SK D&D abides by international human rights standards to respect and protect the human rights of all its employees and stakeholders, and has declared the human rights policy to guarantee the fundamental human rights and labor rights of stakeholders. In announcing the human rights policy, we endorse such international human rights principles as the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Human Rights Council’s UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and conventions of the International Labor Organization.
Human Rights Policy
SK D&D publicly endorses the human rights principles presented by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, Ruggie Framework of the UN Human Rights Commission, and conventions of the International Labor Organization, and vows to abide by these principles. We will also ensure that we comply with these international agreements on human rights and labor for all stakeholders along our entire value chain, including our employees, business partners, local communities, and customers. To this end, we announce our human rights policy as follows.
Respect for human rightsWe respect the dignity of all our employees and ensure no inhumane conduct occurs, physically, psychologically or otherwise.
Anti-discriminationWe respect the diversity of all our employees, and do not discriminate in terms of labor conditions including recruitment, wages, promotions, and/or training on the grounds of gender, race, disability, religion, political orientation or town of origin.
Ban on compulsory laborWe never endorse forced labor through the means of psychological and/or physical constraint, and rigorously comply with labor standard laws regarding employment contracts.
Ban on child laborWe abide by the minimum age of employment stipulated by national or local laws, and continue to verify that appropriate, lawful procedures are implemented and observed.
Compliance with work hour/work condition regulationsWe comply with work hour regulations stipulated by national and local laws, and provide legally-appropriate compensation as stipulated by labor relation laws and regulations.
Workplace health and safetyWe abide by the environmental laws and regulations set forth by respective nations as well as health and safety standards, and work to protect the environment while preventing environmental disasters and safety incidents.
Community engagementWe identify the potential impact of our business operations on local communities and protect them from any infringement of their human rights.
Programs for Human Rights
Internalizing Human Rights Awareness
We provide human rights training to our employees to prevent human rights risks. We render such education more effective through the use of diverse media such as quizzes and animation to embed human rights awareness into our business operations. In addition to the legally mandatory training on the prevention of workplace/sexual harassment and programs to improve perceptions on disability, we operate non-mandatory programs including case studies for practicing human rights management to build a culture that respects human rights across the board.
Human Rights Training
| Category | Employee subjected | Employee attened | Total Training Hour | Attendance rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Human rights management education other than statutory compulsory education | 274 | 227 | 448 | 83% |
Employee Grievance Mechanism
We operate procedures to protect those affected by human rights violations and provide remedies to prevent human rights violations. The Grievance Committee, upon receiving grievances, initiates investigations under the principles of confidentiality and protection of the victim. Third-party experts are appointed when deemed necessary to ensure fairness in handling such grievances and to help identify factual grounds. Investigation results are managed by responsible executives. In the event that deliberations are required to determine disciplinary action, disciplinary management procedures are implemented through the HR Committee, and consultations are made to protect the victims while additional measures are taken to prevent reoccurrence of issues.
Grievance Handling Process
SK D&D Communication Channel
| Channel | Cover |
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| Online | http://ethics.sk.co.kr/Main/Index |
| Tel | 02-398-4700 |
| skdnd@sk.com | |
| Location | ECO Hub, 332, Pangyo-ro, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea |