Legislation & Employees

Legislation & Employees

III. APPLICABLE LEGISLATION

Because Birlik Galvaniz also operates in international markets, the company’s operations may be subject to the laws and regulations of different countries. When there are uncertainties concerning the ethics of conducting business in different countries, the first step is to follow the established regulations of the country where the work is being performed. If following the regulations of the country or countries in which the work will be carried out leads to outcomes that conflict with the ethical values adopted by Birlik Galvaniz, which operates internationally, in that case we must seek solutions within our own ethical rules and procedures.

IV. RESPONSIBILITIES OF EMPLOYEES

The Company Culture and related policies and procedures have established, in detail, the ethical rules about how we should behave and how we should do our work. Adherence to these rules is the primary responsibility of all employees. Accordingly, all Birlik Galvaniz employees must:

• Always act in accordance with laws and regulations,
• Read the Birlik Galvaniz Business Ethics Rules, know, understand, internalize, and act according to the rules, principles, and values contained therein,
• Learn the general and job-specific policies and procedures in effect for the Company,
• Consult with their manager and human resources regarding potential violations involving themselves or others,
• Promptly report any possible violations by themselves or others; submit notifications about these issues, either named or anonymously, to their manager, human resources, and/or the Board of Directors, either in writing or verbally,
• Follow the defined methods in “Methods and Procedures to be Followed When Making Ethical Decisions” to help ensure actions are consistent with the rules and to aid in solving problems,
• Cooperate with the Board of Directors in ethical investigations and keep information about the investigation confidential

They are responsible for this.

A. Methods and Procedures to Follow When Making Ethical Decisions

When deciding on a course of action, you should follow the steps below and ask yourself these questions as a guide:

1. Identify the Event, Decision, or Problem
   Have you been asked to do something that you think might be wrong?
   Are you aware of a situation in the Company or among your business partners that might be potentially illegal or unethical?
   Are you trying to make a decision and uncertain about how to behave in accordance with business ethics?


2. Think Before Deciding
   Try to clearly define and summarize the problem or question
   Ask yourself why there is a dilemma
   Consider the options and outcomes
   Think about who might be affected
   Consult with others


3. Decide on a Course of Action
   Identify your responsibilities
   Review all relevant facts and information
   Refer to applicable Company policies, procedures, and professional standards
   Assess the risks and consider how you might mitigate them
   Strive to create the best plan of action
   Consult with others


4. Test Your Decision
   Review the ethical issues that should be considered
   Evaluate your decisions in light of the Company’s core values
   Make sure you have considered Company policies, laws, and professional standards
   Consult others and take their opinions into account within your planned course of action.


5. Proceed with Determination
   Share your decision, along with your reasoning, with relevant parties
   Share what you have learned
   Share your success story with others

B. Four Fundamental Questions to Consider

1. Does this activity/behavior comply with laws, rules, and customs? (Standards)
   Does it comply with professional standards?
   Is it lawful?


2. Is this activity/behavior balanced and fair? Would we be uncomfortable if a competing firm (someone else) did the same? (Sense of justice)
   Does it seem right to you?


3. Would our Company and our stakeholders be uncomfortable if all the details of this activity were made public? (Feelings and ethical values)
   Would you be put in a difficult or embarrassing situation if others knew you acted in this way?
   Could it lead to negative consequences for you or your Company?
   Who else might be affected (other employees in the Company, you, partners, etc.)?


4. How closely does the “perceived reality” match the “objective reality”?
   How would it appear if published by the media?
   What would a reasonable person think under the same circumstances?