Occupational Health and Safety Policy

Purpose

As GGB Holding San. ve Tic. LTD. ŞTİ., we adopt a human-centered approach in all the services we provide and commit to acting with a 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 consider social responsibility not merely as a corporate obligation, but as one of the core elements of our management approach, and we aim to make it an integral part of our corporate culture.

Scope

This social responsibility policy covers:

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

Our Policies and Commitments

In all areas where we operate;

No Child Labor

Our company adheres to the minimum age limits set by laws and regulations, and child labor is strictly prohibited. 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 unions, communicate with their representatives, and engage in collective bargaining, and we support the free exercise of their democratic rights.

Forced and Compulsory Labor

All our employment relationships are based on voluntariness. No employee is forced to work, and employment contracts are entered into by free will.

Prevention of Harassment and Abuse

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

Working Hours and Wages

Working hours are applied in accordance with applicable laws and regulations, and 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 fair, timely, and transparent.

Non-Discrimination

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

Rest Days and Holidays

Employees benefit from rest periods and holiday rights in accordance with legal regulations.

Occupational Health and Safety

Our management approach prioritizes employee health and aims to create a safer and healthier working environment while minimizing all potential losses. Based on the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System standard, we provide employees with the necessary training, support workplace safety measures, and reinforce them with personal protective equipment.

Environmental Protection

Our company evaluates the environmental impacts that may arise from all its activities and aims to minimize these impacts. We prioritize the protection of nature and the prevention of environmental pollution, and we inform our employees through appropriate training programs.

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 contribute to their professional and personal development and to increase 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

We adhere to the principles of transparency, integrity, and fairness in all our commercial activities. We apply 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 human rights, environmental protection, and business ethics principles. We operate with a responsible supply chain approach.

Handling Complaints and Feedback Mechanisms

We establish systems that allow our employees and stakeholders to openly communicate all complaints, suggestions, and feedback. We carry out improvements based on this feedback.

GGB Holding commits to acting with a sense of social responsibility and being a company that is sensitive to the environment, society, and the economy. Developing social responsibility awareness, minimizing environmental impacts, and supporting a fair and transparent business approach are among our top priorities.