Social Responsibility and Sustainability Policy
Social Responsibility and Sustainability Policy
Sonker Company is committed to strengthening its role as a responsible partner in achieving sustainable development by integrating the principles of social responsibility and sustainability into all its activities, operations, and decision-making processes. This contributes to achieving a balance between economic, social, and environmental dimensions. Sonker is also committed to applying best practices in line with the principles of the international standard ISO 26000, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks, and contributing to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Employment Practices
Promoting a safe, fair, and motivating work environment that supports employees' well-being and develops their capabilities. This is achieved through the implementation of responsible employment practices in compliance with applicable national legislation and relevant international standards. The company promotes equality and equal opportunity, supports effective dialogue and communication between management and employees, and provides continuous training, development, and capacity-building programs. This contributes to enhancing institutional efficiency and achieving the highest standards of occupational health and safety.
Fair Operating Practices
Conducting its business in accordance with the principles of integrity, transparency, and accountability, and fostering a culture of ethical behavior and compliance. It actively works to combat corruption, bribery, and conflicts of interest in all their forms, supports fair competition and responsible business practices, and integrates sustainability and social responsibility considerations into procurement, contracting, and supply chain management activities, while respecting intellectual property rights and the legal rights of all relevant parties.
Customers, Partners, and Stakeholders Practices
Building sustainable relationships based on trust, transparency, and mutual responsibility with customers, partners, and stakeholders. This is achieved by providing safe, reliable, and high-quality services, ensuring accurate and transparent information disclosure, strengthening communication channels and effective engagement, responding efficiently to complaints and suggestions, and protecting data and information in accordance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
Environment and Sustainability Practices
Protecting the environment and promoting environmental sustainability across all its activities and operations. This includes compliance with relevant environmental laws and regulations, applying pollution prevention and sustainable environmental management principles, improving the efficiency of energy, natural resource, and water use, reducing emissions and waste, supporting circular economy principles and sustainable procurement practices, and enhancing environmental awareness among employees, contractors, and the community.
Human Rights Practices
Respecting and protecting internationally recognized human rights across all its activities and business relationships. This includes providing a work environment free from discrimination, harassment, and exclusion, ensuring equal opportunities, prohibiting child labor and forced or compulsory labor, supporting the inclusion and empowerment of persons with disabilities, respecting fundamental rights and freedoms in accordance with applicable legal frameworks, and establishing effective and fair grievance mechanisms to report and address potential violations.
Community Engagement & Sustainable Development Practices
Contributing to the sustainable development of the communities in which it operates by supporting high-impact community initiatives and programs, encouraging employee volunteering and community engagement, contributing to education, capacity building, and knowledge sharing, supporting local economic development and employment opportunities, strengthening partnerships with government entities, the private sector, and civil society organizations, supporting initiatives related to public health, environmental protection, and quality of life improvement, and prioritizing local suppliers whenever possible to support local economic development.
The periodic review and update of this policy to ensure its alignment with applicable legislation, regulatory requirements, and international best practice