TOHUM BUSINESS ETHICS PRINCIPLES

TOHUM ‘s values are based on legal, moral and ethical behavior. TOHUM pays serious attention to protect these values in every business or solution partnership. The importance TOHUM attaches to this ethical approach plays a major role in establishing mutually beneficial and lasting relationships with its employees, stakeholders, participants, subcontractors, solution partners, customers and the societies in which it operates, does business and lives.

TOHUM is committed to protect the reputation of its customers as a responsible business partner. TOHUM operates in accordance with a general code of business ethics and has an outstanding track record of quality. It also supports international initiatives such as the International Code of Conduct for Private Security Companies, the United Nations Global Compact and the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights.

The statement of TOHUM ‘s General Code of Business Ethics and Charter clearly states that TOHUM respects the human rights and dignity of all its employees and business partners and is part of the fight to prevent bribery and other similar crimes. TOHUM ‘s principles inform all employees, contractors and third parties of TOHUM ‘s expectations and responsibilities and obligations in relation to its core values.

QUALITY POLICY

TOHUM, as well as its integrated or affiliated companies, is committed to providing the highest quality trainings, products, services and complying with all applicable legal or standard requirements.

TOHUM actively takes steps to reduce or even prevent the possibility of unwanted or disturbing incidents or their consequences. Respect for human rights, commitment to the safety of the public and our staff, and respect for the environment are TOHUM ‘s first priorities in conducting its activities. All employees support and advance TOHUM ‘s quality objectives through the development of quality training, products and services throughout TOHUM. TOHUM is dedicated to continuously improving its management systems, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and increasing customer satisfaction.

ETHICS LINE and COMPLAINT / SUGGESTION PROCEDURES

TOHUM is committed to complying with all laws, regulations, contractual or ethical obligations in the sectors in which it operates, as well as the essence and spirit of its fundamental corporate values.

As part of TOHUM ‘s commitment to legal, ethical and moral business practices, TOHUM has suggestion and grievance procedures for those working under its structure, individuals working on its behalf and third parties to report problems with TOHUM or its personnel.

Employees or third parties have the opportunity to make their reports about TOHUM online in complete confidence and anonymously to the e-mail address etik@tohum.com.tr Reports to this address will be reviewed directly by the founders or their authorized personnel.

Even the possibility of retaliation against anyone who makes a suggestion or complaint is prohibited.

COMMITMENT TO PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS

TOHUM ‘s core values and beliefs are centered on adhering to and living by the principles of human rights as well as humanitarian law. As part of its commitment to carry out its activities on a legal, moral and ethical level, TOHUM has adopted a human rights policy that applies throughout its entire structure in order to make its employees more aware and educated. This policy states that TOHUM ‘s business processes and actions should be guided by the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other applicable human rights instruments and principles. These include the Chemical Weapons Convention, the Convention against Torture, the Geneva Conventions (including the Additional Protocols to the Geneva Conventions) and the Voluntary Principles on Security and Human Rights. TOHUM is also committed to supporting international and local efforts to combat and eradicate human trafficking, corruption or financial crime.

• Modern Slavery Policy
• Anti-Human Trafficking Policy
• Human Rights Policy

STANDARDS and CERTIFICATES

We are committed to the highest standards of quality and compliance. The laws, regulations and contractual obligations that govern our business relationships are critical to our core objective of “creating a livable future”. Our focus is on putting quality processes and procedures in place to consistently deliver exceptional performance.

TOHUM and its employees, stakeholders, participants, subcontractors and solution partners within its structure are determined to continue their activities in accordance with the highest standards in the sectors they are involved in.

WORKING TOGETHER

TOHUM has the capacity and capabilities to provide the highest quality operational support and risk management services to a wide range of clients including governments, local authorities, public institutions, humanitarian organizations, NGOs and private sector organizations. TOHUM is deeply committed to diversity and its success is based on bringing together people with different perspectives, skills and experience to produce the most progressive, innovative, extraordinary and cost-effective solutions.

Employees, stakeholders, participants, subcontractors, solution partners within TOHUM ‘s structure are expected to adhere to and comply with TOHUM’s values, business ethics principles, charter and other policies.

Questions about possible subcontracting opportunities or other business relationships  can be submitted by using the ” Ask for Opinion” form  or by sending an e-mail to info@tohum.com.tr. If a company that has not done business with TOHUM before is represented and wishes to be considered for a partnership or business relationship opportunity, the following documents should be provided, a statement of qualification and past experience related to the relevant subject should be presented.

• Supplier Profile
• Essential Information
• Representations and Certificates
• Documents showing the size and status of the enterprise

SMALL BUSINESS APPROACH

TOHUM is committed to working in lasting and mutually beneficial relationships with small or small and disadvantaged business communities (including women-owned and service-disabled and veteran-owned small businesses). This approach has been developed to take full advantage of the unique capabilities and fast response times offered by small businesses in the global environment and international business network in which TOHUM operates.

In order to provide the best possible products and services to meet the unique needs of its customers, TOHUM recognizes that the opportunities created by having diverse partnerships of all types provide a significant advantage in generating innovative and creative solutions. TOHUM is proud to be working with a large and significant number of small businesses at any given time, covering the breadth of its international business network. Small or small and disadvantaged businesses and entrepreneurs who are willing to work with TOHUM and develop projects together  can interact by using the ” Ask for Opinion ” form  or by sending an e-mail to info@tohum.com.tr.