Ethics

Purpose of Enacting Charter of Human Rights

Hyundai AutoEver declares this Charter of Human Rights to actively implement human rights management and at the same time to prevent human rights violations and mitigate related risks. In order to implement human rights management, Hyundai AutoEver respects and supports a wide range of recognized human rights/labor-related international standards and guidelines, such as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, International Labor Organization Constitution, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Business Conduct, among others. Hyundai AutoEver will identify and strive to prevent and mitigate the negative effects of business activities on human rights, and establish remedial procedures to minimize the damaging effects on human rights.

Scope of Application of the Charter of Human Rights

This Human Rights Charter applies to all officers and employees (including those belonging to suppliers) of Hyundai AutoEver including domestic and overseas subsidiaries, offices and branches, second-tier subsidiaries, and joint ventures. In addition, officers and employees of Hyundai AutoEver follow this Human Rights Charter when collaborating with suppliers and sales and service organizations, and further encourage all stakeholders in transactional relationships to respect this Human Rights Charter. If any matter covered by this Charter conflicts with any local national laws and regulations, the local laws and regulations shall prevail. Hyundai AutoEver may amend this Human Rights Charter to reflect the laws and industrial characteristics required by the relevant country, and may establish separate detailed policies if necessary. All officers and employees of Hyundai AutoEver shall perform their duties in accordance with this Human Rights Charter, unless there are special provisions in the laws and regulations of the relevant country or the articles of association or company regulations of an organization.

Basic Principle

Article 1. Prohibition of Child Labor and Forced Labor

Hyundai AutoEver prohibits child labor, and adheres to the zero-tolerance principle for such unfair employment practices. It takes measures to ensure that minors’ opportunity for education will not be restricted due to their work. Hyundai AutoEver shall not force any of its officers and employees to work against their free will, for example, by engaging in any act of violence, threat, false imprisonment or the like and shall not keep the original copies of personal ID cards or visas for the purpose of forced labor.

Article 2. Prohibition of Discrimination and Workplace Harassment

Hyundai AutoEver will not discriminate against any and all officers and employees in relation to employment, such as recruitment, hiring, promotion, education, wages, welfare benefits, etc., on the ground of their gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, age, marital status or pregnancy, family status, social status, political opinion, etc., without reasonable grounds, and shall establish an organizational culture that respects the diversity of its officers and employees. In addition, Hyundai AutoEver prohibits officers and employees from causing physical or mental suffering or worsening the working environment, through coercive work orders, verbal abuse or the like by using his/her position or relationship in the workplace.

Article 3. Compliance with Working Conditions

Hyundai AutoEver shall comply with the statutory working hours of each country in which it operates its business, and shall pay reasonable remuneration for service to all officers and employees, together with payroll statements. Hyundai AutoEver shall not demand any commission or brokerage fee from an employee on the grounds of employment. In addition, Hyundai AutoEver will provide all officers and employees with sufficient educational opportunities and a working environment appropriate for the performance of their duties to develop their capabilities and improve their quality of life.

Article 4. Humane Treatment

Hyundai AutoEver respects the privacy of officers and employees and fully protects their personal information and all officers and employees shall not be subject to mental or physical coercion, abuse, or unfair treatment.

Article 5. Guarantee of the Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining

Hyundai AutoEver respects the labor relations laws of the country where this Human Rights Charter is applied to, and provides sufficient opportunity for communication to all officers and employees.

Article 6. Guarantee of Industrial Safety

Hyundai AutoEver regularly inspects the facilities, equipment, tools and others of the business premises so that all officers and employees can work in a safe working environment, and prepares appropriate measures to prevent physical and mental risks and support measures for follow-up management.

Article 7. Protection of the Human Rights of Local Residents and Vulnerable Groups

All officers and employees of Hyundai AutoEver are cautioned not to violate the human rights of the local residents when carrying out their work, and shall make efforts to protect the rights to safety and health and freedom of residence of local residents. Moreover, Hyundai AutoEver shall not discriminate against vulnerable groups such as children, migrant workers, people with disabilities and women and protect their human rights.

Article 8. Protection of the Human Rights for Customers

All officers and employees of Hyundai AutoEver shall endeavor to protect the life, health, property, personal information collected from management activities of customers when providing products and services.

Article 9. Responsible Supply Chain Management

In order to establish a sustainable supply chain, Hyundai AutoEver evaluates and manages ESG risks arising from the supply chain, and conducts education and support activities for suppliers to prevent risks in advance.

Article 10. Guarantee of Environmental Rights

Hyundai AutoEver recognizes that environmental pollution can be a serious violation of human rights that directly affects people's lives and health, and establishes environmental management policies and guidelines to minimize negative environmental impacts caused by business activities.

Process for handling grievances
related to human rights violations

Hyundai AutoEver shall operate a channel to receive reports of human rights violations or human rights risks from officers, employees and other persons or organizations who are victims of such violations or are aware of human rights risks. When receiving a report on human rights violations, the relevant departments, etc. shall discuss specific remedies for the cases of human rights violations, taking into account the characteristics of the individual reported cases.

Grievance Channel to Report Workplace & Sexual Harassment

Grievance Channel

"Workplace & Sexual Harassment” banner on company
network or hotline mail

Name of Department

HR Management Team

E-mail

niesfree@hyundai-autoever.com
cypressm@hyundai-autoever.com

Mail

510, Teheran-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (06179)

Grievance Channel to Report Misconduct & Ethics Violation

Grievance Channel

“Cyber Audit” banner on the company network or the company Red Whistle

Name of Department

Audit Team

TEL(Red Whistle)

02-855-2300

FAX(Red Whistle)

02-855-2575

Hyundai Autoever
Human Rights Charter