Policies

To protect Aksa Carbon information assets against all kinds of threats that may occur from inside  and/or outside, intentionally or unintentionally, to ensure accessibility to information as required  by business processes, to meet legal and regulatory requirements, to work towards continuous  improvement, and to ensure the continuity of the three basic elements of the effective Information  Security Management System (ISMS) in all activities carried out;

• Confidentiality: Preventing unauthorized access to sensitive information,
• Integrity: Demonstrating that the accuracy and integrity of information is ensured, • Availability: Demonstrating that authorized persons can access information when necessary

Aksa Carbon is committed;

To take care of the security of not only the data kept electronically, but also all data in written,  printed, verbal and similar media,

To raise awareness by providing Information Security Management trainings to all personnel,

Reporting all actual or suspicious vulnerabilities in Information Security to the ISMS Team and  ensuring that they are investigated by the team,

Prepare, maintain and test business continuity plans,

To identify existing risks by making periodic assessments on Information Security; to review and  follow up action plans as a result of the assessments,

Preventing any disputes and conflicts of interest that may arise from contracts. Meeting business requirements for information accessibility and information systems,

To carry out competitive but quality-compromising work with innovative thinking by following the  innovations in the IT sector,

To offer high quality, affordable products to the market with high quality elements that will ensure  customer satisfaction at the highest level,

To ensure that the products we put on the market fully comply with all national and international  requirements,

Working in accordance with national and international requirements,

To ensure the effective implementation of the ISMS system at all stages and to carry out the  necessary training activities to raise the awareness of ISMS of all employees in our organization,

To providing the necessary resources for the effective implementation and continuous improvement  of our risk-based quality system.

• In line with our collaborative, innovative, and efficiency-oriented approach, we are committed to reducing our environmental impacts, using natural resources efficiently, and creating sustainable value, with operational excellence at the core of our activities.

In this regard;

• We comply with applicable legislation, national and international standards, customer requirements, and other relevant obligations related to our activities and products. We systematically assess environmental risks and opportunities and implement the necessary actions.
• We measure and monitor the environmental impacts of our activities and establish targets to continuously improve our environmental performance.
• We use water, energy, raw materials, and other natural resources efficiently and responsibly in our operations. We develop practices aimed at reducing resource consumption, promoting reuse, and improving resource efficiency.
• We consider regional environmental risks, particularly water stress and resource scarcity, by monitoring our water consumption and undertaking initiatives to improve water efficiency and reduce our impacts on water resources.
• We prioritize the prevention and reduction of waste generation and support reuse, recycling, recovery, and circular economy practices.
• We adopt a responsible chemical management approach, taking into account the potential impacts of chemicals used in our production processes on the environment, human health, and safety. We manage the purchasing, use, storage, transportation, and disposal of chemicals in accordance with applicable legislation and safe handling principles. We explore new technologies, processes, and alternative raw materials to minimize chemical risks and aim to reduce our associated risks.
• We adopt a sustainable product development approach to improve the environmental performance of our products.
• To enhance the environmental performance of our products, we incorporate criteria such as product carbon footprint, resource efficiency, and circularity into our product development processes.
• We consider the potential impacts of our activities on ecosystems and biodiversity in the regions where we operate and undertake necessary measures to prevent or minimize adverse effects.
• We enhance our employees’ environmental awareness and competencies through training, communication, and participation, ensuring that environmental responsibility is embraced by all employees.
• We adopt a comprehensive approach to environmental emergencies, encompassing prevention, preparedness, response, and recovery, and continuously strengthen our resilience against environmental risks.

• We comply with the requirements of the Energy Management System, identify  and disseminate approaches and targets aligned with our corporate direction, and  continuously improve our energy performance through review activities.
• We comply with legal regulations, standards, and other obligations in all our  activities within the framework of our Energy Management approaches.
• As part of our Energy Management activities, we raise the awareness of our  employees and stakeholders regarding energy management. We ensure that our  policies and objectives are adopted by our employees. We support our employees’  awareness levels through training and encourage their participation in the  system.
• We consider energy performance in the design and modification of our facilities,  equipment, systems, and processes. By purchasing energy-efficient products and  services, we prioritize designs that contribute to sustainable development and  improved energy performance. We undertake improvements in energy efficiency,  energy conservation, and alternative and renewable energy sources.

• We do not allow any discrimination against any employee or applicant for  employment because of individual’s religion, race, color, nationality, ethnicity,  gender identification or expression, age, disability, political opinion or any other  characteristic.
• We apply disciplinary sanctions to the responsible person in case of identifying  any discrimination, mistreatment or any type of harassment.
• We prohibit the use of forced and child labor and commit to provide safe and  healthy work environments.
• We ensure that wage, working hours and benefits are in full compliance with  applicable laws.
• We abide by the nationally and universally applicable international regulations  relating to worker’s accommodation standards and access to basic services  including safe food, water sanitation and waste management.
• We implement a grievance mechanism for employees and their organizations to  raise their concerns.
• We work with suppliers and subcontractors who meet our expectations with  respect to human rights.

