Reportable Offenses
‘Human Rights Violation’ issues include the following human rights-related
grievances that occur in within the company, subsidiaries, and supply chain.
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1. Non-Discrimination in Employment
We prohibit discrimination based on individual characteristics such as race, gender, age,
disability, nationality. We provide equal employment opportunities and ensure fair evaluations.
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2. Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
We guarantee workers' freedom of association and their right to collective bargaining,
and disadvantages due to union activities is prohibited.
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3. Prohibition of Child and/or Forced Labour
We prohibit forced labour, human trafficking, and child labour. All workers are
guaranteed the right to work of their own free will.
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4. Human rights Violations Due to Non-compliance with Industrial Safety
We provide workers with essential safety equipment and protective gear.
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5. Human Rights Violations Within the Supply Chain
We ensure that human rights violations such as forced labour and child labour do not occur
within the supply chain.
※ Issues related to “fair trade” are not accepted at this center.
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6. Human Rights Violations in Local Community
We strive to prevent human rights violations in local communities caused by our business
operations. This includes gathering feedback, assessing the impact on the local
environment, safety, health, and economic activities, and taking measures to minimize
any adverse effects on the rights of local communities.
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7. Violation of Environmental Rights
We comply with legal standards related to environmental protection.
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8. Violation of Consumer Rights
We provide products and services that do not pose a threat to consumers’ health.
Important Note for Reporting
✔ This center handles human rights violations. For reports related to unethical behavior, power
harassment, workplace bullying, sexual harassment, and fair trade, please use the separate reporting
center under the designated tab.
Protection of the identity of informants and those who cooperate
To keep an informant’s identity confidential during the compensation payment process, the head of
the audit function inside the Legal Affairs Office receives the compensation and delivers it to the
informant in a way that ensures confidentiality and he or she wants.
Prohibition of disclosing and tracking down informants and those who
cooperate
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Prohibition of disclosing the identity of informants and those who cooperate
Any executives and employees who become aware of the identity of informants and those who
cooperate, whether on duty or by accident, are prohibited from disclosing their identities.
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Prohibition of tracking down informants and those who cooperate
The accused person, his/her department and other relevant departments are strictly prohibited
from carrying out any activities that may disclose the identity of informants and those who
cooperate, such as making inquiries to the Legal Affairs Office and engaging in investigation
activities to find out their identity.
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Prohibition of identity disclosure by audit personnel
It is prohibited to disclose or imply the identity of informants and those who cooperate without
their consent.
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Punishment in case of violation
Prohibition of unfair treatment of informants and those who cooperate
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Investigation of identity disclosure
When the identity of an informant and those who cooperate is disclosed, it
shall be reported to the Legal Affairs Office.
The Legal Affairs Office launches its
investigation into how their identity was disclosed and punishes responsible persons.
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Prohibition of unfair treatment
Any unfair treatment of informants and those who cooperate is prohibited, and
punishment for violation shall be stipulated in relevant documents.
How to report
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Description |
Where to report |
Sustainability Department |
How to report |
Informants can choose the most convenient way among the website, mail, phone, fax, physical visit and others. |
Instruction |
Specify the personal information of the informant himself/herself and the accused person as well as the details of the violation according to the 5W1H method with relevant evidence attached.
However, in the case of a matter of urgency (e.g. unethical behavior is underway at the moment of reporting), it can be reported without evidence.
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Office in charge |
Cyber reporting
Go to the company website (www.poscointl.com) and click “Report Center > Human Rights Violation Report“
Phone/fax/physical visit (Sustainability Department)
Telephone: 82-2-759-2861 / Fax: +82-2-2076-2975
Mail
Sustainability Department, POSCO INTERNATIONAL, 165,
Convensia-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, 21998, Republic of Korea
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