1 AVCIOĞLU UMBRELLA Ethical Principles and Rules

2 Aim Avcıoğlu Şemsiye is an organization that aims to carry out Human Resources Management at the highest level and standards in Turkey. The purpose of Avcıoğlu Umbrella Ethical Principles and Rules is to clearly express what attitudes and behaviors the society in Turkey, as well as all managers and employees in our country's companies, should expect from Avcıoğlu Umbrella Members. All Avcıoğlu Umbrella members are obliged to comply with the principles and rules specified in this document. However, Avcıoğlu Umbrella is aware that it may not always be possible for all of our members to fully comply with these principles and rules. For this reason, Avcıoğlu Umbrella General Assembly decided to establish the Avcıoğlu Umbrella Ethics Board, where cases of violation of our Ethical Principles and Rules will be reported, and assigned this board to examine the violations. The procedure to be followed for reporting cases of non-compliance is included in the last section of this document. 3 AVCIOĞLU UMBRELLA VALUES AND ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RULES THAT MEMBERS ARE OBLIGED TO OBSERVE 1. PERSONAL INTEGRITY AND CONSISTENCY 2. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY 3. DEVELOPMENT AWARENESS 4. AWARENESS OF EQUAL AND FAIR APPROACH 5. AWARENESS OF OBSERVING THE BALANCE OF INTERESTS 6. USE OF INFORMATION 7. SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY AVCIOĞLU UMBRELLA VALUES AND WHAT MEMBERS ARE OBLIGED TO OVERSEE ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RULES 4 1. PERSONAL INTEGRITY AND CONSISTENCY Basic Principle As Avcıoğlu Umbrella members, we try to be exemplary individuals who are sensitive to ethical principles and rules with all our actions, attitudes and behaviors. Contents  • To play a role in determining the standards of personal integrity and consistency through attitudes and behaviors and to set an example.  • To increase our reliability and respect towards the people and institutions we serve. Exemplary Attitudes and Behaviors 1. He keeps his promises and fulfills all his commitments. 2. He reflects his thoughts into his words and actions. Within the framework of good will, his essence, words and actions are the same. 3. He is consistent with his words and behavior and gives confidence to others. 4. Demonstrates exemplary behavior by complying with the laws and moral rules, as well as the policies and procedures of the institution he serves. 5. It supports the formation and development of professional ethics. 6. 6. Maintains personal integrity and consistency in the face of pressure. AVCIOĞLU UMBRELLA VALUES AND WHAT MEMBERS ARE OBLIGED TO OVERSEE ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RULES 5 2. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY Basic Principle As Avcıoğlu Umbrella members, we consider it our primary duty to create value in all institutions and organizations we work with. We see it as our responsibility to contribute to the compliance of the institutions and organizations we work with with ethical values. In our personal decisions and in all our actions while performing our profession, We act with awareness of our professional responsibility in our activities and exhibit exemplary behavior. Increasing the reliability and value of our profession We lead the activities. Contents • To ensure that the strategic importance, trust and respect of our profession is increased in the institutions and organizations we work with, in the business world and in society. • To engage in work that creates tangible value in line with the goals and objectives of the institutions and organizations we serve. • About the principles and activities of our profession a) our current or new colleagues, b) the institutions and organizations we serve c) society To ensure that they are informed, raised awareness and trained. • To contribute to the positive development of the workplaces we serve in every aspect. Exemplary Attitudes and Behaviors 1. Researches the best practices in the world and in our country for the development of the profession. 2. Contributes to the development of colleagues by sharing knowledge and experiences. 3. He strives at the highest level to be successful in the organization he serves. 4. Tries to maximize personal competence. 5. Shows determination to comply with laws and ethical values, and supports the formation and development of professional ethics. 6. He/she acts and behaves in accordance with the law in his business and private life and fulfills his obligations. AVCIOĞLU UMBRELLA VALUES AND WHAT MEMBERS ARE OBLIGED TO OVERSEE ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RULES 6 3. DEVELOPMENT AWARENESS Basic Principle As Avcıoğlu Umbrella members, we aim to maximize the qualities of the institutions and organizations we serve, Avcıoğlu Umbrella and society, as well as our individual competencies, and we try to create continuous development opportunities to achieve these goals. Contents • To expand our awareness of the organization and business world, as well as our professional knowledge in the field of people management. • To contribute to the positive change and development of the institutions and organizations we serve. • Contributing to the positive development of Avcıoğlu Şemsiye and increasing its prestige on every platform. • To take care to be a sensitive and conscious model citizen for the positive development of society. Exemplary Attitudes and Behaviors 1. He tries to receive the highest level of academic education related to his profession. 2. Is aware of personal knowledge, skills and responsibilities. He develops his competencies by acting within this awareness in the tasks he undertakes. 3. Creates opportunities for the continuous development of itself, its employees and colleagues by adopting the principle of "lifelong learning". 4. Open to innovations and change; It pioneers the implementation of new systems and supports the introduction of these systems to employees. 5. Participates in congresses and seminars related to his profession as a listener, organizer or presenter of papers and directly contributes to the development of knowledge about the profession. AVCIOĞLU UMBRELLA VALUES AND WHAT MEMBERS ARE OBLIGED TO OVERSEE ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RULES 7 4. AWARENESS OF EQUAL AND FAIR APPROACH Basic Principle As Avcıoğlu Umbrella members, we take responsibility for the implementation of equality and justice at the highest level for the society we live in, all the institutions and organizations we serve, and all employees working within these institutions and organizations. Contents • To create sustainable environments that will allow individuals to reach the highest levels of success and welfare they deserve. Exemplary Attitudes and Behaviors 1. Respects the existence and value of each individual. 2. It ensures the creation of equal training and development opportunities for employees in return for their dedication, goodwill and contribution to the institution. 3. Treats employees fairly and without prejudice. 4. It tries to reconcile the interests of the institution with the individual interests of the employees. 5. It does not discriminate based on language, religion, race, gender and status; Respects individual differences and the preferences resulting from these differences. 6. It monitors the compliance of the institutions it serves with ethical rules. AVCIOĞLU UMBRELLA VALUES AND WHAT MEMBERS ARE OBLIGED TO OVERSEE ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RULES 8 5. AWARENESS OF OBSERVING THE BALANCE OF INTERESTS Basic Principle As Avcıoğlu Umbrella members, we always try to ensure that all our individual and corporate stakeholders have the highest level of trust in us. Protects the interests of our stakeholders, our professional ethics and our personal integrity in a balanced manner; We stay away from environments that may directly or indirectly lead to conflicts of interest and do not engage in activities or approaches. Contents • The environment in which our interests as a member of society or an organization, as an employee of an institution we serve, or as an individual practicing a profession conflict with the established ethical principles and / or the duties and responsibilities we have, and avoiding activities. Exemplary Attitudes and Behaviors 1. He does not use his profession and duty for unethical personal interests. 2. As a member of Avcıoğlu Umbrella, he does not obtain any special privilege, gain or benefit that he does not deserve, on behalf of the institution he works for or himself. 3. It tries to resolve conflicts of interest between employees and employers in a way that provides the most benefit for both parties. 4. It supports the creation of written policies to prevent conflicts of interest in the institutions and organizations it serves and takes a leading role in using these policies to resolve conflicts. 5. In case of unavoidable conflicts of interest, it ensures that the relevant parties have the same access to all data and information, thus creating a fair and equitable compromise environment. AVCIOĞLU UMBRELLA VALUES AND WHAT MEMBERS ARE OBLIGED TO OVERSEE ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RULES 9 1. USE OF INFORMATION Basic Principle As Avcıoğlu Umbrella members, we pay attention to the rights of individuals and institutions to obtain and disseminate information in order to carry out interindividual, inter-individual and institutional or inter-institutional communication and decision-making processes in the most effective way. Contents • To ensure that open communication and information exchange between the parties occurs safely and at the highest level by eliminating concerns regarding the acquisition or dissemination of information that is unethical or inaccurate in the society or institutions and organizations where service is provided. Exemplary Attitudes and Behaviors 1. In his private and business life, he does not share the information of the institution or person entrusted to him with anyone other than those who need to know, and pays attention to the necessary confidentiality. 2. Obtains or disseminates needed information in responsible and ethical ways. 3. Investigates the accuracy of information used in decision-making processes. 4. It ensures the protection of confidential or proprietary information. 5. Ensures the establishment of systems that will ensure that information about individuals is always up-to-date and accurate in his profession. AVCIOĞLU UMBRELLA VALUES AND WHAT MEMBERS ARE OBLIGED TO OVERSEE ETHICAL PRINCIPLES AND RULES 10 7. SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY RESPONSIBILITY Basic Principle As Avcıoğlu Umbrella members, we strive to ensure that our country and society reach the highest level of welfare and happiness. Contents • To show sensitivity on issues concerning the country and society and to provide support for positive development. Exemplary Attitudes and Behaviors 1. Takes an active part in activities that will make positive contributions to the social environment. 2. Acts with quality and environmental awareness in the environment it operates. 3. It supports social development by creating synergy with members of Avcıoğlu Umbrella and other non-governmental organizations. 4. It contributes to the spread of ethical awareness in all social areas. 11 Procedure to be Followed in Case of Violation of Ethical Principles and Rules All Avcıoğlu Umbrella Members are obliged to comply with the Ethical Principles and Rules specified in this document and to report any non-compliance of other members with the said Principles and Rules to the Ethics Committee. It is essential that people who think that a Avcıoğlu Umbrella Member has acted contrary to the Ethical Principles and Rules specified in this document should first seek a compromise and solution by bringing the problem to the attention of the relevant Avcıoğlu Umbrella Member. Any relevant party may request information, opinion or support by contacting Avcıoğlu Umbrella Ethics Committee on this matter. Persons who are not satisfied as a result of the above suggested initiatives can apply in writing to Avcıoğlu Umbrella Ethics Committee. Written complaints regarding violations of Ethical Principles and Rules will be examined and concluded by the Ethics Committee within the framework of Avcıoğlu Umbrella Ethics Committee Regulation. Applications without signature and contact information will not be accepted. The confidentiality of all studies and research related to applications is the responsibility of the Ethics Committee. Written applications must be sent to the Avcıoğlu Umbrella Center Address below, with the words "Attention to the Ethics Committee" and "Confidential" written clearly on the envelope. Orhangazi Mah. 1711 Sk. Mimsan Sanayi Sitesi No:14 Esenyurt/İstanbul - TURKEY e-mail : [email protected]