PURPOSE

The purpose of this Environmental Management Policy (the "Policy") is to create a guide that reflect the approach of Kontrolmatik Technologies Inc. and its subsidiaries to environmental management in line with the “Planearth” Sustainability Strategy, and in this way, to emphasize the importance that it attaches to the implementation, sustainment, and management of environmental consciousness for the employees, stakeholders, business partners, customers, and communities in all geographies where it does business. All companies and employees of Kontrolmatik Technologies Inc. are obliged to act in accordance with this Policy. Every Kontrolmatik Technologies Inc. and employee expects all its stakeholders and business partners to act in accordance with this Policy to the extent applicable to the relevant party and/or transaction, and to take the necessary steps to ensure this.

 

GENERAL PRINCIPLES

ISO 14001 Environmental Management System, owned by Kontrolmatik Teknolojileri A.Ş. within the scope of integrated management system certification, forms the basic framework of the company's work in the field of environment. Kontrolmatik Technologies Inc. Environmental Management principles of companies are constituted by the environmental legislation in the countries where they operate, the basic principles and principles determined within the framework of international agreements on environmental management, standards, initiatives and national legislation. All companies of Kontrolmatik Teknolojileri A.Ş. carry out their activities in a transparent manner in line with this Policy, taking into account sectoral expectations and needs in their offices and project areas. Kontrolmatik Technologies Inc. strategy, procedures and standards on environmental management at the level of Kontrolmatik Teknolojileri A.Ş. coordinated by the Sustainability and Environment Department.

CODE of PRACTICE of THE POLICY

We Kontrolmatik Technologies act in line with the principle of responsible production and service in all our production facilities, processes, activities, services, and technologies that we develop within the framework of the “Planearth” sustainability strategy, which is compatible with the global goals.

We undertake to carry out all our activities within the framework of applicable laws and regulations, to comply with all the standards determined by our company, and to strive to exceed the expectations of those including but not limited to our stakeholders and project partners.

We carry out our activities within the framework of the following 6 basic principles in line with the Environmental Management Policy of Kontrolmatik Technologies Inc.

 

Preventing environmental pollution and increasing environmental consciousness:

• complies with all national and international environmental obligations and legal regulations to which it is subject in order to control environmental impacts in all its activities;
• stries to leave a clean environment for both its customers and society and future generations by improving its environmental management system for the continuity of its environmental performance;
• acts with the conscious of protecting our environment, in this sense, displays a reliable corporate environment-friendly image; supports and leads its employees, customers and all stakeholders in cooperation with this conscious and aims to be a leader in its field;
• determines the environmental risks of its current and future new investments and businesses, evaluates its environmental impacts, uses environmentally friendly products and reduces or removes the environmental impact of its activities through environmentally friendly practices; makes responsible production by constantly measuring, monitoring and controlling their environmental impacts;
• designs and uses curative, safe and environment-friendly technological products that are sensitive to biosystems and ecosystems, that will benefit our planet and society;
• considers the life cycle and end-of-life environmental impacts while designing and developing its products and services, and takes the necessary mitigation measures at the design stage.
• follows, implements, develops and adapts global developments of environmental management and good practices to all its activities.

 

Responsible use of energy and natural resources:

• acts responsibly while consuming resources (energy, water and all other natural resources), applies the best available techniques (BAT) to reduce its environmental impacts and uses them efficiently, and uses environment-friendly technologies;
• takes measures to prevent loss of energy and water, constantly monitors its consumption, develops and uses technologies and products that monitor resource consumption and increase efficiency;
• before the establishment phase of its new enterprises, plans and initiates all processes in the construction and purchasing process for the most efficient use of energy and water consumption in its activities;
• develops and uses products and technologies that increase the use of renewable energy resources and supports studies.

 

Protection of all underground & surface water resources and marine resources, responsible use of water resources:

• conducts qualitative and quantitative risk assessment for water resource sensitivity, carry out applications and studies to minimize and eliminate all the possible risks before initiating all its activities;
• prevents the pollution of water and marine resources in the geography and areas where it operates;by preventing the environmental impacts of all its activities at their source;
• uses water resources responsibly and contributes to increasing access to clean water for the community;
• develops technologies that enable efficient use and monitoring of water resources.

 

Mitigating and adapting to climate change:

• acts with the principles of efficient use of energy and low greenhouse gas emissions and apply this principle during purchasing, design and construction activities;
• acts with the principle of responsible production, plans 'carbon neutral' practices in its newly established enterprises at the design stage and applies it from the bottom construction stage in line

 

Adopting circular economy and zero waste practices as a principle:

• acts with the 'zero waste' principle and 'circular economy' approach in all its activities, production facilities and offices; implements reuse, recycling and recovery projects as much as possible in order to reduce and prevent waste generation at its source; disposes non-recyclable waste in a way that does not harm the environment, in accordance with laws and regulations.

