Ethics
Ethics at AALPHA
We GROW with the principles of sustainability
We continue to grow steadily within the framework of sustainability principles, add value to the economy and create employment with innovative investments.
We EMPOWER People
We work together like a family and taking strength from each other. "WE" share the future, success and life.
We are RENEWING for the future
We consider product quality and customer satisfaction at the highest level, and we see technological development and innovation as the building blocks of sustainable growth.
We CARE about future generations
With the awareness that natural resources are not infinite and unlimited, we act by considering future generations.
We ENCOURAGE our Stakeholders
We expect our stakeholders to adopt the sustainable development goals.
We SHARE for the Community
We continue to provide services to the society with our understanding of social responsibility.
ETHICAL PRINCIPLES
We aim to provide our employees with a safe, efficient and peaceful work environment.
Our ethical principles and values:
We adhere to the principles of integrity and honesty in our daily activities. We respect the environment in our activities and adhere to the principles of occupational health and safety.
We expect our suppliers to adopt our ethical principles and comply with the following rules:
Fair recruitment process
Freedom of association and collective bargaining
Safe and hygienic working conditions
Not employing child and young workers
Wages determined according to the legal minimum wage determined by law or collective agreement
Working hours must be in accordance with the law, excessive working hours should not be allowed
Discrimination cannot be tolerated. All employees should enjoy equal opportunities regardless of gender, ethnicity, race or religious belief.
Inhumane treatment is not allowed. Harassment, bullying and threats of any kind are prohibited.
WORKING STANDARDS
We aim to recruit qualified manpower with the knowledge and skills required by the task. We provide all our employees with development and training opportunities in accordance with their abilities and the requirements of their duties, and provide an effective communication and motivation environment where they can use their creativity and express their ideas.
In order to comply with our labour standards, we apply the following rules:
No Child Labor
In accordance with the Indian Labor Law, children and young people under the age of 14 are not allowed to work in our company. This limitation also applies to contracted subcontractors serving at our facilities.
No Forced Labor
No one shall be forced to work against their will. Under no circumstances or scopes can the identity cards or passports of the employees be withheld. No advances or loans are given to wage earners. The right of employees to leave the workplace outside of working hours or at the end of working hours is respected. The right to leave the job by complying with the notice requirements is respected.
Harassment
We are aware that every employee has the right to work in an environment free from harassment and bullying. We do not tolerate any form of physical, psychological, sexual or racial harassment, bullying, threats and physical punishment. We expect our employees to adopt this principle. Each employee is also personally responsible for not harassing, threatening, or bullying other employees.
Non-Discrimination
Ethnicity, gender, religion, race, class, nationality, sexual preference, membership in legally recognized organizations or political leanings of our employees cannot be questioned, and for these reasons, they cannot be treated differently in any way, physical or psychological pressure cannot be applied.
Based on the above-mentioned differences, discrimination cannot be made in practices such as recruitment, remuneration, promotion, discipline, benefiting from training opportunities, retirement or termination of employment.
Freedom of association and collective bargaining
We respect the rights of our employees to become members of labour unions or labour boards that represent the views/rights of employees in our workplace in a lawful and peaceful manner, and we do not interfere with them in these matters.
Health & Safety
We guarantee that the workplace and its surroundings are not dangerous to the physical integrity or health of employees.
In accordance with laws and regulations, we provide a safe and healthy workplace environment, fire safety, adequate lighting and ventilation, reasonable access to drinking water and toilets, and medical treatment.
We program and implement studies to prevent possible accidents, to raise awareness about safe behaviours and to improve general working conditions.
Wages and working hours
The wages of our employees are determined to correspond to at least the minimum wage. When determining wages, we also take into account market conditions and purchasing power to meet basic needs. We explain to our employees their monthly earnings and legal deductions with a detailed payroll. We ensure that overtime wages are calculated and paid correctly.
The normal working time per week is 45 hours. Our employees are requested to work overtime within the legal limits only when unforeseen working conditions occur. During overtime periods, the Labor Code is complied with. The work-life balance of our employees is respected.
Discipline
The methods to be applied in the evaluation of an employee's performance and in case of non-compliance with disciplinary rules are explained with simple, easy-to-understand procedures. Disciplinary methods are applied as detailed in our Human Resources Procedure and announced to employees. It is ensured that our new employees understand these procedures with the trainings and feedback received.
PROTECTION OF
THE ENVIRONMENT
All activities for the protection of the environment (reduction of energy and water consumption, waste management- reduction and recovery of waste, wastewater treatment- reduction of pollution, air emission control, etc.) are carried out with a sustainable approach.
We comply with all applicable laws and regulations regarding the environment.
ETHICS TRADING
We carry out our activities in accordance with the principles of honesty and respecting the rights and interests of our business partners. We aim to build our relations with our business partners on the principles of mutual respect and honesty and to provide mutual benefit.
We act in accordance with the relevant laws and regulations in all our commercial activities.
Fight Against Corruption
Employees' taking, embezzlement and benefiting from the company or any other person or company's property or other assets through fraud or extortion is strictly prohibited and is considered a reason for dismissal.
Combating Bribery and Excessive Gifts
Giving and receiving gifts should remain within the rules of mutual courtesy. Gifts and hospitality should not affect the objectivity of the acceptor and should not be perceived as bribery.
Promotional gifts and hospitality that have symbolic material value and are given for special occasions can be accepted and presented within this scope. Offers such as gifts, cash, travel and accommodation, etc., the value of which exceeds the symbolic amount, cannot be accepted or offered in any way and will not be offered.
Taking and offering bribes and illegal commissions is prohibited and is considered grounds for immediate dismissal.
Solvent Recovery
- Environmentally compatible facility feature in accordance with EPA criteria
- Waste solvent can be used for energy purposes. Reduction of natural gas consumption.
- Reducing resource use
- Elimination of risks in solvent handling and storage
- Energy savings in main engines as a result of reducing exhaust air flow
QUALITY CONTROL
In AALPHA accordance with its vision of continuously improving its competitive structure, offering its customers different and innovative products quickly, and being a leading solution partner in its region, it has adopted the principle of Total Quality Management in all its processes.
To understand customer needs correctly and to provide products and services with the least error; While doing these, it is our basic principle not to harm people and nature, and to implement the principle of continuous improvement in order to reach the intended quality level.
Effective management of our processes is ensured with our quality control activities applied in raw material input, production and final control stages.
The tests applied in our production processes are as follows.
- Weight Test
- Print Quality Test
- Air Permeability Test
- Heat Sealability Test
- Determination of Moisture in Paper and Cardboard
- Thickness Control
QUALITY AND PRODUCT SAFETY POLICY
AALPHA offers safe products and services of defined quality in order to provide the quality level that will meet the needs and expectations of its customers.
As a requirement of serving the food sector, in its activities; It works in accordance with the requirements of ISO 9001 Quality Management System.
As a food packaging manufacturer, it keeps the hazards to product safety under control and is committed to providing and maintaining safe, legal and quality products that will not harm the health of consumers.
It acts in accordance with legal regulations, evaluates the feedback from customers and adapts it to its systems.
It continuously improves the effectiveness of quality and food safety management systems and products in line with the expectations of the market.
It aims to improve the competencies and education levels of its employees.
It aims to increase the expectations and satisfaction level of its stakeholders, employees and customers.
