Compliance
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Our Approach
The Aratas Group regards business ethics and compliance as key management priorities. Our officers and employees comply with the laws and regulations of each country and region in which we operate, as well as our internal rules. We act with integrity, with due regard for fair competition, respect for human rights, the prevention of corruption, appropriate information management and our wider social responsibilities.
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Fair Business Practices and Anti-Corruption
The Aratas Group prohibits cartels and other anti-competitive conduct, as well as bribery of public officials and equivalent persons in any country. We do not offer or provide improper benefits to business partners or other stakeholders and are committed to conducting business fairly and transparently.
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Fraud Prevention
To prevent and detect fraud at an early stage, we establish and operate the internal controls required for each business process. These include the management of conflicts of interest, appropriate segregation of duties, approval and verification procedures, asset management and monitoring. When suspected misconduct is identified, the relevant functions work together to investigate the matter and implement any necessary corrective measures and measures to prevent recurrence.
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Tax Compliance
The Aratas Group complies with the tax laws of each country and region in which we operate, as well as relevant international rules, and is committed to filing accurate tax returns and paying the appropriate amount of tax. We also identify and manage tax risks appropriately and apply tax practices that reflect the substance and commercial rationale of our business activities.
Compliance Hotline
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About the Compliance Hotline
Aratas has established the Aratas Sustainable Conduct Policy and the Aratas Group Rules for Ethical Conduct and promotes compliance with laws, regulations and ethical standards throughout the Group. As part of this commitment, we have established the Compliance Hotline to receive compliance-related concerns and reports from our business partners. If, in connection with procurement, purchasing or any other dealings with the Aratas Group, you become aware of any actual or suspected breach of law, regulation or business ethics, please contact the Compliance Hotline.
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Protection of Privacy
Information relating to concerns or reports submitted by our business partners is handled with due regard for the privacy of those raising concerns or making reports. Neither the individual concerned nor their organization will be subjected to any disadvantage or retaliation for raising a concern or making a report.
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Confidentiality and External Support
To help ensure impartiality and confidentiality, we may, where appropriate, operate the hotline in cooperation with an independent specialist organization or external legal counsel. The details of any concern or report will be kept strictly confidential and will not be disclosed to any third party without the reporting person’s consent, except where disclosure is required by law or regulation.
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How to Contact the Compliance Hotline
Concerns and reports are accepted through the designated contact channel so that we can establish the facts accurately. If you contact us by email, please use an email address where you can receive our response. To help us respond appropriately and follow up as needed, please provide your company name, your name and your contact details. At your request, your company name and name may be kept confidential within the hotline contact point, and the matter may be reported to Aratas anonymously.
Hotline Contact
■China
■Americas, EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa), and Asia-Pacific
https://portal.speeki.com/?companySlug=aratas■Korea
Hotline under development