POSCO-TCS

– Acts of receiving money, goods, or entertainment from external stakeholders in relation to duties.

– Acts of obtaining unfair profits using status or causing damage to the company with improper means/intentions.

– Other unethical acts related to external stakeholders.

※ Cases that may be excluded from investigation

– Reports regarding personal privacy or private disputes of employees that the company cannot intervene in.

– Reports requesting special favors or reported with improper intentions.

– Malicious reports without evidence, false facts, or unilateral allegations slandering others.

– Cases where reported details are found to be false or difficult to confirm due to lack of evidence.

– Reports of unethical behavior unrelated to business with external stakeholders.

– Matters already reported, under investigation, or with disciplinary/investigative procedures ongoing or completed by audit departments, related departments, or external agencies.

– Cases reported anonymously or under a pseudonym where the identity of the reporter cannot be determined.

– Matters simple related to operational/work improvements.

– Other cases deemed inappropriate for reward by the reward review committee.

Prohibition of Identity Leak & Identification Efforts:

– All employees must not disclose the reporter's identity even if learned through work or by chance.

– All acts that may lead to identity exposure, such as inquiries about the reporter's identity or investigative activities to find out the reporter, are prohibited.

– Disclosure or implication of the reporter's and investigation cooperator's identity without consent is prohibited.

– Persons violating confidentiality obligations may be penalized.

Prohibition of Disadvantage:

Disadvantageous treatment against the whistleblower is strictly prohibited.

Reporting Method:

Available via various methods including mail, phone, or direct visit. Select the most convenient method.

Reporting Guidelines:

Write personal details of the reporter and violator, along with the violation facts based on the 6 Ws and 1 H principles (Who, What, When, Where, Why, How).