Ethical Misconduct
Report ethical misconduct such as acts of accepting bribes or gifts
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ESG Strategy
Programs
Following the announcement of the Code of Ethics, POSCO established internationally applicable ethics practice and infrastructure.
System Operation
Ethics pledge
Every year, on the first work day in January, each employee makes a pledge to adhere to the Code of Ethics.
Special terms on ethical practice
Our agreements with trading partners include special terms and conditions on ethical practice that include sanction provisions for Code of Ethics violation.
Ethics Session
An Ethics Session is organized to administer surveys to assess the ethical perception of managers and executives.
Lecture honorarium deposit program
Honorarium received for outside lectures given by an employee is deemed company asset; therefore, employee deposits 50% of the compensation. (Employee keeps 50% to cover cost of travel and labor)
Gift Return Center
When a gift has been received from a stakeholder, drop it off at the Gift Return Center. The gift is processed and returned to the sender with a ¡®Politely Declined¡¯ sticker.
Training
Consistent training is given to employees to instill ethical standards and to establish the Code as a corporate culture.
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Ethics training for managers and executives -
Ethics training for new and experienced hires -
Overseas ethics training for foreign service employees and local hires
Mandatory e-learning on ethics in management, sexual harassment, hostility and abuse of power in workplace programs
Clean POSCO System
We keep records of all referrals, recommendations and special requests to create a zero-tolerance culture against improper solicitation.