SUSTAINABILITY STATEMENT WSC’s Human Rights Practice is aligned with the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. The day-to-day responsibilities and functions for monitoring human rights compliance have been allocated to various departments. l Proactively assessing our human rights impacts on an ongoing basis as part of the Group’s core business processes. l Evaluating the effects of the business and setting targets to drive continuous improvement. l Avoiding, preventing and mitigating human rights issues. l Communicating expectations to all stakeholders, including business partners. l Implementing human rights screening, training and monitoring of internal operations and supply chain partners. We respect human rights by: WSC adheres to all applicable employment and human rights regulations where its operations are based. Suppliers must do the same and abide by the Group’s Principles of Business Conduct and Human Rights Statement as a minimum. To ensure that suppliers abide by the Group’s Principles of Business Conduct and Human Rights Statement, it is included in our procurement process for vendors to sign our Corporate Social Responsibility (Labor) declaration. WSC ensures compliance to all relevant labour laws and our internal Principles of Business Conduct covers human rights issues, including non-discrimination, freedom of association and collective bargaining, prevention of child labour, forced and compulsory labour. Our Approach to the Human Rights Issues Affecting the Industry Forced Labour We do not tolerate forced labour and/or any forms of modern slavery, including bonded labour or human trafficking. Every employee willingly accepts the offer made by the Company. Child labour We strictly comply and adhere to international child labour laws and the minimum legal age to work in every country in which we operate. Discrimination We prohibit any form of discrimination based on race, creed, sex, social status, religion, nationality, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical and mental disability or any other grounds. Harassment and inhumane treatment Harassment is strictly not tolerated in any form, whether physical or mental, including sexual harassment or power harassment. Working hours and wages We monitor employee working hours, holidays and leaves of absence to comply with applicable laws and regulations. Grievance Transparency and respectful engagement are cornerstones of our sustainability performance, allowing our business to evolve successfully and respectfully. We consider a robust grievance mechanism essential to protecting the people, community and environments affected by our operations. Annual Report 2022 Wah Seong Corporation Berhad 31
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