Ningbo Yongjia Auto Parts Co., Ltd. Notice to Relevant Parties Regarding Social Responsibility
2024-10-09
Author:
Ningbo Yongjia
Dear esteemed suppliers and other relevant stakeholders, :
Our company, in accordance with the requirements of social responsibility guidelines and Numerous internationally recognized standards , In accordance with relevant national laws and regulations, a social responsibility system has been established. We now require all of Yongjia’s suppliers to carry out the following social responsibility-related tasks:
One, Commit to respecting employees’ human rights and ensuring they are treated with dignity. Including: Suppliers and all employees, including temporary workers, migrant workers, student workers, contract workers, and direct employees, and Any other type of employee.
1) Prohibition of forced labor
Forced labor of any kind is prohibited, including but not limited to debt bondage (including debt servitude) or contractual labor, involuntary labor, or exploitative detention. Prison labor, slavery, or human trafficking. This includes the transportation, harboring, or recruitment of individuals through means such as threats, force, coercion, abduction, or fraud. Transfer or receive personnel to obtain labor or services. Regarding employees’ freedom of movement within the factory and their entry into and exit from company-provided employee dormitories or... In living quarters and other such areas (where applicable), unreasonable restrictions should not be imposed. As part of the hiring process, communication must be conducted in the employee’s native language or... Employment agreements in written form, including explanations of the terms and conditions of employment, shall be provided to all employees in languages that they can understand. Overseas immigrant employees must, prior to leaving their home country, ... The employment agreement received by the region prior to the arrival of such employees shall not be altered or modified upon their arrival in the host country/region, except for changes made to comply with local laws and to provide terms that are equal to or better than those originally agreed upon. All employment shall be entirely voluntary, and employees shall have the right at any time to freely resign or terminate their employment relationship without incurring any penalty, provided they give reasonable notice (which shall be clearly stipulated in the employee’s contract). The participating party shall retain all relevant documentation pertaining to departing employees. Employers, agents, and sub-agents shall not retain, destroy, conceal, or confiscate identification documents or immigration documents issued by government authorities, such as identity cards, passports, or work permits. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if an employer needs to retain such documents in order to comply with local laws, it may do so. In such cases, however, the employer must at all times allow employees to inspect their own documents. Employees shall not be required to pay recruitment fees or any other related expenses to the employer’s agents or sub-agents in connection with their employment. Should it be discovered that an employee has paid any such fees, the employer shall promptly refund the amount to the employee.
2) Minor employees
Child labor shall not be used at any stage of production. Underage 18-year-old employee (Minor employees) shall not engage in work that could endanger their health or safety, including night shifts and overtime. Participate. The person should properly take care of the students. Work records, conduct rigorous due diligence on educational partners that provide student workers, and comply with applicable laws and regulations. Protect the rights of student workers to ensure their proper management. Participants shall implement appropriate mechanisms to verify the age of employees and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Programs that utilize legitimate workplace learning should be supported. Participants should provide appropriate support to all student workers. Holding and training. Such as local... Where the law does not specify otherwise, the wages of student workers, intern workers, and apprentice workers shall be at least equivalent to those paid for comparable or similar work. The salary of entry-level employees Level. If child labor is discovered, assistance should be provided. /Remedial measures.
3) Working hours
Working hours must not exceed the maximum duration stipulated by local laws. This... In addition, weekly working hours (including overtime) must not exceed. 60 Hours worked, except in cases of emergencies or unusual circumstances, shall be voluntary. Employees shall have at least one day of rest every seven days.
4) Wages and Benefits
The compensation paid to employees shall comply with all applicable wage laws, including those pertaining to minimum wages, overtime hours, and statutory benefits. A law stipulating that all employees should receive equal pay for equal work and equal compensation for equal qualifications. Pay rates should be higher than the standard hourly wage. Pay employees for overtime work. Remuneration. Deducting wages as a disciplinary measure is prohibited. Employees should be promptly informed at the end of each pay period. A clear and easy-to-understand salary. As a single pay slip, it should contain sufficient information to verify the accuracy of the compensation paid for the work performed.使 Using temporary workers and dispatched workers Outsourced workers must comply with local legal restrictions.