 

Contributing to the conservation and improvement of biodiversity and ecosystems:

• carries out all its activities in favor of the protection and recovery of the biosystem and ecosystem, prevents soil and land degradation, cooperates and carries out activities to protect the balance of all ecosystems on a global scale, especially endangered species, and to increase biodiversity.

 

POWERS and RESPONSIBILITIES

All Kontrolmatik Technologies companies and employees are obliged to comply, adopt and develop this Policy in a transparent manner. Kontrolmatik Technologies also expects its Business Partners to comply with this Policy in a transparent manner to the extent applicable to the relevant party and/or transaction, and takes the necessary steps accordingly. In case of a difference between this Policy and the local legislation applicable in the countries where Kontrolmatik Technologies operates, the more restrictive policy or legislation will apply, to the extent that the relevant application does not contradict the local legislation. The Sustainability and Environment Department of Kontrolmatik Technologies Inc. is the unit responsible for the implementation of this Policy. If you become aware of any action that you consider to be contrary to this Policy, applicable legislation or Community procedures and standards, you may consult or report this matter to your supervisor or the Sustainability and Environment Department.

PURPOSE

 

The purpose of this Sustainability Policy (the "Policy") is to create a guide that reflect the approach of Kontrolmatik Technology Inc. and its subsidiaries to sustainability in line with the “Planearth” Sustainability Strategy, and in this way, to reduce the adverse environmental and social impacts for the employees, stakeholders, business partners, customers, and communities in all geographies where it does business, to get its approach and governance towards increasing positive influence adopted and to emphasize its importance.

 

 

All companies and employees of Kontrolmatik Technology Inc. are obliged to act in accordance with this Policy. Every Kontrolmatik Technology Inc. and employee expects all its stakeholders and business partners to act in accordance with this Policy to the extent applicable to the relevant party and/or transaction, and to take the necessary steps to ensure this.

 

GENERAL PRINCIPLES

 

 

Since the day it was founded in 2008, Kontrolmatik Technology Inc. has adopted the principle of providing services in a way that will contribute positively to the environment, employees, society and the country's economy in all its activities, and has made it a corporate principle to develop sustainable technology and products with the mission of leaving a habitable healthy planet and society for future generations.

 

 

The Sustainability Policy of Kontrolmatik Technology Inc.is complemented by the following policies:

 

 

• Environmental Management Policy
• Occupational Health and Safety Policy
• Human Rights and Human Resources Policy
• Quality Policy
• Customer Satisfaction Policies
• Supplier and Purchasing Policy
• Business Ethics Policy
• Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Policy
• Equal Opportunity Policy

 

 

Kontrolmatik Technology Inc.’s strategies, procedures and standards on sustainability management is determined by the Sustainability and Environment Department under the coordination of executive board of Kontrolmatik Technology Inc.

 

 

All companies of Kontrolmatik Technology Inc. carry out their activities in a transparent manner in line with this Policy, taking into account industrial expectations and needs in their offices and project areas.

 

CODE of PRACTICE of THE POLICY

 

We as Kontrolmatik Technology act in line with the principle of responsible production and service in all our production facilities, processes, activities, services, and technologies that we develop within the framework of the “Planearth” sustainability strategy, which is compatible with the global goals.

 

 

We undertake to carry out all our activities within the framework of applicable laws and regulations, to comply with all the standards determined by our company, and to strive to exceed the expectations of those including but not limited to our stakeholders and project partners.

 

 

We carry out our activities within the framework of the following basic principles in line with the Sustainability Policy of Kontrolmatik Technology Inc. that:

 

 

1. assesses, monitors, measures the environmental and social impacts and risks of its activities, and manages it by reducing or preventing it at its source by using the cutting-edge technologies.

 

2. provides safe, sustainable and highest quality service in all its activities; develops technology and products that are environmentally friendly and beneficial to humans In line with its Quality policy.

 

3. designs and produces all of its products with a sustainable and environmentally friendly responsibility, in a way that will never give harm to human health, ecosystem and biodiversity.

 

4. promise to produce or develop innovations for people and industries, that will never encourage anyone to use of weapons, commit a crime or go in conflict, and also are never incentive to addictive harmful substances-use such as alcohol and tobacco.

