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 practices, 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 and remedial measures.
The Company expects its Board of Directors, executives, employees, and all parties
involved throughout the supply chain to strictly comply with this policy, to act fairly
and respectfully, and to embrace diversity without discrimination on the grounds of
gender, age, religion, race, nationality, skin color, place of origin, disability,
political expression, socio-economic status, culture, or any other identity. Special
attention is given to vulnerable groups, including women, pregnant women, children,
LGBTQI+ individuals, migrant workers, contractors, business partners, and customers.
The Company does not support and will not engage in any form of human rights violations,
including but not limited to:
- Child labor
- Forced or illegal labor
- 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 also encompasses
its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
framework. The Company is committed to
developing the organization while 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 contracted workers)
- Senior management and operational management
- Contractors, suppliers, and business partners
- Parties involved in production, procurement, transportation, and the entire supply chain
Policy Guidelines and Practices
- Respect for Fundamental Human Rights
- Treat all individuals equally without discrimination based on gender, race, religion, beliefs, disability, age, nationality, sexual orientation, or social status.
- Prevent and avoid all forms of human rights violations, violence, or oppression in the workplace.
- Promote diversity, inclusion, and respectful coexistence.
- Fair Labor Management and Working Conditions
- Prohibit child labor, forced labor, and illegal labor in all circumstances.
- Ensure employment is voluntary and provide fair wages and benefits in accordance with labor laws and ethical business standards.
- Provide appropriate rest periods and holidays, and prevent involuntary overtime.
- Promote continuous employee development to enhance skills and career advancement opportunities.
- Provide equal protection for migrant workers by respecting their human rights and complying with applicable laws to ensure fair wages, benefits, and safe and fair working conditions.
- Health, Occupational Safety, and Well-being
- Establish and maintain occupational health and safety management systems in accordance with international standards, such as ISO 45001.
- Provide safety training and emergency preparedness programs.
- Regularly maintain equipment and workplaces.
- 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 discrimination against employees for expressing opinions in good faith.
- Community and Social Responsibility
- Respect the rights of and engage with communities that may be affected by the Company’s operations.
- Promote social initiatives such as local employment, educational support, environmental conservation, and volunteer activities.
- Support sustainable local development in collaboration with surrounding communities.
- Sustainable Supply Chain Management
- Establish standards on human rights, ethics, and environmental practices for business partners.
- Conduct regular assessments and audits of suppliers and partners.
- Promote collaboration with business partners to conduct responsible and sustainable business practices.
- Encourage all suppliers throughout the supply chain to respect human rights and non-discrimination toward their employees and stakeholders to prevent negative impacts arising from business operations.
- 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 within the Company’s premises to raise awareness, understanding, and engagement in responsible business practices that respect 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 training on intellectual property and require business partners to strictly comply with applicable laws.
- Political Expression and Political Neutrality
- Respect employees’ rights to peaceful political expression in accordance with the law.
- Encourage employees to respect 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 matters relate to public policy interests affecting the organization.
- Grievance Handling and Remediation Mechanisms
- Establish safe, transparent, and confidential grievance channels.
- Conduct fair investigations of complaints and provide appropriate remedial measures.
- Protect whistleblowers and complainants from retaliation or harassment.
- Conduct comprehensive human rights due diligence to assess risks and impacts arising from business operations.
- Where human rights violations are identified, the Company will provide remedies based on fairness and human rights principles to ensure appropriate protection of rights at all levels.
Update : 17 November 2025
