Human Rigths and Social Compliance Policy

Our Purpose

As Karbosan Zımpara Taşı Sanayi A.Ş., we conduct all our activities in accordance with the principles of respect for human rights, ethical values, fair working conditions and sustainability.
We are committed to providing a reliable, fair, respectful and inclusive working environment for our employees, suppliers, customers and all stakeholders by complying with applicable national legislation, international conventions to which we are a party, the Fundamental Conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights of the United Nations.

Our Commitments

Respect for Human Rights

We respect fundamental human rights in all our activities and support their protection.
We do not tolerate discrimination on the basis of race, colour, gender, age, language, religion, sect, ethnic origin, nationality, disability, marital status, pregnancy, political opinion, trade union membership, sexual orientation or any other status or characteristic.
We establish and continuously improve effective, transparent and accessible reporting mechanisms to prevent, identify and remedy human rights violations.

Fair and Legal Working Conditions

We ensure that working hours, overtime practices, remuneration and all employment-related rights are implemented in accordance with applicable legal requirements and are regularly monitored.
We safeguard our employees' rights to:

• Receive fair and lawful remuneration; 
• Receive full payment for overtime work; 
• Benefit from social security rights; 
• Use annual leave and other statutory entitlements. 

Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining

We respect our employees' rights to establish or join trade unions, withdraw from trade unions and participate in collective bargaining processes.
No employee shall be subject to pressure, discrimination, retaliation or adverse treatment for exercising these rights.

Prevention of Forced Labour

We have zero tolerance for forced labour, bonded labour, human trafficking, prison labour or any form of work that is not freely chosen. All employment relationships are based on the principle of free and voluntary participation.
We do not confiscate or retain employees' identity documents, passports or personal documents.
Employees have the right to terminate their employment relationship voluntarily, subject to applicable legal requirements and contractual obligations.

Protection of Children and Young Workers

We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to child labour.
We do not employ children below the minimum working age established by applicable national legislation or persons under the age of 15.
Workers under the age of 18 shall not be assigned to hazardous, heavy or otherwise harmful work that may adversely affect their health, safety or development.
Working hours and duties of young workers shall be planned and managed in accordance with applicable legislation.

Elimination of Discrimination, Equal Opportunities and Fair Recruitment

We adopt the principle of equal opportunity in recruitment, placement, career development, training, remuneration and promotion processes. We do not tolerate discrimination based on gender, race, religion, age, political opinion, disability, ethnic origin or any other legally protected characteristic.
Candidates and employees are evaluated solely on the basis of their knowledge, experience, qualifications, competencies and performance.
We maintain a zero-tolerance approach towards all forms of discriminatory practices.

Prevention of Harassment, Abuse and Mistreatment

We strictly reject physical, psychological, verbal or sexual harassment, bullying, mobbing, violence, coercion, threats, humiliation, ill-treatment and any form of abuse or exploitation.
We are committed to providing a safe, respectful and inclusive working environment for all employees.
We encourage the reporting of such behaviours, ensure that reports are handled confidentially and implement appropriate disciplinary processes where necessary.

Grievance and Reporting Mechanism

We support our employees, suppliers and other stakeholders in raising concerns relating to human rights, ethics, working conditions, occupational health and safety or any other matters covered by this policy through safe, confidential and accessible reporting channels.
No person who makes a good-faith report or complaint, or who contributes to an investigation, shall be subjected to retaliation, discrimination, pressure, threats or any other adverse treatment.
We adopt a zero-tolerance approach to retaliation.

Training and Continuous Improvement

We implement regular training programmes to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies of our employees.
We promote awareness of human rights, ethical standards, social compliance, occupational health and safety, environmental protection and sustainability.
We provide equal access to training and development opportunities for all employees.

Employee Participation

We consider the opinions, suggestions and feedback of our employees to be an important part of organisational development.
We establish mechanisms that encourage open communication and enable employees to contribute to decision-making processes.
All feedback and reports received are evaluated objectively and impartially, and appropriate improvements are implemented where necessary.

Occupational Health and Safety

Providing a safe and healthy working environment is one of our fundamental priorities.
We identify risks proactively, take appropriate preventive measures and continuously improve systems designed to protect the health and safety of our employees.
We adopt a continuous improvement approach to preventing occupational accidents, injuries and diseases.

Environmental Protection

We conduct our activities in accordance with environmental responsibility and sustainability principles.
We support the efficient use of natural resources, reduction of waste, improvement of energy and water efficiency, and continuous reduction of our environmental impacts.
We recognise environmental protection as a shared responsibility towards future generations.

Ethical Management and Transparency

We conduct our activities in accordance with the principles of integrity, accountability and transparency.
We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to bribery, corruption, fraud, embezzlement, conflicts of interest, misconduct and all other unethical practices.
We establish open, trust-based and ethical relationships with relevant public authorities, customers, employees, suppliers and other stakeholders.
We are committed to fully complying with our legal obligations and promoting a culture of ethical business conduct throughout our organisation.

Social Compliance in the Supply Chain

Our commitment to social responsibility is not limited to our own operations.
We expect our suppliers, contractors and business partners to comply with the principles set out in this policy, including those relating to human rights, working conditions, occupational health and safety, ethical conduct and environmental responsibility.
We conduct risk-based assessments and support continuous improvement throughout our supply chain.

Implementation and Continuous Improvement

This policy is supported by the management of Karbosan Zımpara Taşı Sanayi A.Ş. and serves as a guiding framework for all our employees, suppliers and business partners.
The effectiveness of this policy is reviewed regularly and continuously improved.
As Karbosan Zımpara Taşı Sanayi A.Ş., we are committed to creating a working environment that respects human rights, is safe, fair, ethical and sustainable, and to extending these principles throughout our entire value chain.