 

5. embraces 360° sustainability approach through all operating units of the company. Takes all environmental and social dimensions into account, consider all the risks, opportunities resulting from sector dynamics and regulatory changes. Thus, the Sustainability Governance is applied in all projects and in all strategic decision-making processes, in the determination of investor relations and in investment budget planning, with effective sustainability approach, values, principles and policy.

 

6. offers transparent and accountable services and technologies in the shortest time and in the most accurate way to its customers, partners and stakeholders in line with Business Ethics and Customer Satisfaction Policies. It presents a vision of continuous and reliable growth by giving importance to continuity, making responsible production with the aim of sustainable profitability, keeping in regular and high-quality communication with its customers.

 

    7.respects the right to live in a healthy ecological and a balanced biosystem of all             livings, and continues its activities within the framework of this principle.

 

1. adheres to the code of practice of Environmental Management Policy when managing environmental impact of its business activities in line with the principle that environmental pollution is global, but its impacts should be managed more strongly in local.

 

1. considering adverse impacts of climate change on environmental and social welfare, it takes into account the risks it may pose on all business activities, plays a leading role in the global fight against climate change by meeting the changing industry dynamics with the neutral carbon target and zero-waste principle in all its new operations and the low emission principle in its new products in line with the principles of its Environmental Management Policy.

 

1. within the frame of legal regulations and practices related to occupational health and safety, it shows preventive, corrective and protective approaches to its employees by providing a healthy and safe work environment, and improves its processes in this regard by continuously following its Occupational Health and Safety Policy.

 

1. approaches with the awareness that every person has the right to live a healthy, social and economic life; In line with the principles of Human Resources Policy provides an equitable and safe working environment for all its employees, partners, stakeholders and customers, respecting human rights, social justice and working rights; thereby increases consciousness and awareness.

 

1. adopts Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Principle across all business; support gender equality, rejects any form of discrimination and employ individuals independent of gender, language, religion, sect, race, color, political thought, any belief, origin and ethnicities, sexual orientation, physical or mental disabilities, age, culture/social class.

 

1. adopts the principle of ‘Equal Opportunity’ and to train all its employees on this basis and promote fair opportunity in labor to ensure fair treatment for all and aims to eliminate inequalities.

 

1. believes that its sustainable growth is powered by diversity in all its activities, and contributes to the socio-economy by creating employment, providing services and technology, both in its own country and in different parts of the world, especially in geographies of disadvantage.

 

1. owns the principle of creating healthy societies, principle of  improving the welfare and living quality of societies, and principle of creating a sustainable ecosystem for societies. It carries corporate social responsibility awareness on how to create a healthier and better environment for future generations, how to leave a sustainable heritage, and how to preserve the balance of ecosystems and biodiversity. With this awareness, it constantly seeks and evaluates opportunities to support working groups, and already negotiates and cooperates with leading non-governmental organizations, national and international platforms and global organizations.

 

1. believes in the positive power of the influence created by the women workforce in the energy and technology sector on sustainable communication, sustainable work, healthy economic growth, decrease in poverty and increase in social welfare and education. It supports women employees especially at the management and senior management levels, and works to increase the number and effectiveness of the female workforce at the board level in order to support making the women workforce effective and visible globally.

 

1. it does not tolerate bribery and corruption under any circumstances; in this regard, acts within the framework of its Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Policy.

 

1. while executing its purchasing activities, it prefers to work with suppliers that comply with the principles of the Supplier and Purchasing Policy, consider environmental health, align with Kontrolmatik Technology’s sustainability approach and business quality requirements. It aims to adopt its own sustainability approach to its suppliers, and makes necessary improvements.

 

1. continuously develops its sustainability approach and its related practices, takes as principle to regularly adopt and share these developments with its partners, customers and stakeholders. Similarly, controls the risks of sustainability approaches of its suppliers, customers and partners, supports them by conducting improvements and implementing best practices when necessary.

 

1. in order to adopt and internalize the sustainability approach and to raise awareness of sustainable employee engagement, the Sustainability Committee has been established and actively conducts relevant workshops and trainings. Committee is comprised of executive board members and department representatives and relevant workshops and trainings are held.

 

1. The sustainability committee works for improvement and ensuring the bussiness continuity with best quality by evaluating all risks and opportunities within the scope of the company's strategy, vision and goals in the field of sustainability, establishing relevant policies, integrating them into all business activities, following and complying with national and international legislation and innovations, keeping up brand values reputation, sustainable finance and investment management.