• Fair, transparent, and granting the right to speak, they found their potential employees to promote an  opportunity for each employee to contribute to creating value and the future of the company saw the value  it provides high-performance, development-oriented, agile, exhibiting a strong and effective leadership in all  areas of commitment High, happy, productive, successful, and we aim to create a healthy workforce.
• We adopt a management approach that works with all units with a strategic business partner approach,  constantly analyzes the needs of the company and employees, creates value and quickly adapts to changing  conditions.
• We adopt and develop fair, transparent and integrated applications in accordance with global human  resources trends.
• We abide by all applicable national and international labor laws and regulations and respect all applicable  agreements with workers’ organizations.
• We encourage a culture of mutual respect in which everyone understands and values the similarities and  differences among employees, including beliefs and religious practices. Always in full compliance with  applicable laws and regulations, Aksa Carbon provides an equal employment opportunity to all employees  and will not tolerate discrimination in the administration of any aspects of the employment relationship,  including recruitment, hiring, work arrangement, promotion, transfer, salary and benefits, training or  termination.
• It is Aksa Carbon’s policy to provide all employees with an environment of mutual respect that is free from  any form of intimidation, hostility, humiliation or other offensive behaviors that may constitute harassment.  Harassment of any sort, including any type of sexual harassment, is strictly prohibited. Regardless of how it  is treated under applicable national laws, harassment will always be a violation of Aksa Carbon values and  standards.
• We believe that respect for the dignity and rights of all employees is critical. Aksa Carbon recognizes and  respects all labor and employment laws wherever it operates, including all child labor laws. Aksa Carbon also  expects the suppliers, consultants and contractors with whom it does business to embrace similar values and  standards. Aksa Carbon employees shall cooperate to facilitate full compliance in this regard.
• We ensure that all workers are informed about the labor rights in a transparent and culturally appropriate  way. We design and manage structured training and development programs for our employees to support the  company’s corporate growing goals.
• Aksa Carbon’s health and safety rules and procedures are designed to provide a safe and healthy work  environment and meet applicable health and safety laws. Maintaining a safe and healthy work environment  relies heavily on the choices and behavior of individuals. Every employee must be aware of the rules and  procedures that apply to our workplace, diligently follow the rules, encourage others to do the same and  immediately report any unsafe situations or acts.
• We ensure that application of HSE rules is adopted, applied and observed by all employees. Adequate  training on health & safety issues related to workers’ roles and tasks will be provided. Workers will be  fostered to report any concerns about health & safety issues.
• We implement adequate training programs and exercises so as to enhance skills and capabilities of its  workers.
• We ensure that chance to express concerns and comments about the operations to workers are provided and  appropriate response within a reasonable timeframe will be received by an adequate grievance mechanism  procedure.
• We ensure that retrenchment issues are handled in compliance with national and international laws,  regulations and principles of non-discrimination. Retrenchment will comply with agreements with workers’  organizations.

• We abide by all the Legal Regulations and Standards in all our activities, in line  with our health and safety approaches.
• We aim at preventing potential accidents, injuries and health deteriorations by  effective health and safety management.
• We evaluate all potential risks due to the working environment. In order to reduce  the risks to an acceptable level, we implement actions.
• We believe that processes can be realized successfully only by the mutual  effort of all the company employees. We plan, develop and implement training  programs and actions in order to make sure that health and safety activities are  adopted as a life style.

• We abide by the conditions of Quality Management System; accordingly we  set and promote approaches and goals, review them and thus improve our  performance continuously.
• In order to be one of the leading company, we commit to fulfill the requirements  and conditions of our customers, provide unconditional customer satisfaction,  and meet the related conditions of the legal regulations.
• According to our principle of continuous improvement and development, we aim  at continuous improvement of our all processes by using new technologies to  enhance the quality and reliability of our products.
• Based on our Quality Management Philosophy, we raise the awareness of all our  stakeholders, we plan and improve the training programs continuously to make  sure our quality policy is adopted as a lifestyle by our employees.

