Policies and Codes
To regulate and promote sustainable development, the Company has formulated a series of sustainable development policies and rules, which are all approved by the Board of Directors. Under the supervision of the ESG Working Leadership Group, the ESG Taskforce is responsible for coordinating and implementing the policies. At the same time, the Company also places greater emphasis on strengthening the supervision mechanism of ESG violations. The Legal and Compliance Department continuously records, analyses such violations and implements compliance procedures. The Audit Department is responsible for internal control and audit. Thus, our operations are ensured to always comply with ESG principles.
In 2023, we revised 7 sustainable development policies and rules, and added 3 important new policies, including the Community Management Policy, the Tax Code of Conduct, and the Anti-Corruption Code of Conduct. This is to further clarify our position and principles and enhance information transparency.
Related policies & codes:
| Category | Policy | Key topic | Last update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall policy | Sustainable Development Policy | Good Products Good Services Good Effectiveness Good Citizen |
March 2023 |
| Environmental | Environmental Policy | Sustainable buildings Sustainable materials Energy and carbon emission management Water resource management Waste and sewage management Protection of biodiversity and habitats Stakeholder engagement |
March 2023 |
| Sustainable Finance Framework | Use of Proceeds Process for Project Evaluation and Selection Management of Proceeds Reporting |
February 2023 | |
| Responding to Climate Change Policy | Initiatives for addressing climate change | March 2023 | |
| Social | Corporate Code of Conduct | Anti-corruption Conflicts of interest Maintain fair competition Fair marketing Insider information Privacy and information security Protection of intellectual property rights Environment, health and safety Anti-discrimination, equal opportunities and diversity |
May 2020 |
| Code of Responsible Marketing | Responsible Sales Management Code Equitable and Fair Treatment of Customers Management Code |
March 2023 | |
| Policy on Employment Rights and Interests and Occupational Safety and Health | No forced labour No child labour Anti-discrimination Advocacy of diversity and inclusiveness Respect for freedom of association Guarantee of occupational health and safety |
May 2020 | |
| Supplier Code of Conduct | Ethics Employment contracts, working hours and remunerations Prohibition of using child labour Equal opportunities and labour rights and interests Occupational health and safety Environmental and safety specifications of products Environmental management in the course of operation |
May 2020 | |
| Sustainable Procurement Policy | Procurement of sustainable materials Monitoring and management of the environmental impacts produced by the supply chain |
March 2023 | |
| Shareholders’ Communication Policy | General Policy Communication Channels |
August 2022 | |
| Governance | Board Diversity Policy | Diversity Perspectives Monitoring and Reporting |
August 2013 |
| Inside Information Disclosure Policy | Responsibilities regarding Determination of Inside Information Reporting and Assessment Accuracy and Completeness of Information Handling of Emergency Situations Application of Safe Harbours Disclosure of Inside Information Maintaining Confidentiality and Restrictions on Dealing in the Company’s Securities Trading Suspension External Communication Guidelines |
August 2019 |