 

POWERS and RESPONSIBILITIES

 

All Kontrolmatik Technology Inc. companies and employees are obliged to comply, adopt and develop this Policy in a transparent manner. Kontrolmatik Technology Inc. also expects its Business Partners to comply with this Policy in a transparent manner to the extent applicable to the relevant party and/or transaction, and takes the necessary steps accordingly. In case of a difference between this Policy and the local legislation applicable in the countries where Kontrolmatik Technology Inc. operates, the more restrictive policy or legislation will apply, to the extent that the relevant application does not contradict the local legislation. The Sustainability and Environment Department of Kontrolmatik Technology Inc. is the unit responsible for the implementation of this Policy. If you become aware of any action that you consider to be contrary to this Policy, applicable legislation or Community procedures and standards, you may consult or report this matter to your supervisor or the Sustainability and Environment Department.

PURPOSE

 

The purpose of this Sustainable Purchasing and Supply Chain Policy ("Policy") is to ensure that Kontrolmatik Teknoloji A.Ş. to create a guide reflecting the approach of its subsidiaries and affiliates in the field of global sustainable purchasing and procurement in line with the “Planearth” Sustainability Strategy, and in this way, Kontrolmatik Teknoloji AŞ.to adopt and emphasize the importance of its approach and governance in this field for all global suppliers, customers, partners, employees and all other collaborators.

 

 

 

GENERAL PRINCIPLES

 

 

 

Kontrolmatik Teknoloji AŞ. sustainable technology has adopted the mission of producing products, providing sustainable solutions and services.

 

While establishing cooperation with customers and stakeholders with responsible and accountable business ethics, it undertakes to increase the value, benefit and respect it gives to people, society, employees and the planet with the 360° sustainability approach and transparent sustainability communication it adopts.

 

With this mission and commitment, the raw materials and materials we use are essential in the quality of the products and services we offer.

 

While carrying out all our activities, Planearth acts in accordance with the principle of responsible production and service within the framework of the sustainability strategy, the raw materials and materials used in our applications are evaluated in terms of sustainability and the most environmentally friendly, high quality, beneficial to humans and the planet, responsibly and responsibly produced ones are consumed and used efficiently and responsibly.

 

We consider all our global Suppliers as our business partners and we adopt the principle of working with those who have accepted compliance with international environmental, social and ethical standards and principles.

 

Control Technology Inc. Sustainable Purchasing and Supply Chain Policy is completed together with the following policies:

 

-Environmental Management Policy

-Occupational Health and Safety Policy

-Human Rights and Human Resources Policy

-Quality Policy

-Customer Satisfaction Policy

-Business Ethics Policy

-Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery Policy

 

 

 

PRINCIPLES OF APPLICATION OF THE POLICY

 

 

 

In order to create and leave a healthy planet, a livable ecosystem and sustainable societies, we are committed to adopting, informing and raising awareness of our sustainability values and purchasing principles to all our suppliers. We would like our suppliers to act in accordance with these principles in cooperation with their suppliers, to expand their sphere of influence, and also to inform and raise awareness by adopting a transparent communication style.

 

These principles apply to all Control Technologies. It covers the purchasing operations of companies and contains the basic principles and rules that we expect from our suppliers.

 

Our suppliers the International Labour Organization (ILO) Conventions, the United Nations Global Compact, the United Nations Convention on the rights of the child, as all applicable national and international laws and regulations and the principles of Sustainable Purchasing and supply chain management kontrolmatik technology policy in accordance with the following basic principles are chosen within the framework of:

 

 

 

CHILD LABOR

 

 

 

-Suppliers should not employ child labor under any circumstances. The minimum working age specified under Article 138 of the International Labour Organization Convention should not employ workers under the age of 15 (set at 14 for some developing countries). Employees under the minimum age fall under the definition of child labor.

 

- Young employees over the minimum working age should not be prevented from their education, should be protected from all kinds of factors that will harm their social, physical and emotional development and health in the work environment, and should not be employed in dangerous jobs.

 

 

 

FORCED LABOR

 

 

 

-Work should be voluntary, that is, subject to voluntary law.

 

-Forced or forced labor should not be employed.

 

-They should not practice physical, sexual, psychological or verbal harassment and resort to illegal practices such as withholding original identity documents.

 

-Paying debts with labor should not be accepted under any circumstances.

 

 

 

PREVENTION OF DISCRIMINATION

 

 

 

-Business environment and recruitment, remuneration, training, promotion and retirement-related applications, such as gender, age, religion, race, creed, social status, physical structure, ethnicity, nationality, political opinion, sexual orientation, pregnancy, political opinion, trade union membership, or for any other reason discrimination should not be tolerated.

