Fair Trade
Element 1. Establishment of standards and procedures for CP operation.
Hyundai AutoEver has established and operates the CP operation regulations, which are the basic procedures and standards that employees must follow to comply with fair trade-related laws.
Element 2. CEO’s Declaration of Commitment to Compliance Program(CP)
We are announcing the " Fair Trade Compliance Declaration” internally and externally, which contains the CEO's will to form a fair and transparent corporate culture.
Element 3. CP Manager System Operation

The board of directors is appointing a ‘CP Manager’, whose role is to establish standards and procedures to ensure the fair trade culture is embedded within the company, and to plan/supervise the overall operation of the internal compliance program, including employee education plan. The main responsibilities of the Compliance Manager are as follows:

a. Preparation and modification of the budget related to CP operations.

b. Public declaration of the commitment to compliance by the CEO and the internal and external announcement of CP standards and procedures.

c. Establishment/Amendment of the Autonomous Compliance Manual.

d. Establishment and implementation of CP-related education plan.

e. Operation of the Internal Monitoring System.

f. Inspection and investigation of employees regarding violations of fair trade laws and compliance with CP.

g. Imposition of sanctions on employees confirmed to have violated fair trade laws in accordance with‘point f’above.

h. Establishment of an incentive system related to CP operations and selection of eligible employees.

i. Evaluation of the effectiveness of CP and reflection in various management plans, including the CP operation plan for the following year.

 

Compliance Manager Shim min jeong(Vice President / Legal Group)
Element 4. Production and Distribution of the Compliance Manual

In consideration of our industry characteristics and departmental characteristics, the Compliance Manual has been created and distributed so that employees can easily understand it.

Element 5. Operation of Training/education Programs for Employees

Through regular cyber training/education and off-line training/education, we acquired basic knowledge about the Fair Trade Act and established a climate of voluntary compliance.

1. Every year, online/off-line training is conducted for all employees.

2. Special training is provided for departments with high potential for violations, related persons, and new employees.

3. CP managers and working-level managers participate in the fair trade specialised training course and voluntary compliance forum every year to increase their working knowledge and form a consensus with the Fair Trade Commission.

Element 6. Establishment of Internal Supervision System
The company operates an internal monitoring system to constanly monitor for violations of the laws in daily business operations, and to take prompt action when such violations are discoverd, as follow:

1. Risk assessment

2. Pre-business consultation system

3. Direct reporting system

4. Whistleblowing system

Element 7. Establishment of the Sanctions system for Violators of the Fair Trade Act
We are providing incentives to individuals or organizations that contribute to the spread of a fair trading compliance culture and the development of compliance programs, thereby fostering the active and voluntary participation of our employees. For employees who violate the Fair Trade Act, disciplinary regulations and CP operation regulations are in place so that disciplinary action can be taken through the personnel committee. Provisions such as the duty to guarantee confidentiality and prohibition of disadvantageous measures for fair trade informants are newly added in the CP operation regulations to protect fair trade informants. Additionally, we are establishing measures to prevent recurrence in order to enhance the effectiveness of compliance program operations.
Element 8. Evaluation and Improvement of CP Operations
We conduct regular inspections, performance analysis, and awareness evaluation to evaluate the operational performance of CP, evaluate the effectiveness of training for employees, and provide continuous feedback and reflect them on program improvements.
CP operation results are reported to the board of directors and reflected in the design and implementation of management processes