5) Non-discrimination /No harassment/ Humane treatment
We commit to providing a workplace free from harassment and unlawful discrimination. Employees must not be subjected to violence, gender-based violence, or sexual harassment. Harsh inhuman treatment such as harassment, sexual abuse, physical punishment, psychological or physical coercion, bullying, public humiliation, or verbal insults. Do not engage in improper conduct; nor should you intimidate. threaten to carry out any such act. The company shall not discriminate on the basis of race, skin color, age, gender, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Same-sex gender expression, species Ethnic group or nationality, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, protected veterans Human identity, protected Genetic information or marital status, among other factors, in the recruitment and employment process—such as salary, promotion, rewards, and training opportunities. etc.) Discriminate against or harass employees Work. Clearly establish disciplinary policies and procedures to support these requirements and communicate them to employees. Should be... Employees’ Religious Activities and Physical and Mental Disabilities Provide reasonable accommodations based on the situation. Furthermore, employees or prospective employees should not be compelled to accept accommodations that may have discriminatory intent. medical examinations (including pregnancy) or virginity tests) or medical examinations. This provision is based on the International Labour Organization. (ILO) the (Employment and Occupation) Discrimination Convention (No. 111 No.) Drafted.
6) Freedom of association and collective bargaining
Open communication and direct interaction between employees and management are essential for resolving workplace issues. The most effective approach to addressing salary and compensation issues. Respect everyone Employees voluntarily form and join labor groups. The right to convene, engage in collective bargaining and peaceful assemblies, and to refuse to participate in such activities. If freedom of association... and the right to collective bargaining is subject to To the extent permitted by applicable laws and regulations, employees should be allowed to elect and join other lawful forms of employee representation. Organization.
Appeals and Complaints Mechanism
A mechanism for appeals and complaints should be established. Whistleblowers and complainants may file complaints or reports through face-to-face meetings, email, online complaints, letters, telephone calls, in-person visits, or other forms of communication. They may also authorize others to file complaints or reports on their behalf. The privacy and safety of whistleblowers and complainants shall be protected. A system for safeguarding employees who file complaints should be established. The mechanism for avoiding retribution
II. Health and Safety: In addition to reducing work-related injuries and illnesses, ensure safety and health. Kang’s working environment can also enhance productivity. The quality of products and services helps promote production, increase employee retention rates, and boost employee morale. Understand the ongoing employees Investment and education are crucial for identifying and addressing workplace health issues. Health and safety issues are of paramount importance.
1) Occupational Health and Safety
Control measures should be used to identify, assess, and mitigate potential health and safety hazards that employees may encounter. Hazards (chemical, electrical, and others) energy, fire, vehicles, and fall hazards, among others). If these measures fail to effectively control... To mitigate hazards, appropriate measures should be provided for employees. well-maintained personal protective equipment and instruction on the risks that the aforementioned hazards may pose Educational materials. Measures should be taken to promote gender equality. Measures such as avoiding exposing pregnant and breastfeeding women to substances that could be harmful to themselves or their children. working in a work environment and for breastfeeding Provide reasonable accommodations for breastfeeding women.
2) Emergency preparedness
Potential emergencies and incidents should be identified and assessed, and emergency response plans and procedures should be implemented. Including emergency reports, employee communication Minimize its impact through knowledge and evacuation procedures, employee training, and drills.
Emergency drills should be conducted at least once a year, or in accordance with local legal requirements (whichever is more stringent). be carried out according to the stricter standard. The emergency plan should also... Including appropriate fire detection and suppression equipment, unobstructed exits, sufficient exit facilities, and should... Contact information for emergency personnel and recovery Recovery plans. Such contingency plans and procedures should focus on minimizing damage to life, the environment, and property.
3) Work-related injuries and illnesses
Procedures and systems should be established to prevent, manage, track, and report work-related injuries and illnesses, including the following: Regulation: Employees are encouraged to report. Classify and record cases of work-related injuries and illnesses, provide necessary medical services, investigate cases, and take appropriate measures. Corrective measures to eliminate the incident. Therefore, the source and assistance for employees to return to work. Participants should allow employees to, when facing imminent harm, Evacuate on your own and, in the situation... Do not return until you’ve been relieved, and don’t worry about retaliation.
