This Policy is established to clearly articulate the commitment of A Technology Co., Ltd. (the “Company”) to respecting human rights and promoting environmental sustainability. The Company recognizes that corporate operations should not only advance technological innovation but also serve as an important driving force for social progress and sustainable development. The Company further acknowledges its responsibility to respect human rights throughout the global value chain.
This Policy serves as the Company’s highest guiding principle for the implementation of Human Rights Due Diligence (“HRDD”). It applies to all employees, departments, and subsidiaries of the Company, and further extends to all business partners, including suppliers, contractors, and other cooperating entities. The Company expects all such parties to jointly uphold internationally recognized human rights standards and contribute to the establishment of a responsible value chain.
The Company is committed to complying with the laws and regulations of the Republic of China (Taiwan), and to respecting the principles embodied in the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), the International Bill of Human Rights, the Core Conventions of the International Labour Organization (ILO), and the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct. The Company endeavors to avoid causing, contributing to, or being directly linked to adverse human rights or environmental impacts through its operations and value chain activities.
The Company particular emphasis on the following human rights issues:
The Company is dedicated to providing a fair, safe, and dignified working environment and undertakes the following commitments:
The Company adopts a zero-tolerance policy toward modern slavery, human trafficking, child labor, and all forms of forced or involuntary labor. With reference to ILO International Labour Standards and the RBA Code of Conduct, the Company will progressively promote the principle of zero recruitment fees for migrant workers throughout its supply chain to ensure fairness and transparency in recruitment practices.
The Company shall ensure reasonable working hours, lawful leave systems, and compensation sufficient to meet basic living needs.
The Company prohibits the withholding of employee identification documents and shall ensure that all employees, including migrant workers, are free from debt bondage and involuntary labor.
The Company is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive (“DEI”) workplace environment. The Company prohibits all forms of discrimination and workplace misconduct and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for development and advancement for all employees.
The Company regards employee health and safety as a priority and continuously improves workplace conditions and safety measures to ensure that all employees work in a safe and dignified environment.
The Company respects employees’ rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining. The Company fosters communication and dialogue between labor and management and prohibits discrimination or retaliation against employees who participate in related activities.
The Company encourages employees and stakeholders to express opinions, concerns, and recommendations in an open, honest, and non-retaliatory manner, and strives to ensure that their voices are properly heard and addressed.
The Board of Directors bears ultimate oversight responsibility for this Policy. The Sustainability Development Committee is responsible for coordinating the implementation of human rights and relevant environmental policies, while all relevant departments jointly carry out Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD)
The Company has established systematic human rights due diligence mechanisms and procedures to regularly identify and assess human rights and relevant environmental risks arising from its operations and supply chain activities. Such risks are prioritized and periodically reviewed based on their severity and likelihood of occurrence, and appropriate preventive, mitigation, and remediation measures are implemented for significant risks.
The Company incorporates human rights and environmental standards into its supplier management processes. Through its Supplier Code of Conduct and audit mechanisms, with reference to RBA standards, the Company seeks to prevent potential human rights risks within the supply chain, including issues relating to conflict minerals, and works collaboratively with suppliers to enhance sustainability performance.
The Company delivers regular human rights training across all levels of the organization, from board members, senior executives to employees, strengthening their capability to identify related risks.
The Company has established secure, confidential, and non-retaliatory grievance mechanisms and seeks to ensure that all stakeholders, including employees, migrant workers, and supply chain workers, are able to raise concerns through accessible channels without obstruction.
Where the Company identifies actual or potential adverse human rights impacts, it will promptly adopt reasonable remedial measures and provide appropriate remediation and compensation where necessary.
The Company will regularly disclose the implementation status of this Human Rights Policy through sustainability reports, the Company website, and other appropriate channels, and will maintain transparent and ongoing communication with stakeholders.