Informant Protection Principles

Principle 1. Comply with laws and ethics.

1-1. Respect individual dignity and diversity.

• We do not discriminate against all stakeholders, including customers, executives and employees, on the grounds of race, nationality, gender, religion, age, skin color, political orientation, union membership, region of origin, disability, marital status, etc. in accordance with international standards (ILO Convention). We respect the basic human rights of all people in accordance with international standards.
• We do not employ minors under international standards (ILO Convention) and the legal minimum employment age for each country without due process.
• In order to maintain and develop a win-win labor-management relationship based on mutual trust and sincerity, we respect the freedom of association, collective bargaining, and collective action rights of executives and employees in accordance with international standards (ILO Convention). In case of conflict between local laws and international standards, the higher standard shall be followed.
• We determine employment and wage conditions for executives and employees reasonably and justly, taking into account international standards and country-specific laws.
• Working hours and rest times for executives and employees are determined in accordance with work characteristics, relevant laws and regulations of each country, and international standards (ILO conventions), but overtime work is not forced without mutual consent.
• Superiors must not give unreasonable instructions to subordinates to perform work that violates company regulations and processes or is unrelated to the company and work, and according to international standards (ILO conventions), they must not force employees to work involuntarily through mental or physical coercion. Neither does it.

1-2. Compete fairly in accordance with the law and business ethics.

• We compete freely and fairly by complying with international standards and country-specific fair trade laws.
• Do not abuse your superior position and do not engage in tying.
• We do not collude with competitors on production, price, bidding, or market division, and we do not discuss prices, bidding, customers, sales regions, or sales conditions for the purpose of collusion.
• We will not engage in any fraudulent activity that interferes with fair business relationships, such as receiving money, valuables, or entertainment from interested parties, such as external business partners, or receiving shares, or using our positions and duties to cause harm.
• We refrain from acquiring competitors’ confidential information through procedures without mutual agreement or through illegal methods.
• We do not force our customers or partners to take actions that are disadvantageous to competitors.

1-3. Maintain accounting transparency through accurate accounting processing and disclosure.

• All transactions are accurately recorded and managed based on facts and are regularly audited in accordance with international standards, country-specific accounting laws, and company regulations.
• We refrain from dealing with individuals, business partners, or countries whose identities are unclear or whose trading practices are not transparent, and we do not engage in or cooperate with illegal, false or irregular transactions.

1-4. We do not intervene in politics and remain neutral.

• We respect individual suffrage and political expression, but do not engage in any political activities that disrupt the organizational atmosphere within the company. The company’s funds, personnel, facilities, etc. shall not be used for political purposes.

1-5. We protect personal and business partner information.

• We recognize that the primary responsibility for leaks of personal information lies with the relevant executives and employees, and we do our best to prevent infringement on personal privacy and comply with laws and regulations related to information protection.
• Customer and partner information acquired while performing duties is used only for business purposes and is not illegally disclosed to third parties.

Principle 2. Maintain a clean organizational culture.

2-1. We strictly distinguish between public and private life in all business activities.

• Do not engage in any wrongdoing that seeks personal gain by using your position or duties, such as embezzling, misappropriating or stealing company funds or assets, or handling expenses irregularly.
• Do not use internal information acquired in the course of your duties for personal gain, such as directly trading stocks or securities or recommending them to others, or do anything that may damage the company’s reputation.
• If there is a conflict between the interests of the company and an individual, the legitimate interests of the company will be given priority.

2-2. Protect and respect the intellectual property of the company and others.

• Intellectual property and confidential information within the company shall not be leaked to the outside world without appropriate prior permission or procedures.
• Information acquired during work activities is recorded and reported based on facts, and is stored and managed as the company’s intellectual property.
• We respect other people’s intellectual property rights, such as patents, copyrights, and trademarks, and do not engage in any infringing acts such as unauthorized use, copying, distribution, or modification.
• Be careful not to violate the company’s intellectual property protection regulations when talking or making phone calls with outsiders or acquaintances.

2-3. Create a healthy organizational atmosphere.

