Human Rights Policy

Human Rights Management

Shih Wei Navigation Co., Ltd. believes that protecting human rights is essential for sustainable business operations. To ensure that each and every employee is treated fairly and with respect at the workplace, we follow internationally recognized human rights conventions and put our commitments and policies concerning human rights in place.

Scope

The Shih Wei Navigation Co., Ltd. Human Rights Policy applies to all Group companies, including all employees and across our entire business activities. The Policy also requires the same standards to be followed by our suppliers, outsourcing companies, contractors, customers, and other value chain partners.

Guiding Principles

• UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UNUDHR)
• UN Global Compact (UNGC)
• UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPBHR)
• International Labor Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
• Maritime Labour Convention (MLC)

Commitments and Policies

Shih Wei Navigation Co., Ltd. is committed to complying with the human rights protection laws and guidelines in areas where we operate worldwide. Where there is a conflict between internationally recognized human rights principles and the laws and regulations of a country, we will seek ways to respect internationally recognized human rights principles in our operations to the maximum extent possible. We exercise due diligence to prevent human rights infringements on everyone and build a culture of equality, respect, care, and security within our company by the following principles. We also supervise our value chain partners in the protection of human rights:

1. Prohibit the use of all forms of forced labor
2. Prohibit the hiring of child labor
3. Implement equal employment opportunity and equal treatment, and create a friendly work environment that is diverse and inclusive, free from discrimination, free from harassment, with gender equality, ensuring women's rights, and has zero tolerance for discrimination
4. Provide fair wages, leave system, working hours and equal remuneration that are compliant with the law
5. Ensure the safety and health of the workplace, as well as of the places where we provide meals and accommodation, and strive to protect the physical and mental health of our employees
6. Respect our employees’ right to freedom of association, i.e., the right to form or join any groups or organizations having a common viewpoint or purpose