business Practices
Prevention of Corruption and Bribery: We apply a zero-tolerance policy against corruption and bribery and take all necessary measures against such practices.
Transparency and Accountability: We adhere to the principles of transparency and accountability in our business practices.
5.Implementation and Monitoring
5.1 Training and Awareness
Employee Training: We regularly inform all our employees about our social compliance policy and organize training sessions.
Awareness Programs: We organize various programs to raise awareness about social compliance among our employees and stakeholders.
5.2 Internal Audit and Evaluation
Audit Plan: We conduct regular internal audits to monitor and evaluate the implementation of our social compliance policy.
Reporting: We share the results of internal audits with upper management and plan necessary corrective actions.
5.3 Complaint and Feedback Mechanism
Complaint Mechanism: We establish mechanisms through which our employees and stakeholders can safely and confidentially submit complaints and feedback.
Evaluation of Feedback: We carefully evaluate and resolve the received complaints and feedback.
6.Responsibilities
6.1 Top Management
Ensuring the creation, approval, and implementation of the social compliance policy.
Providing the necessary resources for the effective implementation of the policy.
6.2 Human Resources Department
Ensuring that employees are informed and trained about the social compliance policy.
Evaluating complaints and feedback related to the social compliance policy.
6.3 Quality Management Department
Ensuring the planning and execution of internal audits related to the social compliance policy.
Planning and implementing necessary corrective and preventive actions based on audit results.
6.4 All Employees
Complying with and supporting the social compliance policy.
Reporting any situations that are contrary to the policy to the relevant managers.
Policy Update and Revision
This policy is reviewed and updated once a year or as necessary.
Revisions are approved by top management and communicated to all employees and relevant stakeholders.
This social compliance policy has been prepared to support Unideco Mobilya’s ethical business practices, employee rights, and environmental responsibilities. It is essential that this policy is adopted and implemented by all employees and relevant stakeholders.