Human Rights Policies
Introduction to Human Rights Policies
《A-Introduction to Human Rights Policies》
Referencing to multiple international human rights conventions, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, The UN Framework and Guiding Principles on Business and Human Right, United Nations Global Compact, International Labor Organization Declaration of Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, etc., Nam Liong Global have formulated human rights policies such as non-discrimination, freedom of association and collective bargaining, prohibition of child labor, and prevention of forced or compulsory labor. These policies aim to safeguard the fundamental rights of employees and stakeholders.
To ensure that suppliers and contractors also abide by Nam Liong Global’ s human right policies, human rights clauses have been included in supplier contracts and code of conduct. All suppliers and contractors are required to sign and comply with these regulations.
《B-Human Rights Risks Identification and Explanation of Policies》
•uman Rights Risks Identification and Formulation of Policies
Nam Liong Global assesses human rights issues and entities with potential risks based on past incidents of human rights cases and industryspecific risks. Subsequently, we formulate human right policies and risk mitigation measures, including compensatory systems. Identified potential NAM LIONG GLOBAL CORPORATION 2022 Sustainability Report Page 44 1 Corporate Profile 2 Corporate Governance 3 Products and Services 4 Sustainable Supply Chain 5 Friendly to the Environment 6 Employee Care 7 Social Prosperity human rights issues for 2022 includes discrimination, freedom of association and collective bargaining, child labor, forced or compulsory labor, labor disputes, sexual harassment, etc. There were no related complaints or audit records reported in 2022. Please refer to the table below for detailed information:
Human Rights Issues | Discrimination | Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining | Child Labor | Forced or Compulsory Labor／Labor Disputes | Sexual Harassment |
Policy | Procedure for Anti-Discrimination Management | Management Procedure for Protection of Freedom of Association and Religious Beliefs | Prohibition of Child Labor, Management Procedure and Remedial Measures for Misuse of Underage Workers | Procedure for Anti-reprisal, Forced or Compulsory Labor, and Penal Labor | Procedures for Sex Harassment Complaints and Resolution |
Highest Governing Body for Policy-related Matters | General Manager | General Manager | General Manager | General Manager | General Manager |
Supervisory Unit | Human Resource Department | Human Resource Department | Human Resource Department | Human Resource Department | Human Resource Department |
Audit Frequency | Irregularly | Irregularly | Irregularly | Irregularly | Irregularly |
Applicable Parties | All employees, External individuals, Civil society organizations | All employees | All employees, Contractors, Suppliers | ||
Investigation or Communication Mechanisms | Complaint boxes, Complaint channels | Complaint boxes, Complaint channels | Recruitment document checks, pre-employment document review, Contractor and Supplier Investigations | Complaint boxes, Complaint channels, Contractor and Supplier Investigations | Complaint boxes, Complaint channels |
《C-Human Rights Education Training》
•Human Rights Policy Training:
To ensure that employees, external workers, suppliers, and external stakeholders are fully aware of Nam Liong Global’ s human rights policies, in addition to providing human rights policy education and training for new recruits upon their arrival, we regularly employ various methods such as cloud office announcements, educational training, and other means to educate and raise awareness. This is aimed at ensuring that all personnel understand their rights and Corporate's regulations. In 2022, the cumulative total training hours related to human right policy at Nam Liong Global amounted to 222.2 hours, with a total of 100 new recruits completing the training, representing 100% of the total number of new recruits.
Human Rights Education Training Records for 2022 | |
Region | Taiwan |
Total person-hours of training and education regarding human rights amounted for new recruits | 222.2 |
Ratio of human rights education training for new recruits | 100% |
《D-Human Rights Communication Channels and Incident Explanation》
•Communication and Remedial Measures for Human Right Policies or Incidents
Nam Liong Global has established a platform for feedback and a suggestion mailbox to facilitate communication between all workers and external stakeholders with the dedicated department responsible for human rights issues. This includes suggestions for policy improvements, alerting potential risks, and reporting cases violating human rights. To ensure the impartiality of investigations and reviews in reported or filed cases, a cross-departmental team within the Human Resource Department is responsible for investing and reviewing human rights-related incidents, as well as developing improvement measures. In 2022, no incidents violating human rights or carrying potential risks were identified.
Human Rights Issues | Number of Cases Received | Number of Cases Not Accepted | Number of Cases Investigated | Description: Nam Liong Global conducts annual audits of our operational locations and suppliers worldwide. The particular focus is given to operational locations or suppliers with significant potential risks to confirm compliance with human rights standards. The audit for the year 2022 revealed no instances of violations or potential human rights risks. |
Discrimination | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Child Labor | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Forced or Compulsory Labor／Labor Disputes | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Sexual Harassment | 0 | 0 | 0 |