COMPANY POLICY
Conflict Minerals Policy Statement
AUTO CS ENGINEERING (ACSE) is deeply concerned by reports that profits from the sale of certain metals mined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) or adjoining countries have helped fuel war and human rights violations in eastern Congo.
ACSE supports efforts to eliminate the use of tantalum, tin, tungsten, gold (3TG), cobalt, and mica from improper sources that could contribute to such serious problems in the DRC and adjoining countries.
As tracing methods evolve, we are incorporating appropriate and proven methods into our program, along with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Due Diligence Guidance, to help ensure conformity in all material respects with the established framework.
ACSE requires suppliers whose products contain 3TG, cobalt, or mica to submit the required information by completing the provided survey, which traces these metals back through the supply chain.
ACSE’s objective is to achieve a conflict-free supply chain. If ACSE becomes aware of a supplier whose supply chain includes metals sourced from conflict-affected areas, ACSE will take appropriate actions to remedy the situation in a timely manner, including reassessment of supplier relationships, to achieve this objective.
ACSE expects its suppliers to take similar measures with their own suppliers to ensure alignment throughout the entire supply chain.
FRAUD POLICY
ACSE’s Fraud Policy
The Company does not tolerate any form of fraudulent or corrupt activity, even if such activity would be for the Company’s benefit. Any fraudulent transactions or corrupt payments are strictly prohibited, whether made by employees of the Company or by any third parties acting on behalf of the Company, including suppliers, distributors, agents, consultants, and contractors. This prohibition also applies to subcontractors or consultants engaged by third parties to perform work on behalf of the Company.
The Company shall strictly adhere to its Business Principles and the ACSE Code of Conduct.
ACSE’s Business Principle
- Legal
We will act within the law, our licensing and authorization obligations, and any other applicable regulations. - Compete Fairly
Compete vigorously but fairly in our markets, being honest and trustworthy in all our dealings. - Inducements
Do not offer or accept gifts, hospitality, or other inducements that encourage or reward a decision, or engage in any form of bribery.
Report and record any incident. - Conflicts
Avoid or declare conflicts of interest that may lead, or be perceived to lead, to divided personal loyalties. - Commitments
Ensure others have confidence in the commitments we make on behalf of ACSE, and that agreements are suitably authorized. - Risks
Assess and manage risks to our business. - Assets
Protect our brand, physical, financial, and intellectual assets. - Information
Protect the confidentiality of company, employee, and customer information. - Communication
Be truthful, helpful, and accurate in our communication. - Diversity
Treat all individuals fairly and impartially, without prejudice, and never tolerate harassment in any form. - Health and Safety
Care for the health and safety of each other, our products, and our operations. - Environment
Minimize the potential harmful effects of our activities on the environment.
