Haoda Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

1.  Sound Corporate Business Activities

(1) Strictly comply with company ethics and relevant laws and regulations

We build a corporate culture of fair, just, and highly transparent business activities, abide by international rules, relevant laws, social ethics, and various internal regulations and other relevant charters, striving to become a company trusted by customers, shareholders, business partners, employees and their families, and all stakeholders.

(2) Implement the principles of free competition and fair trade

We will strive to eliminate practices that hinder free competition, fraud, or unfair practices, and suspicious behaviors, achieving fair competition and transactions under the principle of free competition.

In addition, we will provide customers and business partners with accurate information about products, materials, technology, quality, and services.

(3) Prohibition of abuse of dominant position

We guarantee reasonable transactions with business partners based on contracts, etc., and will never abuse our dominant position in transactions such as buyers or clients to force the other party to accept specific conditions or unequal transactions, or to pursue personal interests.

In addition, we will require and assist our business partners to comply with laws and regulations, social ethics, ensure quality, and respect human rights , working environment, production safety and health, environmental protection, and information security.

(4) Prohibition of bribery and excessive entertainment and gift-giving

We will abide by relevant laws and regulations and maintain good and normal relations with relevant government departments, will not bribe, and will not make illegal political donations.

In addition, when interacting with customers or business partners, we will use common sense as a standard and will not engage in entertainment and gift-giving that could cause misunderstandings among stakeholders, or unfair or unjust transfers of benefits.

(5) Rejection of anti-social forces

We refuse to have any contact with any anti-social forces, groups, and organizations that threaten social order and security, including business dealings.

In addition, we adhere to the policy of rejecting improper demands and cooperate with relevant competent authorities, experts, and administrative organs to organise responses to anti-social forces.

(6) Protection and utilization of intellectual property rights

We will strive to properly protect , maintain, and utilize rights related to the company's intellectual property.

In addition, during the development, production, sales, and provision of products and services, we will conduct a thorough investigation in advance to ensure that we do not infringe on the intellectual property rights of third parties.

At the same time, when it is necessary to obtain information about intellectual property rights from third parties, we will use legal and fair means.

(7) Import Export Management

In order to maintain international peace and security, when exporting products and components, or providing technology or software to foreign countries, we will comply with relevant international agreements and laws and regulations on export management, and apply for necessary procedures with relevant government supervisory agencies. In addition, in order to cut off the funding sources of armed groups that infringe human rights , we do not purchase so-called "conflict minerals" and materials, products, etc., made from their derived metals. At the same time, we will also require our business partners to implement the same policy.

(8) Reasonable management of company assets

We will properly manage company assets according to company regulations ( finished products, components, materials, supplies, equipment, including personal information, business information, etc., tangible or intangible assets ) . Moreover, we ensure that company assets are only used for company business, not only during employment, but even after retirement, they will not be used for personal purposes or disclosed to third parties.

In particular, we will treat business information as confidential information to prevent loss, leakage, or falsification. We will properly store it according to different confidentiality levels. In addition, we guarantee that we will only obtain business information through legal and fair means.

(9) Prohibition of insider trading

We will not disclose insider information about Sigma Optical Machine Group or its affiliated companies obtained during work to irrelevant personnel.

In addition, we will not buy or sell the company's stocks, etc., based on the insider information we know.

(10) Internal whistleblowing system

We will establish and maintain a complete set of internal company whistleblowing systems that are different from the daily work command and control system, ensuring that when illegal, unethical, non-compliant with company rules, or violations of relevant regulations are found or suspected to exist among company personnel, they can be promptly reported and exposed.

2.  Respect for human rights

(1) Respect human rights and fair treatment

We comply with international rules on protection human rights and respect basic human rights and human dignity. Respect religious freedom, do not discriminate against nationality, gender, physical characteristics and age differences, do not use forced labor, and do not use child labor. We will also require the same of our business partners.

Furthermore, we strive to build a healthy work environment that tolerates different personal ideas, values, and differences, free from discrimination and harassment, where individuals can express their unique personalities.

(2) Providing a safe and comfortable work environment

We comply with laws, regulations, and internal rules concerning labor and company safety, health, and hygiene, implementing necessary safety and hygiene measures to provide a safe, healthy, and comfortable work environment for our employees. We avoid overwork, conduct regular health checkups and stress tests to monitor physical and mental health, and strive to prevent and detect mental and physical health problems early.

In addition, we actively support employees in improving their skills and acquiring new knowledge, striving to create a satisfying work environment where we can grow together.

3.  Protecting the natural environment

(1) Protecting the global environment

As members of the same planet and society, we consider protecting the global environment an important part of our business operations. Each of us is committed to environmental protection activities and strives for a sustainable society.

(2) Business improvement based on an environmental management system

We will establish an environmental management system to understand the environmental impact of all business activities and adopt PDCA management methods to continuously improve and prevent pollution, and further effectively utilize energy and resources.

(3) Providing environmentally friendly products and services

From raw material procurement to design, development, manufacturing, logistics, sales, service, use, recycling, and waste disposal, we strive ߿ to reduce the environmental burden at every stage of our business activities and provide environmentally friendly products and services.

(4) Promoting the development of environmentally friendly technologies

We not only comply with relevant environmental protection laws and regulations but also strive to introduce energy-saving equipment, develop environmentally friendly technologies, strictly manage harmful substances, and strive ߿ to reduce the emission of harmful chemicals and control the generation of hazardous waste.

4.  Harmonious coexistence with society

(1) Strengthening communication with the local community and contributing to its development

As a corporate citizen of the local community, we respect the community's culture, customs, and traditions and cooperate with the local community, actively participating in community activities and contributing to the cultural and economic development of the community.

(2) Maintaining business continuity and assuming the responsibility of continuous supply

As a manufacturing company in the optical industry, we fully understand our impact on our customers' businesses and society. We will establish a complete set of systems to ensure that, in the event of serious business difficulties, while ensuring the safety of personnel, we maintain production and guarantee the continuous supply of products, striving to build mutual trust with our customers and society.

(3) Building mutual understanding with society through two-way communication

Our entire company will communicate actively, sincerely, and transparently with society and various stakeholders to gain greater recognition for Sigma Optical Group and deepen mutual understanding.

Furthermore, to better fulfill our corporate responsibilities, we will improve the reliability of our financial reporting through appropriate financial processing, and disclose company information in a timely, appropriate, and fair manner.

※Due to changes in social conditions and revisions to laws and regulations, the above "Code of Conduct" will be revised as appropriate. First edition: September 25, 2020