Actions subject to reporting
- All unfair trade practices, such as forced purchase, price adjustment and management interference using a dominant position.
- Verbal abuse, assault, insult, physical abuse, humiliation, unfair work instructions, etc. using a superior position.
- All other unfair and inhumane behaviors.
Protection of the identity of informants and those who cooperate
Provision of compensation to informants
To keep an informant’s identity confidential during the compensation payment process, the head of the audit function inside the Legal Affairs Office receives the compensation and delivers it to the informant in a way that ensures confidentiality and he or she wants.
Prohibition of disclosing and tracking down informants and those who cooperate
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Prohibition of disclosing the identity of informants and those who cooperate
Any executives and employees who become aware of the identity of informants and those who cooperate, whether on duty or by accident, are prohibited from disclosing their identities.
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Prohibition of tracking down informants and those who cooperate
The accused person, his/her department and other relevant departments are strictly prohibited from carrying out any activities that may disclose the identity of informants and those who cooperate, such as making inquiries to the Legal Affairs Office and engaging in investigation activities to find out their identity.
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Prohibition of identity disclosure by audit personnel
It is prohibited to disclose or imply the identity of informants and those who cooperate without their consent.
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Punishment in case of violationspan>
Prohibition of unfair treatment of informants and those who cooperate
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Investigation of identity disclosure
When the identity of an informant and those who cooperate is disclosed, it shall be reported to the Legal Affairs Office.
The Legal Affairs Office launches its investigation into how their identity was disclosed and punishes responsible persons.
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Prohibition of unfair treatment
Any unfair treatment of informants and those who cooperate is prohibited, and punishment for violation shall be stipulated in relevant documents.
How to report
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Description |
Where to report |
Legal Affairs Office |
How to report |
Informants can choose the most convenient way among the website, mail, phone, fax, physical visit and others. |
Instruction |
Specify the personal information of the informant himself/herself and the accused person as well as the details of the violation according to the 5W1H method with relevant evidence attached.
However, in the case of a matter of urgency (e.g. unethical behavior is underway at the moment of reporting), it can be reported without evidence.
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Office in charge |
Cyber reporting
Go to the company website (www.poscointl.com) and click “Report Center > Abuse of Authority Report“
Phone/fax/physical visit (Legal Affairs Office)
Telephone: 82-2-759-2194 / Fax: +82-2-2076-2825
Mail
Compliance and Fair Trade Section, POSCO INTERNATIONAL, 165, Convensia-daero, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, 21998, Republic of Korea
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