 

 

 

HUMAN RIGHTS & FAIR and EQUAL TREATMENT

 

 

 

-A business environment in which employees are valued and respected should be created. Harassment and ill-treatment of any kind should not be tolerated.

 

-In all business relationships, in accordance with basic moral and human value judgments, fair treatment should be performed.

 

 

 

WORKING HOURS AND REMUNERATION

 

 

 

-It should be ensured that employees are provided with holidays and days off in accordance with the laws and regulations, and that their working hours comply with the regulations.

 

-All employees must have a legal work permit and have a contract. A fair wage should be paid, provided that it is at least at the minimum wage level; payments should be regular and timely. There should be no discrimination in remuneration in any way. Legal leave, compensation, overtime pay and all other ancillary rights must be provided within the framework of legal requirements. Working hours and overtime must comply with laws and sectoral standards.

 

 

 

THE RIGHT TO ORGANIZE AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

 

 

 

-The right of all employees to organize and collective bargaining within the framework of legal regulations should be respected. Employees who exercise their right to organize and collective bargaining should not be pressured and discrimination should not be made.

 

 

 

FREEDOM OF ASSOCIATION AND THE RIGHT TO COLLECTIVE BARGAINING

 

 

 

-The rights to join, become a member, be represented and participate in workers' councils determined by local laws should be respected.

 

 

 

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

 

 

 

-Employees should be provided with a healthy, hygienic and safe work environment.

 

-In order to prevent accidents and occupational diseases caused by work, it is necessary to carry out the necessary checks and maintenance, monitor safety procedures and provide protective equipment in order to prevent and minimize the necessary risks.

 

-Occupational health and safety trainings should be given to employees regularly to raise awareness.

 

-Trainings, accidents and measures taken against them should be recorded.

 

-The applications must be in compliance with the national laws and regulations in force.

 

 

PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT

 

 

-All applicable laws, regulations and regulations related to the environment (including all laws related to air emissions, wastes, wastewater, chemicals) must be complied with.

 

-The necessary environmental permits must be obtained and compliance with the laws must be Jul-tained.

 

-Suppliers should work to minimize their consumption, carbon and air emissions, use of natural resources and waste. The storage, transportation and use of chemicals must comply with the rules in a way that does not harm the environment. The disposal of waste and the discharge of waste water must be carried out within the framework of environmental obligations and limits. The environmental impacts of the activities to be carried out should be taken into account in decision-making processes.

 

 

ETHICAL PRINCIPLES

 

 

 

-Situations that will create a conflict of interest should be avoided.

 

-Attempts aimed at disrupting, preventing or limiting competition should not be made.

 

-The intellectual property rights of business partners should be protected.

 

 

 

LOCALITY

 

 

 

- In case there is no shortage of supply under the conditions of the country, it pays attention to providing raw materials and materials from the Turkish Sunday, preferring local alternative products with the closest characteristics to the conditions. However, if it is not in accordance with the desired conditions and quality in the Turkish Sunday, it supplies from abroad.

 

 

 

HOSPITALITY AND GIFT GIVING

 

 

 

-In limited cases, gifts and entertainments may be accepted in order to strengthen or maintain the commercial bond between Dec. Suppliers should not accept or give any gifts other than commercial traditions and promotional materials that will constitute non-compliance with the law, and should stay away from hospitality activities that exceed their purpose.

 

 

 

PREVENTION OF CORRUPTION and BRIBERY

 

 

 

-Suppliers should not tolerate any form of corruption and bribery in order to provide business or financial income in any way, and should not receive and/or give bribes and/or gifts in order to facilitate business. No supplier employee may offer, give or accept gifts or payouts that may be perceived as bribes. The Supplier shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations and regulations related to the prevention of bribery and the fight against corruption.

 

 

 

SUPPLIER AUDIT PROCESSES

 

 

 

-Suppliers Kontrolmatik Teknoloji AŞ.in accordance with its obligations under this Policy, Contract and/or Declarations and Commitments, Kontrolmatik Teknoloji A.Ş. inspections and evaluations to be carried out by or 3. they have agreed that independent audits, including individual audits, can be carried out.

 

 

 

-Kontrolmatik Teknoloji AŞ is committed to treating all notifications in confidentiality and protecting the notification owners. The Supplier will maintain confidentiality about the person who has reported suspicious behavior contrary to this Policy or a possible violation of business ethics and will not tolerate any retaliation that may be applied against that person.

 

 

 

-The following communication channels may be used to notify about suspicious behavior contrary to this Policy or violation of the rules in this Policy.