Charter of Ethics and Code of Conduct

Conducting businesses with sincerity and embracement under the founding philosophy of Jeong-Do, Dong-A Socio Group stays responsible and gives back to the society to create bigger values for all of us.

Charter of Ethics
동아쏘시오그룹의 윤리헌장은 회사의 창업정신인 정도, 성실, 배려를 기반으로 그룹의 지속 가능한 성장과 신뢰를 구축하는 데 중요한 역할을 하고 있습니다. 본 윤리헌장의 핵심은 모든 구성원이 기업과 고객의 가치를 함께 높이고 윤리적인 행동을 실천하기 위함으로 전면 개정하였습니다. 이는 단순히 회사 내에서의 행동 지침을 넘어, 외부와의 관계에서도 투명하고 윤리적인 방법으로 상호작용을 하자는 의미를 담고 있으니, 동아쏘시오그룹 모든 구성원은 본 윤리헌장을 준수하여야 합니다.
The Dong-A Socio Group's Ethics Charter plays an important role in building the sustainable growth and trust of the group based on the company's entrepreneurial spirit, which is degree, sincerity, and consideration. The core of this Code of Ethics has been completely revised to ensure that all members practice ethical behavior to enhance the value of the company and the value of customers. This means that we should interact in a transparent and ethical way in relationships with the outside world, beyond simply within the company, so all members of the Dong-A Socio Group must comply with this Code of Ethics.
  • 01 Human Rights Management

    The Dong-A Socio Group values human dignity and respects and protects the diversity of all members. To this end, it provides non-discriminatory working conditions and a safe working environment to improve rights and interests and actively engages in human rights management.

  • 02 Environmental Management

    The Dong-A Socio Group proactively responds to and prevents environmental problems that may arise from its corporate activities, recognizes it as the cornerstone of fulfilling its corporate social responsibility, and actively engages in environmental management.

  • 03 Compliance Management

    Based on the spirit of the cauldron, Dong-A Socio Group contributes to the improvement of human health and welfare, establishes compliance management as a corporate culture as a leader in compliance management that leads sustainable growth, and actively engages in compliance management through compliance with all laws and company rules and fair performance of duties.

  • 04 Consumer-Centric Management

    The Dong-A Socio Group takes the protection of consumer rights and interests as its top priority, provides safe and reliable services based on the (personal) information protection management system, and actively engages in consumer-centered management without hindering the quality standards necessary to stably supply the best products and services to customers.

  • 05 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

    Dong-A Socio Group strives to create social value and solve social issues linked to business through CSR activities for a sustainable future. We actively fulfill our corporate social responsibilities and actively engage in CSR so that we can develop together with the local community.

※ This Charter of Ethics refers to the Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), which are common goals of the United Nations and the international community, and the Guidelines on Corporate Social Responsibility (ISO26000), and the Dong-A Socio Group has prepared this Charter according to the five categories of moderate management to fulfill socially responsible management.
동아쏘시오그룹 윤리헌장 PDF
Code of Conduct
  • Chapter 1. General Provisions
    Stipulates the basic ethical standards that Dong-A Socio Group executives and employees must comply with, emphasizing responsible behavior as organizational members including prevention of sexual harassment, mutual respect, protection of information, and prohibition of private use of assets.
  • Chapter 2. Human Rights Management
    Stipulates corporate responsibilities for human rights protection, including elimination of all discrimination, compliance with working conditions, personal information protection, prohibition of forced and child labor, and guarantee of freedom of association and collective bargaining.
  • Chapter 3. Environmental Management
    Guidelines for realizing environmental protection and sustainable management, specifying responsibilities across all environmental areas including greenhouse gas, water resources, waste management, hazardous substance control, biodiversity conservation, environmental information disclosure, and eco-friendly supply chain operations.
  • Chapter 4. Compliance Management
    Prohibits unethical acts such as bribery, solicitation, money laundering, and tax evasion, and aims to realize fair and transparent management through information disclosure, anti-monopoly measures, intellectual property rights protection, and respect for shareholder rights.
  • Chapter 5. Consumer-Centered Management
    Puts customer safety first and pursues improved customer trust and satisfaction through quality control, provision of accurate information, and protection of personal information.
  • Chapter 6. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
    Contributes to national and local community development and works toward realizing a sustainable society through solving social problems, communicating with stakeholders, fair donations and sponsorships, and creating shared value.
  • Chapter 7. Management System
    Presents standards for operating the management system to enhance the effectiveness of the Code of Conduct, including responsibilities of organizational leaders, monitoring, internal control, whistleblower protection, training, and regular revision.
동아쏘시오그룹 행동강령 전문 PDF