{"id":6378,"date":"2025-06-17T05:24:34","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T05:24:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sminvestments.com\/sustainability\/?page_id=6378"},"modified":"2025-06-17T05:57:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T05:57:58","slug":"human-rights-policy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sminvestments.com\/sustainability\/human-rights-policy\/","title":{"rendered":"Human Rights Policy"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Human Rights Policy<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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<\/b>1.0 POLICY <\/span>STATEMENTS<\/b><\/span><\/h6>

Respect for human rights is an essential value of SM<\/i><\/span> <\/i>Investment<\/i><\/span> <\/i>Corporation (SM\/CJ.<\/i><\/span> <\/i>We make every effort to respect and promote human rights in accordance with the International Bill of Human Rights, International Labor Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.<\/p>

SMIC’s Human Rights Policy aligns with our Code of Ethics, Business, and Environmental policies covering<\/span> diversity,<\/span> environment, health<\/span> and<\/span> safety, and<\/span> employee<\/span> relations. We<\/span> are<\/span> committed<\/span> to <\/span>the principles that all persons should be treated with respect.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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<\/b>2.0 OBJECTIVES<\/b><\/span><\/h6>

To promote and ensure the constitutional fundamental rights of all individuals are protected and respected without discrimination.<\/p>

To ensure all business partners and employees of SMIC are aware that harassment and discrimination are unacceptable practices and do not reflect our company’s core values.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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<\/b>3.0 OBJECTIVES<\/b><\/span><\/h6>

To promote and ensure the constitutional fundamental rights of all individuals are protected and respected without discrimination.<\/p>

To ensure all business partners and employees of SMIC are aware that harassment and discrimination are unacceptable practices and do not reflect our company’s core values.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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4.0 VARIOUS ASPECTS ON HUMAN RIGHTS<\/b><\/span><\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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<\/i>4.1 Workplace<\/span> Safety<\/i><\/span><\/p>

SMIC is fully committed in providing workplaces that are safe and conducive to all our employees. Our policy is to provide a safe and healthy workplace that complies with applicable safety and health laws and regulations. We work to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive workplace, in consultation with our employees, medical experts and addressing and remediating identified risks of accidents, injury and any health impact.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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4.2 Workplace Security<\/p>

SMIC ensures that all employees are safe and productive by providing a secure workplace with 24\/7 security personnel and a mobile ambulatory service with medical specialists.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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4.3 Working<\/span> Hours,<\/span> Compensation<\/span> and<\/span> Benefits<\/i><\/span><\/p>

SMIC<\/span> compensates our employees competitiv<\/span>ely and fairly in relation to the industry <\/span>standards. SMIC ensures<\/span> full compliance with applicable wage, work hours, overtime,<\/span> and <\/span>benefit laws in accordance<\/span> to <\/span>the laws, rules, and regulation of the Department of Labor.<\/span><\/p>

All employees are <\/span>given equal <\/span>opportunity for growth and career advancement. Compensation <\/span>is meritocracy based pursuant to the performance appraisals that are <\/span>conducted yearly.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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<\/i>4.4 Child<\/span> Labor<\/i><\/span><\/p>

SMIC will not employ child labor, consistent with the <\/span>provisions of the labor<\/span> laws of the Philippines.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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<\/i>4.5 Freedom<\/span> of<\/span> Speech and<\/span> Association<\/i><\/span><\/p>

We<\/span> promote<\/span> open communication<\/span> and forums that allow our<\/span> employees to<\/span> bring<\/span> concerns, suggestions, and ideas forward<\/span> to<\/span> produce and facilitate improved methods and efficiencies.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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<\/i>4.6 Forced<\/span> Labor<\/span> and<\/span> Human<\/span> Trafficking<\/i><\/span><\/p>

The Company <\/span>will not use slavery or involuntary labor, whether bonded, prison, military, compulsory<\/span> labor,<\/span> including<\/span> debt<\/span> servitude or<\/span> human<\/span> trafficking<\/span> with<\/span> respect to<\/span> any<\/span> aspect <\/span>of its operations.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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<\/i>4.7 <\/span><\/i>Discrimination<\/span> and<\/span> Harassment<\/i><\/span><\/p>

SMIC <\/b>beli<\/span>eves that every employee has the right to be treated fairly and deserves a comfortable <\/span>and safe <\/span>working environment. SMIC prohibits discrimination based on age<\/span>, <\/span>race,<\/span> color, religion, sex,<\/span> nationality,<\/span> marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other-protected characteristic.<\/p>

Everyone<\/span> has the right to work without fear or intimidation.<\/span> SMIC does not accept abusive conduct or<\/span> harassment – a policy made clear from the first day of employees‘ <\/span>orientation. Employees<\/span> are expected to<\/span> report situations that compromise their ability to do their<\/span> jobs. <\/span>Formal channels<\/span> are available for employees who seek <\/span>advice or a solution, and<\/span> our<\/span> policies strictly prohibit retaliation against employees who express concerns. We manage our <\/span>business operations so that employees feel they are being treated fairly and respectfully.<\/span><\/p>