4) Industrial hygiene
Chemical, biological, and physical factors that may pose risks to employees should be identified, assessed, and controlled according to the level of control measures. the danger. When it is impossible to fully... When controlling hazards, employees should be provided with and allowed to use appropriate, well-maintained personal protective equipment free of charge. Participants should provide employees with... Provide a safe and healthy working environment, and maintain this environment by continuously and systematically monitoring the health status of employees and the working conditions. Participants shall provide occupational health monitoring and regularly assess whether employees’ health has been impaired due to occupational exposure. Occupational health The Kang protection plan should continue. Carry out, and should include information related to the hazards employees face in the workplace. Risk education materials.
5) Physically demanding work
Employees’ exposure to physically demanding work, including manual handling, should be identified, assessed, and controlled. /Loading and unloading materials and repetition Lifting heavy objects, standing for long periods, and highly repetitive or forceful movements The assembly work.
6) Mechanical safety protection
The safety hazards of production machinery and other equipment should be assessed. For machinery that could potentially cause harm to employees, … The equipment should be fitted with physical protection. Equipment, interlocking devices, and barriers, and ensure they are properly maintained.
7) Public health, food, and accommodation
Employees should be provided with clean restroom facilities, drinking water, and hygienic facilities for food preparation, storage, and dining. Participants or labor agents The staff dormitories provided by the institution should be kept clean and safe, and equipped with appropriate emergency exits, hot water for bathing, and sufficient... lighting and good ventilation Wind, a separate secure cabinet for storing personal and valuable items, and access control. A reasonable private space for convenience.
8) Health and Safety Communication
Employees should be provided with appropriate work in their native language or in another language they can understand. Venue Health and Safety Information and Training Training shall explain all identified workplace hazards it faces, including but not limited to machinery, Electrical, chemical, fire, and physical hazards. Clearly post health and safety information in factory areas or in locations that employees can readily identify and access. Health information and training should be included. Including content addressing specific risks for the relevant population, such as gender and age (where applicable). This should be done before starting work. Train all employees, And provide regular training after employees start working. Employees should be encouraged to raise any health and safety concerns without fear of reprisal. You need to worry about retaliation.
3. It should be recognized that, across all business functions, environmental responsibility is an integral part of producing world-class products. Participants Impacts on the environment should be identified, and adverse effects on communities, the environment, and natural resources should be minimized as much as possible, while also safeguarding public health. Kanghe Safety.
1) Environmental Permits and Reports
All required environmental permits (such as emission monitoring), approvals, and registrations shall be obtained, maintained, and updated. certify and follow its operations and Report requirements.
2) Prevent pollution and conserve resources
It should be done by addressing the source or by improving production, maintenance, and facility processes—through practices such as adding pollution control equipment or adopting other measures. Other methods, maximum extent Reduce or eliminate the emission, release, and generation of pollutants and waste. By improving production, maintenance, and... Facility processes, use alternatives Practices such as using sexual materials, reusing items, conserving resources, and recycling—along with other ways of utilizing natural resources—include... Water, fossil fuels, minerals Production and raw forest timber.
3) Harmful substances
Chemicals, wastes, and other materials that pose hazards to humans or the environment shall be identified, labeled, and managed to ensure their safe handling. Move, store, use, recycle or reuse, and dispose of. Tracking and recording shall be performed. Record hazardous waste data.
4) Solid waste
Participants should adopt a systematic approach to identify, manage, reduce, responsibly dispose of, or recycle solid waste. Waste (harmless waste). Should be tracked. And record waste data.
5) Exhaust gas emissions
Volatile organic chemicals, sprays, corrosive substances, and suspended particles generated during the course of operations. Substances that deplete the ozone layer and combustion byproducts Products shall be classified, routinely monitored, controlled, and treated as required before discharge. Ozone-depleting. The substance shall be handled in accordance with the Montreal Protocol. The Protocol and applicable regulations shall be effectively managed. Participants shall conduct routine monitoring of the operational status of their atmospheric emission control systems.
6) Noise Emission
To address pollution and disturbance caused by production activities, it is essential to safeguard the physical health of residents and employees living near the factory. The factory must, in accordance with national and local regulations, carry out effective environmental protection measures at the production site. It should develop environmental management plans and implement corresponding measures to prevent noise, water, and air pollution. Strict monitoring must be conducted to address environmental pollution, especially noise pollution.
