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working, etc. To work in accordance with the action plans, evaluate and follow up the performance for reporting to the Business Ethics Sub-Committee concerned on a regular basis.
5. Ethics Coordinator
To coordinate ethical issues among Departments of Head Office and the plants. To act as secretary to Business Ethics Sub-Committee of Head Office and the plants and dotted reporting to the Ethics Counselor.
Promoting Ethical Behaviors
The Company commits to conduct its business based on 5 Tata Values: “Pioneering, Integrity, Excellence, Responsibility, and Unity” under Tata Code of Conduct (TCoC). The Company has contributed to the enforcement of various regulations and practices related to ethical conduct, such as Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy, Providing or Receiving Gift and Hospitality Policy, Whistleblower Policy, Guidelines for reporting and considering concurrent employment, Guidelines for reporting and considering conflicts of interest, Ethics Consequence Management Framework for Employees. Since 2018, the Company had determined the “Policy and Guidelines for Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace” for all stakeholders regardless of gender to have the rights to be treated with respect and dignity for creating a good working environment.
The Tata Code of Conduct has been adopted by all Tata Group companies around the world and has also been translated into Thai language. The TCoC booklets are handed to the Board of Directors, Management, and all employees of the Company to study and adhere stringently. Furthermore, the distribution of this document has also been extended to stakeholders, including partners, vendors, and service providers required to abide as part of the procurement contracts.
In the year 2023, TCoC has been provided in e-book format and the same has been made available on the Company’s website.
Training and Development Programs on Good Corporate Governance and Promoting Ethical Behaviors
The Company recognizes the importance of duties and responsibilities of the Board of Directors and Executives by supporting the development programs related to Good Corporate Governance and Promoting Ethical Behaviors. The Company arranges an orientation program including the plant visit for all new Directors and Executives and provides them with the TCoC booklet and other related policies’ manuals. In addition, the Company has encouraged participation in training or seminars to enhance knowledge for work organized by reputed institutions constantly including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) and the Thai Institute of Directors (IOD).
All new employees receive an orientation for training and handling TCoC and Work Ethics Manual that includes details of policies, for example, Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption Policy, Providing or Receiving Gift and Hospitality Policy, Whistleblower Policy, Policy and Guidelines for Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace, Guideline for Reporting and Considering of Concurrent Employment, Guideline for Reporting and Considering of Conflicts of Interest with Company, Ethics Consequence Management Framework for Employees. All employees take TCoC test, and the score must be over 80 points. The correct answers are explained, and all employees sign the document to give a pledge to comply with the codes and other related policies on
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