Social
Human Rights Management
Human Rights Management
Human Rights Management Declaration
SK biosciences Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the “Company”) shall conduct business activities based on its management philosophy of Double Bottom Line(DBL), which simultaneously pursues and manages Economic Value(EV) and Social Value(SV). The Company shall respect the human rights of all stakeholders, including members, customers, shareholders, investors, business partners, communities, and the environment. The Company shall also be committed to protecting and promoting their human rights. Furthermore, the Company shall pledge to prevent real and potential human rights risks, respond quickly to human rights violations should they occur, and strive for fundamental solutions.
The Company shall support international human rights principles such as the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and the ILO(International Labour Organization) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and comply with domestic laws and regulations that reflect these principles.
Human Rights Management Practice Guidelines
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Prohibition of child labor and protection measures for minors
The Company shall prohibit child labor in principle. In case of minors under the age of 18(including students, interns, practitioners, and apprentices), under no circumstances shall they engage in dangerous or harmful work, including night work and overtime work, and measures shall be taken to ensure education opportunities are not restricted because of labor.
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Responsible supply chain management
The Company shall not engage in unfair or dishonest transactions by using our superior position and be committed to growing and coexisting through fair and transparent transactions. The Company shall also communicate and support business partners in cooperation and business relationships so that they can introduce and practice human rights and ethical management.
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Guarantee of environmental rights
The Company shall comply with domestic and foreign environmental laws and regulations, strive to protect the environment and prevent pollution, and encourage the R&D and diffusion of environmentally friendly technologies to continuously improve environmental protection performance.
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Prohibition of forced labor
The Company shall comply with the working hour standards set by labor-related laws and prevent involuntary work by coercion. The Company shall also improve working conditions so that worklife balance can be maintained and individual abilities can be fully demonstrated.
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Humane Treatment
The Company shall respect the privacy of all members, strictly protect personal information, and take measures to prevent damage to their dignity as human beings by infringing on their physical and mental health at work.
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A safe working environment creation
The Company shall continuously strive to prevent safety accidents for its members and provide a safe and clean working environment to protect and maintain the health of its members.
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Product/service safety guarantee
The Company shall strive to ensure that customers who use its products and services can use them safely and at their own convenience. The Company shall also respond quickly and accurately to customer needs and strive to increase customer satisfaction.
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Information protection
The Company shall protect the personal information of stakeholders, including customers, in accordance with national and local laws. The Company shall also prepare and continuously improve various technical and physical measures to protect customer information collected in the course of business.
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Protection of shareholder rights
The Company shall provide necessary information to shareholders and investors in a timely, accurate, and fair manner in accordance with relevant laws. The Company shall also secure management transparency by disclosing accurate accounting data and maintain the trust of shareholders and investors. In addition, the Company shall strive to enhance the value of shareholders and investors through rational decision-making and transparent management activities.
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Non-discrimination in employment and work, and compliance with working conditions
The Company shall not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, promotion, education, wages, welfare, etc. of any executive officers or employees on the grounds of gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, age, family status, marriage, pregnancy, childbirth, social status, and political affiliation, etc. without any reasonable reason. The Company shall also provide equal opportunities for self-development and education based on abilities and qualifications, as well as make decisions on evaluation and compensation in accordance with fair standards.
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Protection of human rights of residents
The Company shall be careful not to infringe on the human rights of local community members in the course of business activities and be committed to protecting the rights and freedoms its residents.
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Freedom of association and collective bargaining guarantee
The Company shall guarantee freedom of association and collective bargaining, as well as provide sufficient communication opportunities for its members.
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Right to health
The Company shall strive to promote the right to health of all stakeholders, including its members.
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Efforts for relief measures
The Company shall provide prompt and appropriate relief measures for human rights violations that occur in business activities.
Human Rights Management Policy and Implementation System
Human Rights Management Policy
In 2022, SK bioscience revised its Human Rights Management Declaration to comply with and reflect the principles of human rights protection, labor standards, and international principles set forth by international human rights and labor-related organizations. The revision also included the right to health, which is essential in the bio-industry considering the characteristics of our business. The Declaration applies to various stakeholders, including employees, members of domestic and overseas affiliated companies, customers, shareholders/investors, suppliers, and local communities/environment. In addition, we have established the Human Rights Management Implementation Guidelines to promote the human rights of stakeholders, including employees, and to mitigate human rights violations in the course of our business activities. The guidelines specify the prohibition of discrimination in employment and work. The Human Rights Management Declaration and the Human Rights Management Implementation Guidelines are available on our website.
Human Rights Management System
SK bioscience has declared its commitment to human rights management to ensure the dignity and value of all individuals in all business activities. Our employees also adhere to the Declaration of Human Rights as a standard for their behavior and decision-making. The CEO establishes, manages, and supervises plans to promote human rights management. The CEO also operates the Human Rights Management Committee and a team in charge of human rights management to pursue efficient management system. The Human Rights Management Committee reviews and deliberates on matters related to the protection and promotion of human rights of stakeholders, including our employees.
Training for Raising Awareness of Human Rights
To promote a culture of respect for human rights, SK bioscience conducts regular sexual harassment prevention training and disability awareness training on our learning platform, mySUNI, every year. These training programs, which have been conducted over the past three years, aim to enhance the human rights sensitivity of our employees and raise their awareness of the importance of respecting human rights. In 2022, 100% of our employees completed both the sexual harassment prevention training and disability awareness training.
2022 Human Rights Training Status
| Category | Completion Rate |
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| Sexual Harassment Prevention Training | 100%(1021 completed out of 1021) |
| Disability Awareness Training | 100%(1021 completed out of 1021) |
Reporting and Handling Human Rights Violations
Human Rights Violation Grievance Channels
SK bioscience identifies and resolves human rights violations among stakeholders by operating report channels. In particular, the online report channel classifies abusive language, assault, sexual harassment, workplace ostracism, and forced personal errands as a ‘lack of respect for personality among employees’. It also accepts reports of violations such as abuse of power against suppliers, human rights violations, and disregard for socially vulnerable individuals. Moreover, guidelines for addressing workplace bullying and sexual harassment are available on our company website, and we have established a grievance process to protect victims. The results of the annual investigation into reported cases of violations are reported to the Board of Directors. The implications of these issues are considered and reflected in company norms or guidelines, and shared with employees through the Ethical Management Practice Letter. We diligently track the number and causes of grievance reports and make efforts to resolve them, as well as protect the identity of the informant to ensure they do not face any disadvantages for reporting.
Grievance Handling Process
Human Rights Violation Report Channel
SK bioscience protects the content of the report and the identity of the informant to ensure the informant to report without concerns.
| Web site | https://ethics.sk.co.kr |
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| skbioscience.ethics@sk.com | |
| Telephone | 02-2008-2338 |
Report Processing in the Event of Workplace Bullying and Sexual Harassment
SK bioscience has established procedures to deal with workplace bullying in accordance with the Principles of Empathy, Confidentiality, and Non-Discrimination, the Principles of Fair and Prompt Care, and the Principles of Recovery and Recurrence Prevention.
