Ulsan Business Promotion Institution’s Human Rights Management Charter

We are an organization that leads the economic development of Ulsan by supporting the sustainable growth of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and small business owners while fostering job creation.

We respect and practice major international human rights norms, including the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, and international human rights treaties ratified by the Republic of Korea. By doing so, we aim to realize a “fair society without discriminatio” and promote “human rights management that prioritizes people”, while respecting and protecting the rights of all stakeholders.

To this end, we declare the Ulsan Business Promotion Institution Human Rights Management Charter as our code of conduct and standard for value judgment and pledge to implement it as follows:

1. We respect and uphold international standards and norms that value human rights, labor, the environment, and anti-corruption.

2. We do not discriminate against any stakeholder, including employees, based on gender, age, religion, disability, race, region of origin, nationality, physical appearance, marital status, pregnancy or childbirth, family structure, ideology, educational background, medical history, or political views without reasonable cause. We provide a work environment based on mutual respect and consideration.

3. We guarantee freedom of association and collective bargaining to protect employees' rights and foster a culture of mutual trust between labor and management.

4. We strictly prohibit all forms of forced labor and child labor.

5. We provide a safe and pleasant working environment for all employees.

6. We strive for responsible supply chain management by treating all stakeholders—such as Ulsan City, business contractors, local SMEs, and local residents—fairly and working towards mutual growth while supporting and cooperating to practice human rights management.

7. We rigorously manage personal information collected during business operations to protect the rights and interests of stakeholders and ensure their right to access information.

8. We comply with environmental regulations and endeavor to protect the environment and prevent disasters.

9. We actively work to prevent human rights violations in advance and operate grievance procedures to provide swift and appropriate remedies in case of any violations.

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Ulsan Business Promotion Institution