ESG
Sustainability Policies (RBA)
Igiant Optics Co., Ltd. is strict to comply with RBA rules. The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA), formerly the Electronic Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC), Code of Conduct establishes standards to ensure that working conditions in the electronics industry, or industries in which electronics are a key component, and its supply chains are safe, that workers are treated with respect and dignity, and that business operations are environmentally responsible and conducted ethically.
Fundamental to adopting the Code is the understanding that a business, in all of its activities, must operate in full compliance with the laws, rules, and regulations of the countries in which it operates.1 The Code also encourages Participants to go beyond legal compliance, drawing upon internationally recognized standards, in order to advance social and environmental responsibility and business ethics. In no case can complying with the Code violate local laws. If, however, there are differing standards between the RBA Code and local law, the RBA defines conformance as meeting the strictest requirements.
The Code is made up of five sections. Sections A, B, and C outline standards for Labor, Health and Safety, and the Environment, respectively. Section D adds standards relating to business ethics. Section E outlines the elements of an acceptable system to manage conformity to this Code.
LABOR
- Participants are committed to uphold the human rights of workers, and to treat them with dignity and respect as understood by the international community. This applies to all workers including temporary, migrant, student, contract, direct employees, and any other type of worker. The recognized standards, as set out in the References, were used in preparing the Code and may be useful sources of additional information.
- 01. Freely Chosen Employment: Forced, bonded (including debt bondage) or indentured labor, involuntary or exploitative prison labor, slavery or trafficking of persons is not permitted.
- 02. Young Workers:Child labor is not to be used in any stage of manufacturing. Workers under the age of 18 (Young Workers) shall not perform work that is likely to jeopardize their health or safety, including night shifts and overtime.
- 03. Working Hours:Working hours are not to exceed the maximum set by local law. Further, a workweek should not be more than 60 hours per week, including overtime, except in emergency or unusual situations. All overtime must be voluntary. Workers shall be allowed at least one day off every seven days.
- 04. Wages and Benefits:Compensation paid to workers shall comply with all applicable wage laws In compliance with local laws. All use of temporary, dispatch and outsourced labor will be within the limits of the local law.
- 05. Humane Treatment:There is to be no harsh or inhumane treatment, Disciplinary policies and procedures in support of these requirements shall be clearly defined and communicated to workers.
- 06. Non-Discrimination/Non-Harassment:Participants should be committed to a workplace free of harassment and unlawful discrimination. In addition, workers or potential workers should not be subjected to medical tests, including pregnancy or virginity tests, or physical exams that could be used in a discriminatory way. This was drafted in consideration of ILO Discrimination (Employment and Occupation) Convention (No.111).
- 07. Freedom of Association:In conformance with local law, participants shall respect the right of all workers to form and join trade unions of their own choosing, to bargain collectively, and to engage in peaceful assembly as well as respect the right of workers to refrain from such activities. AND regarding working conditions and management practices without fear of discrimination, reprisal, intimidation, or harassment.
HEALTH AND SAFETY
- Participants recognize that in addition to minimizing the incidence of work-related injury and illness, a safe and healthy work environment enhances the quality of products and services, consistency of production and worker retention and morale. Participants also recognize that ongoing worker input and education are essential to identifying and solving health and safety issues in the workplace. Recognized management systems such as ISO 45001 and ILO Guidelines on Occupational Safety and Health were used as references in preparing the Code and may be useful sources of additional information. The health and safety standards are:
- 01. Occupational Safety:Worker potential for exposure to health and safety hazards
- 02. Emergency Preparedness:Potential emergency situations and events are to be identified and assessed, and their impact minimized by implementing emergency plans and response procedures including emergency reporting, employee notification and evacuation procedures, worker training, and drills.
- 03. Occupational Injury and Illness:Procedures and systems are to be in place to prevent, manage, track and report occupational injury and illness.
- 04. Industrial Hygiene:Worker exposure to chemical, biological, and physical agents is to be identified, evaluated, and controlled according to the Hierarchy of Controls.
- 05. Physically Demanding Work
- 06. Sanitation, Food, and Housing
- 07. Machine Safeguarding
- 08. Health and Safety Communication
ENVIRONMENT
- Participants recognize that environmental responsibility is integral to producing world-class products. Participants shall identify the environmental impacts and minimize adverse effects on the community, environment, and natural resources within their manufacturing operations, while safeguarding the health and safety of the public. Recognized management systems such as ISO 14001 and the Eco Management and Audit System (EMAS) were used as references in preparing the Code and may be a useful source of additional information. The environmental standards are:
- 01. Environmental Permits and Reporting
- 02. Pollution Prevention and Resource Reduction
- 03. Hazardous Substances
- 04. Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- 05. Air Emissions
- 06. Materials Restrictions
- 07. Water Management
- 08. Solid Waste
ETHICS
- To meet social responsibilities and to achieve success in the marketplace, Participants and their agents are to uphold the highest standards of ethics including:
- 01. Business Integrity
- 02. No Improper Advantage
- 03. Disclosure of Information
- 04. Intellectual Property
- 05. Fair Business, Advertising and Competition
- 06. Responsible Sourcing of Minerals
- 07. Privacy
- 08. Protection of Identity and Non-Retaliation:Programs that ensure the confidentiality, anonymity, and protection of supplier and employee whistleblowers are to be maintained, unless prohibited by law.
MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
- Participants shall adopt or establish a management system with a scope that is related to the content of this Code. The management system shall be designed to ensure: (a) compliance with applicable laws, regulations and customer requirements related to the participant’s operations and products; (b) conformance with this Code; and (c) identification and mitigation of operational risks related to this Code. It should also facilitate continual improvement. The management system should contain the following elements:
- 01. Company Commitment
- 02. Management Accountability and Responsibility
- 03. Legal and Customer Requirements
- 04. Risk Assessment and Risk Management
- 05. Training
- 06. Worker Feedback, Participation and Grievance
- 07. Audits and Assessments
- 08. Corrective Action Process
- 09. Documentation and Records
- 10. Supplier Responsibility
- 11. Improvement Objectives:Written performance objectives, targets and implementation plans to improve the Participant’s social,environmental, and health and safety performance.
The RBA Code of Conduct was initially developed by a number of companies engaged in the manufacture of electronics products between June and October 2004. If you want to find more details, please see the RBA-Version 7.0 (2021) document.
CSR Complaint And Communication Contact
For Employees：
- Mail:suggestion@igiantopt.com
- Phone: (03) 598-4820, #2300, #2310, #2320 in Hukou Headquarters.
(03) 598-4820, #2340 in Chungli factory
For Related Party Disclosures：
- Mail：suggestion@igiantopt.com
- Phone：(03) 598-4820, #2300, #2310, #2320