Social Responsibility Policy

Purpose

As Gaziantep Güven Boya İnşaat Yapı Malz. San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti., we adopt a human-centered approach in all the services we provide and commit to acting with a strong sense of social responsibility. Through this policy, we aim to contribute to environmental, social, and economic sustainability by integrating our understanding of social responsibility into all our activities. We regard social responsibility not only as a corporate obligation but also as one of the fundamental elements of our management approach and strive to make it an integral part of our corporate culture.

Scope

This social responsibility policy covers:

• Our existing polyester yarn production facility and our future investments,
• All employees of Güven Boya,
• All stakeholders of Güven Boya, including suppliers, contractors, subcontractors, and personnel involved in contracts with other organizations.

Our Policy and Commitments

In all areas in which we operate;

No Child Labor

Our company complies with the minimum age requirements set by applicable laws and regulations and does not employ child labor. Respecting children’s rights to healthy development and education is one of our fundamental principles.

Respect for Freedom of Association and the Right to Collective Bargaining

We respect our employees’ rights to join trade unions, communicate with their representatives, and engage in collective bargaining, and we support them in freely exercising their democratic rights.

Forced and Compulsory Labor

All our employment relationships are based on voluntariness. No employee is subjected to forced labor, and employment contracts are established through free will.

Prevention of Harassment and Abuse

We apply a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of verbal, physical, or psychological violence, harassment, and abuse in our workplaces. Ensuring a peaceful and safe working environment is our primary responsibility.

Working Hours and Wages

Employees’ working hours are implemented in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. Overtime work is carried out on a voluntary basis without coercion. Working hours, overtime, and all payments are conducted in full compliance with legal requirements. Compensation is provided fairly, transparently, and on time.

Non-Discrimination

Equal opportunities are provided to all employees without discrimination based on race, religion, language, gender, age, disability, political opinion, or any other similar grounds.

Rest Days and Holidays

Employees are granted rest periods and holiday rights in accordance with applicable legal regulations.

Occupational Health and Safety

Our management approach prioritizes employee health, aiming to create a safer and healthier working environment and to minimize potential losses. Based on the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System standard, we provide necessary training to equip employees with essential knowledge and skills, and we support workplace safety measures with appropriate personal protective equipment.

Environmental Protection

Our company evaluates environmental impacts that may arise from all our activities and aims to minimize these impacts. We are committed to protecting nature and preventing environmental pollution, and we raise awareness among our employees through appropriate training.

Training

The skills, competencies, and education levels of our employees determine the overall level of our company. Therefore, we aim to organize internal and external training programs to support their professional and personal development, as well as to enhance awareness of occupational health and safety and environmental protection.

Legal Compliance

We fully comply with all local and national legal regulations. We take the necessary measures to prevent the unlawful use of our products and services.

Ethical Business Practices

In all our commercial activities, we adhere to the principles of transparency, honesty, and fairness. We implement a zero-tolerance policy against bribery, corruption, and conflicts of interest.

Responsibility in the Supply Chain

We expect all our business partners from whom we procure products and services to act in accordance with principles of human rights, environmental protection, and business ethics. We operate with a responsible supply chain approach.

Evaluation of Complaints and Feedback Mechanism

We establish systems through which our employees and stakeholders can openly communicate any complaints, suggestions, or feedback. We implement improvements in line with this feedback.

Güven Boya is committed to acting with a strong sense of social responsibility and to being a company that is sensitive to the environment, society, and the economy. Enhancing social responsibility awareness, minimizing environmental impacts, and supporting fair and transparent trade practices are among our highest priorities.