Integrity and Ethics Policy and Implementation Guidelines
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Integrity and Ethics Policy and Implementation Guidelines
To uphold the company’s core values, Quanta is committed to ensuring that all business dealings adhere to the highest standards of integrity. The company maintains a zero-tolerance policy against all forms of corruption, bribery, fraud, extortion, or embezzlement. Any violations will be subject to strict disciplinary action and may lead to further legal proceedings.
The scope of preventive measures established by the Company includes, but is not limited to, the following acts: 1. Offering or accepting bribes. 2. Providing illegal political contributions. 3. Making improper charitable donations or sponsorships. 4. Offering or receiving unreasonable gifts, hospitality, or other illicit benefits. 5. Infringing upon trade secrets, trademark rights, patent rights, copyrights, or other intellectual property rights. 6. Directly or indirectly harming the rights, health, or safety of consumers or other stakeholders during the research, procurement, manufacturing, provision, or sale of products and services.
- When conducting business related to the company, individuals must not compromise the company’s interests through personal conflicts of interest.
- It is strictly prohibited to promise, offer, grant, give, or accept bribes, or any other benefits intended to secure illegal or improper advantages. This includes both tangible and intangible benefits such as gifts (including cash and cash equivalents), entertainment, travel, donations, meals and accommodations, hospitality, loans, equity interests, or offers of future employment, when used to establish business relationships or influence business transactions . Engaging in insider trading or any conduct that may damage the company’s reputation is also forbidden.
- All individuals must comply with anti-money laundering laws and maintain vigilance against money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illegal financial transactions .
- Based on sound business principles , donations unrelated to charitable activities (such as political contributions) shall not be made. Charitable donations must comply with relevant legal regulations and be publicly disclosed.
- Effective accounting systems and internal controls shall be established for business activities and reviewed regularly to ensure the continued effectiveness of their design and implementation. Information regarding business operations, organizational structure, financial condition , and performance shall be disclosed in accordance with applicable laws and commonly accepted industry practices.
- Intellectual property rights shall be respected, and the intellectual property of both the company and others shall be protected. Without the consent of the intellectual property owner , no one shall use, disclose, dispose of, damage, or engage in any other conduct that infringes upon intellectual property rights.
- We are committed to complying with the competition laws, fair trade laws, and antitrust laws of all countries. Price fixing, bid rigging, production and quota restrictions, or market allocation ordivision by customers, suppliers, territories , or business segments are strictly prohibited.
- We are committed to ensuring that any individual who reports in good faith a violation of this policy or relevant regulations concerning the company or its stakeholders will not be subject to any form of retaliation or threat. All information related to such reports will be kept confidential.
- When collecting, processing, and using personal data of employees, vendors, customers, or specific individuals outside the company for business purposes, we shall comply with relevant legal requirements and ensure the reasonable use of such personal data.
- All products and services provided in the course of business activities shall comply with applicable laws and international standards, ensuring ethical practices, transparency of information, and safety. This is to prevent any direct or indirect harm to the rights, health, and safety of stakeholders.
Related Procedures and Implementation
- The company has established management guidelines including the Ethical Corporate Management Best Practice Principles, Corporate Governance Best Practice Principles, Code of Ethical Conducts, and Procedures for Insider Trading Prevention. These documents are available on the Quanta Computer official website/Corporate Governance/Major Internal Policies (https://www.quantatw.com/Quanta/english/corporategovernance/ruleandinfo.aspx)
- The company has also established a Code of Business Conduct as a behavioral guideline for all staff. This code outlines the conduct expected of corporate governance members and employees, requiring strict adherence to ethical standards in daily work and business activities to uphold the company’s reputation.
- The Human Resources Center reviews the code annually based on current circumstances to determine whether adjustments, revisions, or additions are necessary. Updates are approved by the President and published on the internal website and the Conflict of Interest Declaration page for implementation.
- In addition to new employees being required to declare any potential conflicts of interest upon onboarding, all employees must review the Code of Business Conduct annually and truthfully declare any potential conflicts of interest.
- All employees should remain vigilant regarding any behavior that violates the Code of Business Conduct. If there are any doubts or discoveries of such violations, employees have a responsibility to report them to their supervisor, the Human Resources Manager, the Internal Audit Manager, or through the employee grievance channels. Employees who report violations of the Code of Business Conduct and participate in related investigations will be protected by the company from any form of unfair retaliation or treatment. Stakeholders may also express opinions, seek consultation, or report misconduct related to corporate social responsibility or business ethics via the Quanta Computer official website/ESG/Commitment & Stakeholders Communication/Contact us /Business Conduct(https://www.quantatw.com/Quanta/english/service/contact_bc.aspx)The company is committed to ensuring that whistleblowers will not face any form of retaliation or threat, and all information related to the report will be kept confidential.
