Corporate Human Rights Policy
Scientech Corporation (the "Company") strictly adheres to the laws and regulations within all jurisdictions of its operations and is committed to protecting the human rights of all personnel, including full-time, contract, and temporary employees, as well as interns. Our policy is grounded in international standards, including the International Labour Organization (ILO) Tripartite Declaration of Principles, the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the UN Global Compact.
In alignment with the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct, the Company has established the following implementation guidelines to operationalize its human rights commitments. Furthermore, we have instituted the Scientech Supplier Code of Conduct, mandating that our supply chain partners uphold the same standards.
This policy applies to the Company and all its domestic and international subsidiaries. The specific implementation guidelines are as follows:
Human Rights Commitments
- Legal Compliance and Occupational Health: Adhere to labor laws and regulations to ensure equitable working conditions and a safe, healthy, and compliant work environment.
- Prohibition of Involuntary Labor: Prohibit all forms of child labor, forced or indentured labor, and human trafficking in any part of the business.
- Equal Opportunity and Anti-Harassment: Maintain a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment; ensure equal opportunity in all aspects of employment regardless of protected characteristics.
- Workplace Diversity and Inclusion: Foster a harmonious labor-management relationship and cultivate a diverse and inclusive corporate culture.
- Privacy and Freedom of Association: Respect employee privacy and acknowledge the right to freedom of association and collective bargaining in accordance with local laws.
- Grievance Mechanisms and Whistleblowing: Provide multiple effective communication channels to enable stakeholders to provide feedback or report suspected violations through confidential and secure mechanisms.
- Regular Audit and Assessment: Conduct periodic reviews and evaluations of established systems and measures to ensure sustained compliance and effectiveness.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Statement
Scientech Corporation is dedicated to fostering a workplace environment built on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). We ensure that employees of all backgrounds, characteristics, and cultures are respected and supported, enabling them to reach their full potential and realize their personal value. We have integrated this policy into our Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), continuously advancing policies for employee rights and gender equality to cultivate top-tier talent for the semiconductor industry. Our specific implementation measures are as follows:
Diversity
Scientech is a merit-based employer, welcoming individuals of diverse nationalities, ethnic groups, and professional backgrounds to our team. We actively monitor the representation of different nationalities, genders, indigenous peoples, and employees with disabilities within our workforce. Furthermore, we track the proportion of women in management and across various functional roles to ensure that diverse perspectives are integrated into corporate decision-making and execution.
Equity
Scientech ensures that all corporate measures are applied without regard to age, gender, race, nationality, or disability, allowing all employees to excel based on their aptitudes and talents. We proactively promote gender equality in the workplace and have implemented comprehensive measures, including the prevention of workplace harassment, gender-neutral and childcare-friendly facilities and benefits, and maternal health protection programs to ensure the physical and mental well-being of our staff.
Inclusion
Scientech encourages and cultivates a culture that respects diverse perspectives and fosters a supportive environment where opinions can be expressed freely. Through policy advocacy and specialized seminars, we assist employees in eliminating unconscious bias and embracing diversity, while organizing team-building activities to foster consensus and promote wellness. Additionally, employees may utilize labor-management meetings and formal grievance/feedback channels to provide suggestions, partnering with the company to create a warm and harmonious work environment.
We adhere to
We are committed to safeguarding human rights across all our operations and upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct. Guided by international frameworks—including the ILO Tripartite Declaration, OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the UN Global Compact—we act in alignment with the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) Code of Conduct. We further extend these principles through SCIENTECH Supplier Code of Conduct, ensuring that our partners share the same commitment to responsibility and sustainability.
We are committed to
- We comply with all labor laws to ensure fair working conditions and a safe, healthy workplace.
- We prohibit child labor and forced labor in any form.
- We foster equality, eliminate discrimination and harassment, and ensure equal opportunities.
- We build a diverse and inclusive workplace that respects privacy and freedom of association.
- We engage stakeholders through open dialogue and regularly review our policies and practices.
We live by
Provide a safe and healthy work environment
- Certified under ISO 14001 (Environmental Management System) and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System). In addition to complying with all occupational safety and health regulations, we organize safety and health activities, jointly reduce workplace risks, and implement health management and promotion programs to support work-life balance.
- Implement plans such as the Prevention of Unlawful Infringements in the Performance of Duties Program, Maternal Health Protection Program, Abnormal Workload-Induced Disease Prevention Program, and Ergonomic Hazard Prevention Program.
Safeguard workplace human rights and gender equality
- Prohibit forced labor, human trafficking, child labor, and sexual harassment.
- Ensure no employee is subject to unequal treatment or discrimination on the basis of race, class, language, ideology, religion, political affiliation, origin, birthplace, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, appearance, disability, astrological sign, blood type, or union membership.
- Guarantee equal pay for equal work, eliminate workplace harassment and discrimination, and establish a truly diverse and inclusive workplace.
Promote harmonious labor relations
- Respect freedom of expression and participation, ensuring rights are exercised without interference.
- Provide multiple internal and external communication channels for stakeholders, with privacy protection as a foundation.
- Hold regular labor-management meetings to discuss employee rights and welfare, strengthen labor relations, and foster a friendly workplace.
- Organize human rights training programs to raise awareness, communicate available grievance channels, and cultivate a culture of respect for human rights.
Diversity and Inclusion
- Embrace the value of workplace diversity and nurture future semiconductor talent through mutual respect and inclusion, leveraging global talent as a source of competitiveness.
- Ensure fair employment opportunities regardless of gender, religion, race, nationality, or political stance.
- Reflect social diversity in workforce composition and leadership, enabling better understanding of markets and society while strengthening corporate competitiveness.
Gender Equality
- Create a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, guaranteeing equal opportunities in recruitment, promotion, and career development.
- Eliminate gender-based pay gaps and ensure salaries are not influenced by gender, race, religion, political views, marital status, or union membership.
- Establish reporting and protection mechanisms, including a dedicated hotline for sexual harassment prevention.