Conduct inspections to determine the extent of noise pollution, and implement measures such as enclosing high-noise equipment, limiting its usage time, and installing additional noise-reduction devices, thereby minimizing noise pollution to the greatest extent possible. Strictly comply with regulations set forth by environmental protection authorities and refrain from conducting operations that exceed national noise emission standards.
7) Restricted Substances
Participants shall comply with regulations concerning the prohibition or restriction of certain specific substances in products and during manufacturing processes (including recycling and disposal markings). All applicable laws, regulations, and customer requirements.
8) Water resource management
A water resource management plan should be implemented to record, classify, and monitor water sources as well as their usage and discharge conditions; identify opportunities for water conservation; establish systems for water-saving measures; and control pollution sources. All wastewater must be classified, monitored, controlled, and treated in accordance with applicable requirements before being discharged or disposed of. The operational status of wastewater treatment and control systems should be routinely monitored to ensure optimal performance and regulatory compliance. Regularly inspect all equipment and facilities that use water to eliminate any instances of leakage, spillage, dripping, or seepage.
8) Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Participants should establish and report clear greenhouse gas reduction targets for the entire enterprise. They should track, record, and publicly report energy consumption as well as... Scope 1. Greenhouse gas emissions from Scope 2 and Scope 3 significant categories. Participants should seek ways to improve energy efficiency and minimize energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions to the greatest extent possible.
- Prevent soil pollution
Those engaged in the production, use, storage, transportation, recovery, disposal, and emission of toxic and hazardous substances shall take effective measures to prevent leakage, loss, or dispersion of such substances and to avoid soil contamination. By managing and controlling activities related to production and daily life, we must ensure that these activities do not pollute the soil and comply with the requirements of laws, regulations, and international conventions.
- Renewable energy
A management system for renewable energy should be established to promote the rational utilization and management of renewable energy. A renewable energy substitution plan should be developed to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy sources in production processes.
11) Cherish the forests.
Enterprises in sectors such as coal, metallurgy, and papermaking—sectors that require substantial wood usage—should set aside or allocate funds for reforestation and afforestation, establish management procedures for the use of these funds, and ensure that the funds are used exclusively for their intended purposes. When units occupying forest land are required to remove trees from the land they occupy, they must strictly comply with the state’s regulations on logging and harvesting.
12) Protect animals
We promise not to use animal fur or animal products in our products.
4. To fulfill our social responsibilities and establish a successful market position, we should uphold the highest ethical standards, including:
1) Business Integrity
In all commercial interactions, the highest standards of integrity should be upheld. Participants shall adopt a zero-tolerance policy and prohibit any and all forms of bribery. Corruption, extortion, and embezzlement.
2) No unfair advantage
It is prohibited to promise, offer, authorize, grant, or accept bribes, as well as to seek illegal or improper advantages. Other forms of benefits provided by the situation. For Obtaining or retaining business, directing business to any individual, or otherwise gaining an improper advantage. And directly or indirectly through a third party The promise, offering, authorization, granting, or acceptance of any valuable consideration is strictly prohibited. Monitoring should be implemented. Record retention and enforcement procedures, to Ensure compliance with anti-corruption laws.
3) Information Disclosure
All business transactions shall be transparent and accurately recorded in the participants’ commercial books and records. They shall be based... According to relevant regulations and current industry practices. Disclose information regarding participants’ labor practices, health and safety, environmental practices, business activities, structure, and finances. Information on conditions and performance, etc. Not allowed. Falsifying records or making false statements about conditions or practices in the supply chain.
4) Intellectual property
Intellectual property rights should be respected. The transfer of technological or experiential knowledge should be conducted in a manner that protects intellectual property rights, and... And it should also protect customers and suppliers. Information security.
5) Fair Trading, Advertising, and Competition
Fair trade, advertising, and competition standards should be upheld.
6) Identity protection and prohibition of retaliation
Unless prohibited by law, relevant procedures shall be maintained to ensure that whistleblowers from suppliers and employees are protected. 2 Provide protection to ensure the confidentiality of their reports. Confidentiality and anonymity. Participants should establish communication procedures that enable their employees to raise any concerns without fear of retaliation.
