Human Rights Policy
Human Rights and Social Policy
AI Energy Public Company Limited (“the Company”) places the highest importance on
respecting, supporting, and upholding human dignity and human rights, which are
fundamental rights and freedoms inherent to all individuals. This policy applies to
employees, business partners, communities, all stakeholder groups, and vulnerable
groups. The Company upholds the principles of equality, fairness, and non-discrimination
as a fundamental basis for conducting its business.
To demonstrate its commitment to responsible business conduct and social responsibility,
the Company has established this Human Rights and Social Policy, with reference to the
United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGP), which are based
on three core pillars: the duty to protect human rights, the responsibility to respect
human rights, and access to remedy when adverse human rights impacts occur.
This policy also supports good corporate governance and aligns with international best
practices through the implementation of a comprehensive Human Rights Due Diligence
(HRDD) process, which includes risk assessment, impact assessment, and the establishment
of appropriate preventive, mitigation, and remediation measures.
The Company expects its board of directors, executives, employees, and all parties
involved throughout the supply chain to strictly comply with this policy, All
individuals shall be treated equitably and with respect for diversity, without
discrimination on the basis of sex, age, religion, race, nationality, skin colour, place
of origin, disability, political expression, socio-economic status, culture, or any
other identity. Special consideration shall be given to vulnerable groups, including
women, pregnant women, children, LGBTQI+ individuals, migrant workers, contractors,
suppliers, and customers.
The Company does not support and will not engage in any form of human rights violations,
including but not limited to:
- Child labour
- Forced or illegal labour
- Human trafficking
- Sexual harassment
- Physical or verbal violence
- Workplace bullying or harassment
- Discrimination in any form
The Company operates under its Human Rights and Social Policy, which encompasses the
Company’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
framework. The Company is committed to advancing organizational development in parallel
with creating sustainable value for communities, society, and the environment.
Scope of Application
This policy applies to all parties involved in the Company’s operations, including:
- Employees at all levels (permanent, temporary, and contract workers)
- Senior management and operational management
- Contractors, suppliers, and business partners
- Parties involved in production, procurement, transportation, and the Company’s entire supply chain
Policy Implementation Guidelines
- Respect for Fundamental Human Rights
- Treat all individuals equally without discrimination based on sex, race, religion, belief, disability, age, nationality, sexual orientation, or social status.
- Prevent and avoid all forms of human rights violations, violence, harassment, or oppression in the workplace.
- Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Fair Labour Management and Working Conditions
- Prohibit child labour, forced labour, and illegal labour in all circumstances.
- Ensure employment is voluntary and provide fair wages and benefits in accordance with labour laws and the Company’s ethical standards.
- Provide appropriate rest periods and leave and prevent involuntary overtime.
- Promote continuous employee development to enhance skills and career progression.
- Provide equal protection to migrant workers, in compliance with applicable laws and with respect for human rights, ensuring fair wages, benefits, and safe and equitable working conditions.
- Health, Occupational Safety, and Well-being
- Maintain occupational health and safety management system aligned with internationally recognized standards (e.g., ISO 45001).
- Provide safety training and emergency preparedness programs.
- Maintain equipment and workplaces on an ongoing basis to ensure safe operations.
- Support mental health and work-life balance.
- Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining
- Respect employees’ rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining.
- Establish effective communication channels between employees and management.
- Prohibit retaliation or discriminatory treatment against individuals who raise concerns or express opinions in good faith.
- Community and Social Responsibility
- Respect the rights of, and listen to, communities that may be affected by the Company’s operations.
- Promote social initiatives such as local employment, educational support, environmental conservation, and volunteer activities.
- Promote sustainable local development in collaboration with surrounding communities.
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Establish human rights, ethics, and environmental standards for suppliers and business partners.
- Conduct regular supplier assessments and audits, as appropriate.
- Encourage collaboration with business partners to conduct responsible and sustainable business practices.
- Promote respect for human rights and non-discrimination across the supply chain, including fair treatment of suppliers’ employees and other stakeholders, to prevent and mitigate potential adverse impacts arising from business activities.
- Knowledge Enhancement and Organizational Culture
- Promote an organizational culture based on integrity, transparency, mutual respect, and participation.
- Provide human rights training to employees and all individuals working on Company premises to build awareness, understanding, and active participation in responsible business conduct and respect for human rights.
- Respect for and Protection of Intellectual Property
- Respect all forms of intellectual property rights of the Company, employees, business partners, and external parties.
- Prohibit infringement of copyrights, patents, trademarks, or trade secrets.
- Provide appropriate intellectual property training and require suppliers to comply strictly with applicable laws.
- Political Expression and Political Neutrality
- Respect employees’ rights to peaceful political expression in accordance with applicable laws.
- Encourage respect for differing political views based on mutual respect.
- Prohibit coercion, intimidation, or discrimination based on political opinions.
- Prohibit the use of Company resources to support political activities.
- Any political activities conducted in the name of the Company must be transparent, verifiable, and compliant with applicable laws.
- The Company maintains political neutrality, except where engagement is necessary to protect the Company’s legitimate interests in public policy matters.
- Grievance Management and Remediation Mechanisms
- Establish safe, transparent, and confidential grievance channels.
- Investigate complaints fairly and provide appropriate remediation measures.
- Protect whistleblowers and complainants from retaliation or harassment.
- Conduct comprehensive Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) to identify and assess risks and impacts arising from the Company’s business activities.
- Where human rights violations are identified, the Company will provide remedies in accordance with principles of fairness and human rights, ensuring appropriate protection of rights at all levels.
Update : 17 November 2025
