TSKB Gender Equality Policy
A. PURPOSE
This policy sets out the responsibilities and principles of Türkiye Sınai Kalkınma Bankası A.Ş. (TSKB) regarding gender equality practices.
B. SCOPE
This policy covers all employees and activities of TSKB. It is implemented together with the following other social capital policies within the overarching TSKB Sustainability Policy.
- TSKB Human Rights Policy
- TSKB Equal Opportunities and Inclusion Policy
- TSKB Responsible Corporate Communications Policy
C. DEFINITIONS
Gender equality is one of the fundamental elements of sustainable and inclusive development that supports a fair and equal participation of individuals in all areas of life without any discrimination based on gender.
D. PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES
TSKB Gender Equality Policy includes the following basic principles and guidelines.
The Bank;
1. oversees gender equality in the working environment in its fields of activity and in all human resources practices.
2. addresses gender equality with an active participation of senior management and oversees the adoption of related principles in all business lines.
3. acts in a way to effectively allocate its financial, human and social capital within the scope of the commitments for which it is responsible to deliver through this policy.
4. adopts the principle of equal pay for equal work, regularly reviews wage and fringe benefit practices. It measures and monitors the gender pay gap and regularly monitors changes in the quantitative targets set.
5. adopts the principle of zero-tolerance towards gender-based violence or bullying against its employees and commits to investigate and respond to any reported, suspected or observed case. It does not authorize or allow any retaliation against employees for reports made in good faith.
6. encourages the development of practices that recognize the different needs of female and male employees with regard to work-life balance, including care responsibilities, to promote gender equality.
7. aims to develop cooperation and partnerships with institutions and organizations, private sector companies, academics and civil society organizations in the field of gender equality.
8. keeps up with the declarations put forward by national and international initiatives advocating gender equality. It contributes to the increase of gender equality practices in the business world by supporting declarations that are compatible with its goals and strategies, with high impact and strong potential for development.
9. adopts a gender-sensitive language in internal and external communication and accordingly takes the provisions of the Responsible Corporate Communications Policy as basis.
10. discloses in its Integrated Annual Report and its corporate website the activities carried out in relation to gender equality, the related targets and indicators, and tangible direct and indirect impacts. It ensures the consistency, continuity and development of these outputs.
11. encourages the adoption of these policy principles by the Bank's subsidiaries, business partners and supply chain parties.
12. The implementation and performance of this policy is monitored under the supervision of senior management and the Board of Directors.
E. ENTRY INTO FORCE
This policy shall enter into force on the date it is approved by the Board of Directors.
