Supplier Code of Conduct
TCK Code of Conduct establishes the fundamental principles that suppliers and subcontractors (hereinafter referred to as "Suppliers") of TCK products and services must adhere to. TCK's suppliers are required to create a safe working environment, ensure respect and dignity for workers, and operate their businesses in an environmentally friendly and ethical manner. Additionally, they must establish sustainable procurement policies for their own supply chain.
This Code consists of provisions that suppliers must comply with, categorized into E (Environment), S (Social Responsibility – including human rights, shared growth, social contribution, safety & health, protection of trade secrets & intellectual property, and quality management), and G (Ethics & Fair Trade).
Fair Trade Practices
To establish a transparent and reasonable trading system with partner companies and contribute to fair subcontracting practices, we have adopted and implemented four key fair trade practices.
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- 01Compliance with Large-Small Business Practices: Ensure fair contract execution from the initial agreement stage.
- 사전 계약 체결 및 서면 교부
- 원자재가격 인상, 환율변동 및 물가인상 등 합리적인 단가 산정 방식으로 하도급 대금을 결정
- 부당한 감액행위의 금지(부당한 단가설정, 부당반품 및 위탁취소, 부당감액, 기술자료 제공 요구 및 유용)
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- 02Supplier Selection & Management: Follow fair practices in supplier registration, operation, and modifications.
- 협력사 선정 및 취소 기준의 공정성, 투명성 확보
- 협력사 선정(등록) 심사결과의 통지
- 등록업체에 공정한 기회 부여 등
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- 03Implementation of the Internal Subcontract Review Committee: Establish and operate a committee for internal review of subcontracting transactions.
- 하도급거래 내부 심의위원회 구성
- 협력사 선정,등록,취소 기준과 절차의 적정성 여부 심의
- 일정규모 이상의 계약 체결 및 가격결정 등의 사전 심의
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- 04Adoption of Proper Documentation Practices: Implement and maintain appropriate written documentation issuance and retention policies.
- 하도급 거래 과정의 각종 서면 발급 및 보존에 관한 사항 준수
Fostering a Fair Trade Culture
We actively comply with subcontracting-related laws and the recommendations of the Fair Trade Commission to establish transparent and fair business relationships. All executives and employees are committed to fostering a culture of mutual respect with our partners by internalizing voluntary compliance with fair trade principles.
| Classification | Contents |
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| Introduction of standard subcontracting agreement | Use of standard subcontracting agreement recommended by Fair Trade Commission |
| Signing of confidentiality agreement | Signing of confidentiality agreement to protect technical data, trade secrets, etc. |
| Improving payment terms for delivery | Support smooth business activities of partners by making payments within the statutory deadline Conducting subcontracting law education for employees of contact departments of partners (once per year) |
| Subcontracting Act/Fair Trade Act Training | Subcontracting Act training once a year / Fair Trade Act training twice a year |
| Operation of reporting center |
Operation of reporting of violations of ethical management on the website 1) Subcontracting law violations, etc. Disputes related to subcontracting transactions 2) Ex officio, solicitation, bribery, infringement of trade secrets, etc. |