Please see separate Policy<\/i> <\/i>on<\/i> <\/i>Anti-Discrimination<\/i><\/span> <\/i>and<\/i> <\/i>Anti-<\/i>Harassment.<\/i><\/i><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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<\/i>4.8 <\/span>Diversity<\/span> and<\/span> Inclusion<\/i><\/span><\/p>

SMIC is<\/span> committed to <\/span>be a high-performing organization <\/span>built on the foundation of a diverse<\/span> and<\/span> inclusive<\/span> workforce, with<\/span> ind<\/span>i<\/span>viduals<\/span> and<\/span> teams<\/span> working<\/span> to<\/span> blend<\/span> a wide<\/span> range of talents,<\/span> preferences,<\/span> and<\/span> perspectives<\/span> in <\/span>pursu<\/span>it <\/span>of shared<\/span> purposes.<\/span> Employees<\/span> are <\/span>expected to be open and open to honest dialogue and tolerant of others’ differences.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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<\/i>4.9 <\/span>Community<\/span> and<\/span> Stakeholders<\/span> Engagement<\/i><\/span><\/p>

SMIC is committed to associating with stakeholders who share our values of integrity, fairness, honesty, and respect for all individuals. Where appropriate, we engage with our communities on human ri<\/span>ghts matters <\/span>that are important to<\/span> them.<\/span> Our<\/span> aim is to ensure through dialogue that we are listening to,<\/span> learning from, and considering their views as<\/span> we conduct our business.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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5.0 PROCEDURES<\/h6>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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<\/i>5.1<\/span><\/p>

Employees<\/span> can<\/span> report<\/span> incidents<\/span> or complaints<\/span> of workplace violation<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span> above<\/span> policies <\/span>verbally or in writing to the Head of Human Resource Department (HRD) <\/span>or to the Compliance Officer (CO). When reporting, the reporting contact will fill out<\/span> a<\/span> complaint form detailing the following:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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a. Name of the person who has allegedly experienced workplace <\/span>violations of <\/span>above policies and contact information.<\/p>

b. Name<\/span> of<\/span> the<\/span> alleged violator,<\/span> position,<\/span> and<\/span> contact<\/span> information,<\/span> if<\/span> known<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>

c. Names of the<\/span> witness,<\/span> if any, or<\/span> other<\/span> person with<\/span> relevant information to provide about the incident,<\/span> if any, and<\/span> contact information,<\/span> if known.<\/p>

d. Details<\/span> of<\/span> what<\/span> happened including<\/span> date,<\/span> frequency<\/span> and<\/span> location<\/span> of <\/span>the<\/span> alleged <\/span>incident. Any supporting<\/span> documents the person who<\/span> complains may have in their possession that are<\/span> relevant to <\/span>the complaint.<\/p>

e. List any documents a witness, another person or <\/span>the alleged violator<\/span> may have in their possession that are<\/span> relevant to the complaint.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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<\/i>5.2<\/span><\/p>

An incident or a complaint of workplace violation should be reported as soon as possible after experiencing or witnessing an incident. This allows the incident to be investigated in a timely manner.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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<\/i>5.3<\/span><\/p>

Head of HRD or CO should be immediately notified so they can ensure an appropriate
investigation is conducted Depending on the nature of the allegations and the people involved, the report\/complaint\/incident may be referred to an external qualified investigator to conduct an impartial investigation.\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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<\/i>5.4<\/span><\/p>

All incidents or complaints of violations shall be kept confidential to the extent necessary to protect the employees, to investigate the complaint or incident, to take corrective action or otherwise as required by law.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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<\/i>5.5<\/span><\/p>

The inv<\/span>estigation must be completed in a timely manner and generally within 90 days or less unless the<\/span>re are circumstances (i.e. illness, complex investigation) warranting a longer investigation.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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<\/i>5.6<\/span><\/p>

Within 10 days after the investigation is completed, the employee or per<\/span>son who al<\/span>legedly experienced the violation and the alleged violator, if they are an employee of SMIC,<\/span> will be informe<\/span>d in writing of the results of the investigation and any corrective action taken or that will be taken by SMIC to address workplace violation.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Human Rights Policy 1.0 POLICY STATEMENTS Respect for human rights is an essential value of SM Investment Corporation (SM\/CJ. We make every effort to respect and promote human rights in accordance with the International Bill of Human Rights, International Labor Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, and the UN Guiding Principles on […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"elementor_theme","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6378","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sminvestments.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6378","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sminvestments.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sminvestments.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sminvestments.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sminvestments.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6378"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/www.sminvestments.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6378\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6386,"href":"https:\/\/www.sminvestments.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6378\/revisions\/6386"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sminvestments.com\/sustainability\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6378"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}