Mertsom Integrated Management System Policy
As MERTSOM SOMUN following motives have been the POLICY of our company for the improvement of our current management systems, improvement of our company and our company to be in better places:
• To keep the satisfaction of our customers and employees before anything else,
• To ensure compliance with legal and technical legislation requirements related to all our activities and to fulfil other applicable requirements,
• To become a customer-centred company,
• To meet the expectations of related parties,
• To provide all kinds of infrastructure and support services in order not to hinder the services of our customers having the most important role in the economy of the country
• To maintain the service quality and continuity with the principles of environmental protection, occupational health, and safety by following all the technological advancements up-close,
• To ensure the continuous improvement of our employees,
• To provide a healthy and safe work environment to our employees and to prevent any kinds of health impairment and injuries in that sense,
• To prevent pollution and to protect nature,
• To preclude all kinds of accidents and events which may occur in our company,
• To ensure a proper improvement regarding the advancing technology and conditions by improving our quality, environmental, and occupational health and safety management system continuously.
KP.01 / Rev.00 / 15.06.2020
GENERAL MANAGER
Nihat Tecdelioğlu
Social Responsibility Policy
18.06.2025
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY POLICY
As Mertsom Somun Sanayi A.Ş., we work to ensure that social responsibility principles are a priority for our management, employees and all our stakeholders.
Mertsom Somun Sanayi A.Ş. considers acting with social responsibility awareness in all its activities as one of the fundamental and unchanging elements of its management philosophy, as part of its core values and principles.
The basic principles we adhere to in our social responsibility practices are as follows:
Social Responsibility Principles
1. Human Rights
We respect human rights. We oppose forced labour and discrimination. We treat everyone equally and fairly. We are sensitive to the traditions, customs and cultures of the region we operate in, and we act in accordance with all legal regulations.
We do not accept discrimination among employees based on language, race, colour, gender, political opinion, belief, religion, sect, age, physical disability, or similar reasons.
We believe that all our employees have the right to work in conditions that are appropriate to human dignity, in a healthy and safe environment. Ensuring and protecting the safety of our employees is our top priority.
We believe that our human resources are the most important element of continuous improvement and leadership. We ensure that all our employees' rights are exercised fairly, fully and appropriately, treat them with honesty, and commit to providing a non-discriminatory, safe and healthy working environment.
2. Working Conditions
2.1. Prevention of Child Labour, Special Protection for Young Workers
2.2. Fair Wages, Payment and Social Services
2.3. Working Hours
2.4. Prevention of Forced and Compulsory Labour
2.5. Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining Rights
2.6. Worker Health and Safety
3. Business Ethics
3.1. Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption
3.2. Anti-Discrimination and Complaint Mechanism
Mertsom Somun employs its staff based on their ability to perform their duties; it does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, social group, colour, disability, union membership, political opinion, origin, religion, age, or pregnancy. Our company has established and maintains a system for collecting employee complaints and suggestions.
5. Responsibility and Supplier Management
Mertsom Somun will encourage all its business partners to comply with this policy and may impose sanctions in this regard.
4. Environmental Responsibility and Sustainability
As Mertsom Somun, we manage the environmental impact of all our activities with a sense of responsibility. Environmentally friendly policies and standards have been established to prevent environmental pollution and protect nature, and our employees have been made aware of these issues.
Mertsom Somun aims for continuous improvement through an effective environmental management system by providing the necessary technical, financial, and human resources to achieve its environmental principles and objectives at every stage of raw material selection, production, and service activities. Our company has an ISO 14001 Environmental Management System in place.
The company reserves the right to change, amend, or terminate this policy at any time.
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