7) Responsible mineral procurement
Policies should be adopted to conduct due diligence on the origins and supply chains of tantalum, tin, tungsten, gold, and cobalt in the products they manufacture, in order to... Reasonably ensure that its origin complies with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. The “Supply Chain Due Diligence Guidance” or an equivalent and recognized due diligence framework.
8) Privacy
Participants shall commit to protecting the personal information of all individuals with whom they do business, including suppliers, customers, consumers, and employees. To meet the expectations of the aforementioned individuals regarding the protection of their legitimate privacy. Participants shall collect, store, process, transmit, and share personal information. At that time, privacy and information security laws and regulatory requirements shall be complied with.
9) Counterfeit parts
Procurement based on the suitability, price, delivery, and quality of products or services. The purchase agreement shall be in writing and clearly specify the services or products to be provided, the basis for determining the payment amount, and the applicable rates or fees. The amount of payment must be commensurate with the services or products provided. Businesses shall refuse non-genuine products such as counterfeit parts and pirated software. We should commit to not purchasing counterfeit parts or producing and selling counterfeit products. If we discover the use of counterfeit parts or pirated software, we must immediately put a stop to it.
V. Management System
A management system relevant to the scope and content of these guidelines shall be adopted or established. This management system shall include the following elements:
1) Company Commitment
Participants shall develop policy statements on human rights, health and safety, the environment, and ethics, affirming their commitment to due diligence and continuous improvement. and receive endorsement from executive management. The policy statement should be published and communicated in a language that employees can understand, accessible to all employees. The channel is communicated to employees.
2) Management accountability and responsibility
The senior executive managers and company representatives responsible for ensuring the implementation of the management system and related plans should be clearly identified. Senior Management The status of the management system should be reviewed periodically.
3) Legal Requirements and Customer Requirements
Participants shall adopt or establish processes for identifying, monitoring, and understanding applicable laws, regulations, and customer requirements (including the requirements of this guideline).
4) Risk Assessment and Risk Management
Legal compliance, environmental, health, and safety aspects related to the participant’s operations should be identified or established. 3 and processes for labor practices and moral risks (including risks of severe human rights and environmental impacts). Participants should identify the relative significance of each risk and implement appropriate measures. Procedures and physical control measures should be put in place to manage identified risks and ensure regulatory compliance. Supply chain crises—including customs seizures, traffic accidents, terrorist activities (involving political, biological, agricultural, cyber, and other dimensions), drug trafficking, kidnapping, corruption, human trafficking, threats to agricultural and public safety, and organized crime—can cause substantial losses and result in significant compensation claims for businesses. Accordingly, enterprises should develop appropriate emergency response plans.
Participants shall develop written performance objectives, metrics, and implementation plans to enhance their social, environmental, health, and safety performance (including...). Regularly assess participants' performance in achieving these goals.
6) Training
Participants shall develop training programs for managers and employees to implement the participant’s policies, procedures, and improvement objectives, and to meet applicable requirements. Legal and regulatory requirements.
7) Communication
A system should be established to clearly and accurately communicate information about participant policies, practices, expectations, and performance to employees, suppliers, and customers. The process.
8) Employee/Stakeholder Engagement and Remediation
Participants should establish processes for ongoing, two-way communication with employees, their representatives, and other stakeholders (as appropriate or necessary). This... The process should aim to gather feedback on the business practices and conditions covered by these guidelines and promote continuous improvement. Participants should provide employees with... Provide a safe environment that allows them to lodge complaints and provide feedback without fear of retaliation.
9) Review and Evaluation
Self-assessments should be conducted regularly to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to social responsibility and environmental responsibility, as well as with this Code. The requirements for the content and the requirements stipulated in the customer contract.
10) Corrective Action Process
Participants shall establish processes for promptly addressing defects identified during internal or external assessments, inspections, investigations, and reviews.
11) Documents and Records
Participants shall create and maintain documents and records to ensure regulatory compliance, adhere to the company’s requirements, and comply with relevant confidentiality provisions pertaining to privacy protection.
12) Export controls and economic sanctions
Material sourced from regions not subject to procurement restrictions and economic sanctions.
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