Sustainable Corporate Operation

Sustainable Corporate Operation

Sustainability Management System

Besides pursuing operational growths and taking into consideration the interest of its shareholders and employees, PTI spares no efforts in creating a complete social responsibility management system. Starting from the core corporate value, it promotes the emphasis over social responsibilities throughout the supply chain. The social responsibility management system of PTI clearly defines respective policies a management system meeting regulatory requirements and customer demand is designed. Besides fulfilling fundamental responsibilities required by respective regulatory requirements of the government, it follows the Responsible Business Alliance Code of Conduct and the SA8000 Social Responsibility Standards, putting sustainable management into action.

RBA Membership

From the perspective of sustainable operation and development, if an enterprise lacks ideas about sustainability, even if it develops quickly, it cannot last long. PTI makes every footprint count, steadily and robustly creates a corporate social responsibility management system, and proactively gets involved in international events. It became a member of the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) in April 2015 and the membership continued to date. It continues to commit to supporting the vision and the mission of the RBA by exercising its influence as a industrial leader in the creation of a more friendly and encompassing workplace.

RBA Code of Conduct

The RBA Code of Conduct is the corporate social responsibility standards commonly adopted in the international society and covers five major domains, namely employees, health and safety, environment, ethical regulations, and management system. As a member, PTI is responsible for promoting complete fulfillment of the regulations. Sustainability Management Office is responsible for the management and supervision. PTI values the beliefs of the RBA and extends them to the supplier supply chain system, demonstrating its determination in fulfilling corporate social responsibilities. PTI complies with the RBA Code of Conduct in every aspect of business operation.

Implementation of the SA8000 Social Responsibility Management System

SA8000, the Social Accountability 8000 International Standard was initiated in 1997 by the Social Accountability International (SAI) and became the first corporate social responsibility qualification criteria that may be used in third-party verification around the world. It consists of 9 major constructs, child labor, forced and compulsory labor, health and safety, assembly freedom, and collective negotiation right, discriminatory and punitive measures, work time, compensation and management system. This international standard not only clearly defines social responsibilities but also answers to the core corporate values of PTI. Since the SA8000 certificate was issued by the verifying institution in December 2016, periodic follow-up audits have taken place once every 6 months. Creating a high-quality workplace environment and implementing corporate social responsibility are the direction of our continuous efforts.

Policy

RBA Code of Conduct Policy
We commit to:
  • Complying with customer's requirement, applicable laws and regulations to respect and support the fundamental human rights of employees.
  • Adopting the highest standards of code of business conduct and ethics as our business operation and employee guidelines.
  • Establishing a safe and healthy working environment to achieve the ultimate target of zero accident.
  • Fulfilling the environmental protection policy to meet the goal of sustainable development.
  • Designing and implementing the management system in accordance with the legal regulation and customer's requirement to reduce the risks and achieve continuous improvement.
Labor Policy
  • Don't use child labor, and don't use forced, bonded or involuntary labor.
  • Work and rest periods in line with the Labor Standards Act.
  • Do follow the applicable laws for employee compensation and benefits.
  • Do fair treatment and respect for each employee; prohibit any form of harassments and inhumane treatments, including corporal punishment, threatening, abuse, slavery.
  • Provide equal opportunities to work. Do not discriminate employees or job applicants because of race, color, age, gender, sex orientation, disability, nationality, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, marriage condition, or any other personal characteristic protected by laws.
  • Do respect and protect employees' rights of freedom of speech and freedom of assembly and association. Do protect employees from retaliation and threats.
  • Do comply with local labor laws, customers' related requirements, and international standards.
Ethics Policy
Business Integrity

We prohibit any and all forms of bribery, corruption, extortion and embezzlement.

No Improper Advantage

Bribes or other means of obtaining undue or improper advantage are not to be promised, offered, authorized, given or accepted.

Disclosure of Information

Information regarding labor, health and safety, environmental practices, business activities, structure, financial situation and performance is to be disclosed in accordance with local applicable law.

Intellectual Property

Intellectual property rights are to be respected; transfer of technology and know-how is to be done in a manner that protects intellectual property rights; and customer information is to be safeguarded.

Fair Business, Advertising and Competition

Standards of fair business, advertising and competition are to be upheld. Appropriate means to safeguard customer information must be available.

Protection of Identity and Non-Retaliation

Programs that ensure the confidentiality, anonymity and protection of supplier and employee whistleblowers are to be maintained, unless prohibited by law.

Personal Information Protection

Ensure to protect personal information of employees, customers, suppliers and any other related third party. Personal information shall be collected on the legitimate purpose, processing and use.

Confidential Information

Protect company and customer related information services, technology, financial etc., shall not be disclosed to any third party without permission.

Environment, Safety and Health Policy
  • Notify employees, customers and related parties with environment, safety and health policy.
  • Comply with the legislations of environmental protection, safety, health, and customer requests.
  • Consult and participate in prevention of injury, illness, accident and lost control by the workers and workers’ representatives.
  • Accommodate international environmental protection trend and context to drive energy-saving and waste-minimizing activities actively.
  • Review and improve constantly the environmental, safety and health management system to promote the objectives and whole performance.
Conflict-Free Minerals Policy

PTI sustained attention to the conflict minerals issue, we avoid conflict mineral(s) that directly or indirectly finance or benefit armed groups from conflict-affected regions. PTI related business transactions in accordance with RBA. To ensure that metals of gold, tantalum, tin and tungsten are not excavated from conflict affected and high risk areas (CAHRAs) such as Democratic Republic of Congo, “Conflict-Free Minerals Policy” practices are follows:

  • Exercise due diligence with relevant suppliers consistent with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas and encourage our suppliers to do likewise with their suppliers.
  • RMI “Conflict Metal Reporting Template (CMRT) ”,“Extended Mineral Reporting Template(EMRT)”are used for investigation on suppliers conflict metal. PTI also requests suppliers to commit to the prevention over the use of metals from CAHRAs.
  • Require suppliers to trace the source of metals, confirm the RMAP Conformant Smelters & Refiners in our supply-chain to meet conflict-free.
  • Immediately discontinue engagement with suppliers who pose a reasonable risk to be supporting conflict.
Anti-Bribery Policy
  • Abide by integrity and ethics and engage in business activities based on the principles of fairness, honesty, trustworthiness and transparency.
  • Forbidden to directly or indirectly provide, receive, promise any improper benefits, or engage in other violations of integrity, legal requirements, or fiduciary obligations.
  • Comply with relevant Anti-Bribery laws, regulations and customer requirements.
  • Encourage reasonable reporting and protect the whistleblower from any form of retaliation or unfair treatment.
  • Implement Anti-Bribery Management System and keep on striving for continuous improvement in order to achieve the goals of bribery prevention.
Energy Policy
  • The organization’s activities, products and service follow energy policy and energy review to decrease energy impact.
  • The policy should be appropriate to the scale of the organization’s Energy risks.
  • The policy should include a commitment to satisfy applicable legal requirements and other requirements related to energy efficiency, energy use and energy consumption.
  • The policy should provide the framework for setting and reviewing Energy objectives and targets.
  • Support the procurement of energy efficient products and services that impact energy performance.
  • Support design activities that consider energy performance improvement.