• Do not use any words or actions that undermine healthy co-worker relationships by causing mutual discomfort or damage to superiors, subordinates, or co-workers, such as sexual harassment, disruption of morals, violence, or coercion to do anything that creates a personal burden.
• Do not create a sense of discomfort or harm a healthy organizational culture by forming factions or private organizations based on local or academic ties.
• We strive to maintain and develop a sincere and mutually cooperative labor-management relationship based on good faith.

2-4. Maintain the dignity of an SJITian during external activities.

• In principle, external concurrent employment, concurrent employment, or side jobs that interfere with the company’s business while employed are prohibited, but exceptions are made in cases where prior permission has been obtained in consideration of the company’s reputation and relevance to the work.
• While in office, he/she shall not engage in activities that directly or indirectly cause losses to the company by serving as a member of the board of directors of an interested company or engaging in competitive business activities.

Principle 3. Respect customers, shareholders, and employees.

3-1. We make customer satisfaction the priority value of our management activities.

• Customer requests and suggestions are accepted as much as possible and are reflected first in improvement activities such as product design.
• We serve customers in a friendly manner with the belief that “SJ IT exists because of our customers.”
• We do not exaggerate the quality or performance of products that may cause customer misunderstanding, and we respect the right of customers to reasonably select products.
• In the process of resolving customer complaints and disputes with customers, we strive to avoid unfair treatment, such as passing on excessive cost burdens to customers.

3-2. We pursue shareholder value-centered management.

• We actively seek to increase shareholder investment returns by maximizing profits through transparent and honest management.
• We do our best to provide shareholders and stakeholders with key management information, including financial changes, in a timely and fair manner.
• We respect the legitimate demands and suggestions of shareholders and strive to reflect them in our management activities.

3-3. We strive to improve the “quality of life” of our employees.

• We provide equal opportunities to all employees to demonstrate their abilities to the fullest and treat them fairly according to their abilities and performance.
• We encourage employees’ continuous self-development and actively support all activities to improve the capabilities necessary to perform work.
• Create a working environment where employees can work autonomously and creatively.

Principle 4. We value the environment, safety, and health.

4-1. We pursue environmentally friendly management.

• We do our best to comply with international standards, related laws, and internal regulations related to environmental protection.
• We actively participate in environmental improvement activities by minimizing the generation of hazardous substances, using resources efficiently, and pursuing recycling of waste products.
• We do our best to protect the environment in all business activities including product development, production, and sales.

4-2. We value human safety and health.

• We comply with international standards, related laws, and internal regulations related to the safety and health of executives and employees, including conducting regular safety education and training for executives and employees.
• We prioritize the health and safety of our customers in all business activities including product development, production, distribution, and sales.
• If a product defect that could threaten customer safety is discovered, we respond quickly.
• We make it a habit to observe cleanliness and safety rules in the workplace, and take appropriate action as soon as we discover any risk factors in the workplace.

Principle 5. Fulfill our social responsibilities as a corporate citizen.

5-1. We faithfully carry out the basic responsibilities we must fulfill as corporate citizens.

• The company strives to create stable employment and faithfully fulfills its tax payment obligations.
• Keeping in mind that the behavior of each executive and employee is directly related to the company’s image, we strive to protect the company’s honor by dressing neatly, behaving politely, and using dignified language.
• Each of our executives and employees strives to increase the community’s trust in the company by fulfilling their responsibilities and obligations as a member of the local community.

5-2. We respect local social and cultural characteristics and practice coexistence.

• We respect the laws, culture and values ​​of the local community and contribute to improving the quality of life of local residents.
• Actively participate in social service activities such as volunteer work and disaster relief.

5-3. Establish a relationship of coexistence and co-prosperity with business partners.

• We recognize our business partners as strategic partners who pursue the common value of customer satisfaction based on mutual trust.
• When selecting business partners, we apply fair standards, do not discriminate, and strive to select partners that meet the business purpose.
• We pursue common development, including strengthening the competitiveness of our partners through legal support.
• We also actively encourage our business partners to fulfill their social responsibilities in corporate activities, including safety at the workplace and respect for the human rights of executives and employees.