1. PURPOSE
This policy has been established to create a fair, transparent, and ethical business culture in all activities carried out within BR Dizayn Joint Stock Company. It is essential that all employees, managers, and business partners comply with the rules of business ethics.
2. SCOPE
This policy applies to all employees, managers, subcontractors, suppliers, and all individuals acting on behalf of the company.
3. CORE ETHICAL PRINCIPLES
3.1. Honesty and Integrity
Honesty is fundamental in all our business relationships and decision-making processes. Providing false information, engaging in misleading behavior, or withholding information is unacceptable.
3.2. Compliance with Laws and Company Policies
Full compliance with all national and international laws and regulations, as well as internal company procedures and policies, is required. Illegal or unethical activities are strictly prohibited.
3.3. Avoidance of Conflicts of Interest
Employees must avoid situations that may create a conflict between their personal interests and the interests of the company. Decisions involving family members, friends, or close relations must be evaluated objectively.
3.4. Gifts and Hospitality
No gifts, money, commissions, or hospitality received from or offered to suppliers, customers, or business partners may be intended to influence decisions. Except for items of symbolic value that are lawful and transparently given, no gifts should be accepted.
3.5. Information Security and Confidentiality
Employees are responsible for protecting confidential company information. Such information must not be shared with unauthorized third parties. The obligation of confidentiality continues even after termination of employment.
3.6. Fair Competition
All activities must comply with competition laws and market ethics. Unfair competition, defamatory statements about competitors, and market manipulation are strictly prohibited.
3.7. Respect for Human Rights and Non-Discrimination
Discrimination based on gender, age, religion, race, language, ethnic origin, disability, political opinion, marital status, or similar grounds is strictly prohibited. All employees have equal rights and the right to be treated with respect.
3.8. Prohibition of Forced and Child Labor
No employee shall be subjected to forced labor. Employment of individuals below the legal working age is strictly prohibited.
3.9. Zero Tolerance for Harassment and Mobbing
Physical, verbal, or psychological harassment, intimidation (mobbing), and threats in the workplace are strictly prohibited. In the event such behavior is identified, disciplinary actions will be initiated immediately.
4. RESPONSIBILITIES
All employees are responsible for reading, understanding, and complying with these business ethics rules.
Managers are responsible for ensuring that their teams comply with ethical standards.
Ethical violations must be reported by employees directly to their manager or through designated ethics committees/reporting channels.
5. SANCTIONS
In case of violations of this policy, an internal investigation process will be initiated. Where deemed necessary, disciplinary actions up to and including termination of employment may be applied. In cases involving legal violations, the matter may be referred to judicial authorities.