Social Responsibility Policy

Purpose

As Gaziantep Güven Boya İnşaat Yapı Malz. San. ve Tic. Ltd. Şti., we adopt a people-oriented approach in all the services we provide and commit to acting with a strong sense of social responsibility. Through this policy, we aim to integrate our understanding of social responsibility into all our activities and contribute to environmental, social, and economic sustainability. We regard social responsibility not only as a corporate obligation but also as one of the fundamental elements of our management approach and 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 Güven Boya,
• All stakeholders of Güven Boya, including suppliers, contractors, subcontractors, and personnel involved in contracts with other organizations.

Policy and Our Commitments

In all areas of our operations:

Prohibition of Child Labor

Our company complies with the minimum age requirements defined by laws and regulations and does not employ child labor. Respecting children's healthy development and their right to education is one of our fundamental principles.

Freedom of Association and the Right to Collective Bargaining

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

Forced and Compulsory Labor

All our employment relationships are based on voluntary principles. No employee is subjected to forced labor, and employment contracts are concluded by free will.

Prevention of Harassment and Abuse

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

Working Hours and Wages

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, on time, and transparently.

Non-Discrimination

We provide equal opportunities to all employees without discrimination based on race, religion, language, gender, age, disability, political opinion, or any similar grounds.

Rest Days and Holidays

Our employees benefit from rest periods and holiday entitlements in accordance with legal regulations.

Occupational Health and Safety

Our management approach prioritizes employee health, aiming to create a safer and healthier working environment and to minimize all potential losses. Based on the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System standard, we provide necessary training and equipment to employees and support workplace safety measures with appropriate 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 nature conservation and the prevention of environmental pollution and raise employee awareness through appropriate training programs.

Training

The skills, competencies, and education levels of our employees determine our company’s overall performance level. Therefore, we aim to organize internal and external training programs to support 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, honesty, 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 sourcing approach.

Complaint Evaluation and Feedback Mechanism

We establish systems through which our employees and stakeholders can openly submit complaints, suggestions, and feedback. We make improvements in line with the feedback received.

Güven Boya commits to being a company that is sensitive to the environment, society, and the economy by acting in accordance with its social responsibility principles. We aim to continuously enhance social responsibility awareness and contribute to sustainable development.