Sustainable development

Driven by the aspiration for sustainable development, Phuc Binh Technology Joint Stock Company (Phucbinh Group) and all its member companies continuously strive to create positive values for employees, the environment, and society (Phucbinh Donation).

I. ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT

Phucbinh Group is committed to sustainable development and environmental protection.

We understand that environmental protection is an essential measure required to ensure sustainable growth for the Company and society as a whole. Phucbinh Group is committed to economic development based on strict compliance with legal regulations and international standards, in harmony with social development goals and environmental protection.

The Company is committed to minimizing negative environmental impacts and improving labor processes, products, and technology towards being eco-friendly through the following policies:

Designing workspaces that optimize natural light and incorporate greenery.
Optimizing and conserving energy and resources (water, paper, etc.) during operation; gradually reducing carbon emissions from daily activities.
Controlling the use of electrical equipment as needed and switching off devices when unnecessary.
Streamlining and digitizing procedures and documentation to enhance operational efficiency and minimize resource wastage.
Encouraging and prioritizing the use of environmentally friendly materials and reducing plastic waste.

Phucbinh Group has achieved ISO 14001:2015 certification for its environmental management system. This international standard, issued by the International Organization for Standardization, supports organizations in reducing negative environmental impacts, monitoring compliance with legal regulations and environmental policies, and ensuring sustainable economic development.

II. ANTI-CORRUPTION, ANTI-BRIBERY, AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY

The Anti-Corruption, Anti-Bribery, and Conflict of Interest Policy emphasizes the obligation of Phucbinh Group to act ethically and responsibly in all business transactions and dealings, strictly prohibiting acts of corruption, bribery, or conflict of interest.

The Policy clearly defines the expected standards of conduct for Company employees and applies to any third party performing services for and on behalf of the Company.

Objectives:

Meeting the legal and regulatory requirements in compliance with Anti-Bribery and Corruption Laws in Vietnam.
Ensuring a fair work environment free from conflicts of interest.
Guiding and assisting employees and the Company’s partners in identifying and addressing issues of bribery, corruption, and conflicts of interest.

Scope of Application:

The Anti-Corruption and Conflict of Interest Policy applies to:

The Board of Directors, management, and all employees (including permanent, seasonal, and fixed-term contract staff).
Any third party (organization or individual) performing services for Phucbinh Group or on behalf of the Company, including customers, partners, suppliers, and contractors.

Anti-Corruption, Anti-Bribery, and Conflict of Interest Statement:

Phucbinh Group highly values honesty and ethics in business, strongly disapproves of and will apply appropriate disciplinary measures against all forms of bribery, corruption, and conflicts of interest.
This Policy is based on legal requirements. Therefore, violation of this Policy may result in penalties for the individuals and entities involved, including administrative fines and prosecution under Vietnamese Law.
The provisions in this Policy apply equally to all business transactions of Phucbinh Group.
The Company encourages employees and relevant third parties (partners, customers, etc.) to report truthfully any suspected or intentional violations of the Anti-Corruption and Conflict of Interest Policy. Phucbinh Group guarantees the confidentiality of the identity and reputation of the whistleblower.

Principles of Anti-Corruption, Anti-Bribery, and Conflict of Interest:

Principle of Anti-Conflict of Interest:

A conflict of interest may arise when an employee engages in business or other activities outside the Company that result in a personal gain (for themselves or an associated close relation) and such activities compete with or conflict with the Company’s interests.

In such cases, employees must adhere to the principles:

Declaring existing conflicts of interest and making supplementary declarations when new conflicts arise.
Obtaining written approval from the head of the Company before undertaking any activities that may lead to a conflict of interest.

Principle of Anti-Corruption and Anti-Bribery:

Corruption is defined as the abuse of personal power for self-enrichment, or receiving any benefits or high-value rewards in the form of cash or in-kind.

Employees must comply with the following principles:

Not embezzling assets.
Not accepting bribes from any organization or individual related to the Company’s business operations.
Not abusing position or power to misappropriate assets.
Not overstepping authority while performing duties for personal gain.
Not taking advantage of position or power to influence others for personal gain.
Not committing forgery in work for personal gain.
Not engaging in bribery or brokerage of bribery by persons with authority to resolve matters for an agency, organization, unit, or locality for personal gain.
Not misusing Company assets for personal gain by taking advantage of position or power.
Not engaging in harassment for personal gain.
Not performing duties or public services for personal gain.
Not using position or power to cover up violations; obstructing or delaying inspection, audit, investigation, prosecution, trial, or judgment enforcement for personal gain.
Not taking advantage of position or power to transfer unauthorized trading information to a third party for illicit gain or to indirectly facilitate the commission of a violation.
Not colluding, conniving, or cooperating in any form with competitors or organizations/individuals with opposing interests to the Company for personal gain or to harm the Company’s reputation and interests.

Inspection and Supervision:

The Company requires all employees to commit to adhering to this Policy. The Company ensures that those who report violations truthfully will not face retaliation, discrimination, or harm in any way.

The Board of Directors is responsible for monitoring the completeness and effectiveness of this Policy’s implementation and regularly reviewing its execution, including assessing its suitability, adequacy, and effectiveness, as well as enforcing inspection, evaluation, and immediate handling of issues related to bribery, corruption, and conflicts of interest.

The Company may amend this Anti-Corruption and Conflict of Interest Policy at any time to improve the effectiveness of anti-bribery and anti-corruption efforts.

Reporting Channels:

The Company strongly encourages employees to disclose (whistleblow) actual or suspected cases of bribery, corruption, and conflicts of interest without fear of retaliation or discrimination.

Reporting channels:

Hotline: 08.7777.8686
Email: info@phucbinh.com.vn
Reporting Link: Anti-Corruption, Anti-Bribery, Conflict of Interest Reporting

The leadership commends and provides forms of reward for individuals who truthfully report upon discovering violations of the Anti-Corruption, Anti-Bribery, and Conflict of Interest Policy, while maintaining information security.

Concurrently, the Company will apply appropriate disciplinary measures, guided by the labor regulations disseminated to employees before official employment, with the highest level of discipline being termination and public disclosure of information regarding the fraudulent act to all partners.