At Akçakaya Group Textile Inc., we recognize respect for human rights, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion as fundamental principles of the way we conduct our business. We believe that sustainable success can only be achieved through a workplace culture where differences are valued, all individuals are treated with dignity and respect, and equal opportunities are accessible to everyone.

We are committed to conducting our operations in accordance with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the International Labour Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and all applicable national laws and regulations.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which our employees, job applicants, customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and all other stakeholders are treated fairly, respected, and provided with equal opportunities regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, nationality, language, religion, belief, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, political opinion, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To fulfill this commitment, we:

• Respect internationally recognized human rights and are committed to avoiding any direct or indirect involvement in human rights abuses.
• Reject all forms of forced labor, bonded labor, human trafficking, modern slavery, and any form of involuntary work.
• Support the elimination of child labor, do not employ individuals below the legal minimum working age, and take appropriate measures to protect young workers.
• Apply fair, transparent, and objective practices in recruitment, compensation, benefits, training, performance evaluation, career development, promotion, disciplinary procedures, and termination of employment.
• Respect employees’ rights to freedom of association, trade union membership, and collective bargaining.
• Maintain zero tolerance for harassment, bullying, violence, discrimination, retaliation, and any other form of inappropriate workplace behavior.
• Strive to provide a safe, healthy, respectful, and inclusive working environment.
• Believe that diversity strengthens innovation, creativity, and organizational performance, and that diverse perspectives contribute to better decision-making.
• Promote a workplace culture where all employees feel valued, respected, safe, and a strong sense of belonging.
• Regularly review, measure, and continuously improve our performance regarding human rights, justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.

This commitment applies to all employees, managers, suppliers, subcontractors, business partners, and any parties acting on behalf of Akçakaya Group Textile. We encourage the reporting of any concerns or violations related to human rights or discrimination through secure channels without fear of retaliation. All reports are handled fairly, confidentially, and impartially.

At Akçakaya Group Textile, we consider respect for human rights and the principles of JEDI to be integral parts of our corporate culture and are committed to promoting a fair, equitable, diverse, and inclusive working environment across all our operations.