• To ensure that all personnel read, understand and comply with the Quality Policy and  Objectives, being aware of the team spirit, to ensure the full participation of our employees  in order for our organization to achieve its goals and objectives, and to create a healthy, safe,  environmentally friendly and sustainable working environment in this direction,
• To analyze current and future stakeholder expectations correctly and to provide the  highest level of satisfaction,
• To work in accordance with international and national laws, regulations, professional  ethical rules,
• To protect confidential information and proprietary rights of customers, to keep analysis  results reliably and to ensure that they are sent to them,
• To ensure that all personnel adopt, implement the quality policies and being aware of  their responsibilities, and keep them away from all kinds of internal/external pressures  and effects that may adversely affect the quality of the work and the decisions of the  personnel,
• Within the framework of the relevant legislation; Based on the principle of continuous  development, to support the competencies of the employees with training, to provide  participation, encouragement, motivation and communication,
• To ensure that the personnel working at all levels are not involved in any practice that  will lose or weaken the adequacy, honesty and independence of the company,
• To organize the necessary studies for the purchases that provide technical competence in the  purchase of all kinds of goods and services that affect the quality of the tests/analyses,
• To fulfill its responsibilities regarding the development and realization of the quality  management system and the continuous improvement and effectiveness of the  management system, to always be open to innovations without compromising on quality,
• To be an organization that has adopted the understanding of reliability, honesty,  impartiality, confidentiality, continuous improvement and scientificness with the duties it  undertakes and the quality of its services,
• To provide service of ever-increasing quality, for this; To ensure the development and  continuity of existing infrastructure and human resources,
• It undertakes to carry out the necessary activities for the adoption and implementation  of all these quality policies and to take internal / external quality assurance measures.

• We aim at minimizing impacts from the Projects activities to affected  communities by assessing social risks and applying all appropriate preventions  and mitigation measures.
• We pay respect for people as a priority and commits to guarantee the rights in  the Project operations.
• We aim at establishing a transparent and mutually respectful relation with  communities.
• We make every effort to implement engagement activities with affected  communities in a proactive manner, disclose Project related information through  appropriate and transparent means and ensure that any discrimination does not  occur in this process.
• We evaluate all potential risks of the activities on the health of the communities;  implement necessary mitigation measures to decrease health and safety risks on  the community.
• We make every effort to ensure that means to express concerns and comments  on the operations are provided to affected communities and appropriate response  within a reasonable timeframe will be received by an adequate grievance  mechanism procedure.
• We aim at providing the security of activities, assets and staff in an appropriate  manner in order to avoid risks to workers’ and communities’ health and safety  creating from security arrangements.
• We respect cultural background of the affected communities and conduct its  operations avoiding impacts on tangible and intangible cultural heritage.

As Aksa Karbon ve İleri Kompozit Malzemeler Sanayi Anonim Şirketi, we;

• With our collaborative, innovative, and efficiency-oriented approach, we aim to create value for our business partners by providing solutions that best meet their needs, while placing operational excellence at the core of our activities and sustainably enhancing our company’s global competitiveness.
• We identify, assess, and manage the environmental, social, and economic impacts of our activities, products, and value chain, and continuously improve our sustainability performance through measurable targets and indicators. We integrate climate change mitigation into our business strategy and undertake initiatives to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve resource, energy, and water efficiency.
• We adopt sustainable and environmentally responsible technologies and support the development of products and solutions that contribute to the wider adoption of renewable energy sources, particularly wind energy, and the transition to a low-carbon economy.
• We assess the environmental performance of our products through a life cycle approach and support sustainable raw material sourcing, recycling, reuse, recovery, and circular economy practices.
• We consider the impacts of chemicals used in our operations on the environment, human health, and safety. We adopt responsible chemical management practices and undertake initiatives to reduce risks and explore safer alternatives. We prioritize pollution prevention, waste reduction at source, and the responsible use of natural resources.
• We foster a working environment that respects our employees’ human rights, diversity, equality, health, and safety, while supporting their professional development, participation, and awareness of sustainability. We adopt a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination, child labor, forced labor, harassment, and human rights violations.
• We collaborate with our suppliers and business partners to promote environmental, social, and ethical responsibilities throughout our value chain. We encourage innovative partnerships that contribute to improving our sustainability performance.
• We conduct our activities in accordance with ethical values, integrity, transparency, accountability, applicable legislation, and other relevant obligations. We incorporate sustainability risks and opportunities into our strategic and investment decisions.
• We maintain open and transparent communication with our employees, customers, suppliers, business partners, public institutions, and other stakeholders. We disclose our sustainability performance and progress toward our targets in accordance with relevant standards and international best practices. We aim to create value in areas aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals and enhance our contributions to the communities in which we operate.
• Under the leadership of our senior management, we regularly review our sustainability approach and embrace continuous improvement in response to evolving legislation, global developments, scientific research, stakeholder expectations, and industry dynamics.

The following policies establish complementary principles to our Sustainability Policy.

• CPOL – Environmental Policy
• İHPOL – Human Rights Policy
• İKPOL – Human Resources Policy
• SOPOL – Social Policy
• İSGPOL – Occupational Health and Safety Policy
• Aksa Carbon Code of Ethics and Policies
• ENPOL – Energy Policy
• İKPOL-4 – Supply Chain Business Ethics Policy