ASAŞ Aluminum Sustainable Supply Chain Policy
As ASAŞ Aluminum, we expect all our suppliers and business partners to comply with the following principles within the framework of our corporate values:
- Visionary
- Continuous Improvement
- Caring / Sensitive
- Reliable and Sustainable Supply Chain Approach
- Compliance with Human Rights and Working Conditions
- Provides employees with rights in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Does not discriminate based on religion, language, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, etc.; ensures equal opportunities.
- Does not tolerate physical, sexual, psychological, or emotional harassment.
- Prohibits forced labor and child labor, complying with the International Labour Organization (ILO) and other applicable standards.
- Environmental Responsibility
- Meets at least the minimum legal and regulatory requirements.
- Fights against climate change and reduces its carbon footprint.
- Enhances energy efficiency, uses resources efficiently, and promotes recycling.
- Manages waste and emissions while striving to exceed environmental and energy-related regulations.
- Ethical Business Practices
- Does not engage in bribery, corruption, or fraud; complies with anti-corruption laws.
- Protects trade secrets, financial information, and other confidential data of ASAŞ Aluminum.
- Avoids conflicts of interest and informs relevant parties if such a situation arises.
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Provides employees with safe working conditions at least in accordance with legal and regulatory requirements.
- Takes necessary precautions to prevent workplace accidents and occupational diseases.
- Competition and Transparency
- Prevents monopolization and promotes fair competition.
- Provides equal opportunities to business partners and ensures transparency in processes.
- Legal and Ethical Responsibility
- Complies with all applicable national and international laws in its operations.
- Maintains accurate, honest, and timely records of all transactions without falsification or concealment.
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Incorporates the perspectives of employees, customers, suppliers, and local communities into business processes.
- Strives to understand stakeholders’ needs and provide value-adding solutions.
- Sustainable Value Chain
- Manages all resources effectively and in an integrated manner.
- Continuously improves processes through lean and innovative methods.
- Conflict Minerals and Human Rights Violations
- Does not use "conflict minerals" in its operations and avoids activities that violate human rights.
- Gift Policy
- Does not accept gifts that could create the appearance of impropriety or lead to a dependency relationship.
Our business mindset requires us to work only with suppliers who can consistently meet our standards and specifications and who align with our corporate values. We expect our suppliers not only to comply with these rules but also to make reasonable efforts to exceed expectations and promote continuous improvement in their business activities. These rules apply to all contractual suppliers, business partners, and ASAŞ, who are also expected to extend these requirements to their own supply chains. We commit to working in collaboration with all our stakeholders on this matter.
SUPPLIER DECLARATION
As a supplier of ASAŞ, we:
- Have carefully read the ASAŞ Sustainable Supply Chain Policy provided by ASAŞ Aluminum.
- Are aware of all laws and regulations applicable to our operations in the country where we operate.
- Will inform ASAŞ Aluminum of any violations related to these rules.
- Unconditionally accept, declare, and commit to complying with the requirements of ASAŞ Aluminum’s Sustainable Supply Chain Policy without any exceptions and considering them as opportunities for development.
- Will inform all our employees and subcontractors about ASAŞ Aluminum’s Sustainable Supply Chain Policy and ensure their full compliance with these rules.
Additionally, we hereby authorize ASAŞ Aluminum or any organization authorized by ASAŞ Aluminum to conduct audits at our organization or our subcontractor suppliers at any time, without prior notice, to verify compliance with ASAŞ Aluminum’s Sustainable Supply Chain Policy.
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