Bena Optics Human Rights White Paper

PrefaceBena Optics, as a company dedicated to the processing of ultra-high precision optical components, always upholds the principles of integrity, responsibility, and sustainable development. We recognize the social responsibility of enterprises and are committed to protecting human rights and employee rights in accordance with the highest global ethical and legal standards.

1. Commitment and PrinciplesBena Optics adheres to fundamental values of respecting human rights and strictly complies with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and relevant laws and regulations in various countries. We particularly focus on the following principles:

• Ensuring the legal rights of employees and providing a safe and healthy working environment.

• Zero tolerance for any form of forced labor, child labor, or discrimination.

• Protecting employees' freedom of association and collective bargaining rights.

• Promoting workplace diversity and fairness.

• Ensuring reasonable wages and working hours to maintain employees' physical and mental well-being.

2. Prohibition of Forced Labor and Child LaborBena Optics strictly complies with laws and regulations in the EU, the US, and other regions prohibiting forced labor, including but not limited to the U.S. Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA), the UK Modern Slavery Act, and the EU Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD). We take the following measures to ensure compliance with international standards:

• Rigorously reviewing our supply chain to eliminate suppliers involved in forced labor.

• Implementing a free employment system for all employees to ensure fair and transparent labor relations.

• Establishing a reporting mechanism to encourage employees or third parties to report any human rights violations.

3. Occupational Health and SafetyBena Optics is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for all employees. We adopt advanced safety management systems and ensure employee safety through the following measures:

• Providing safety protection equipment and training that meet international standards.

• Regularly evaluating and improving the working environment to reduce occupational health risks.

• Establishing emergency response mechanisms to ensure employee safety in critical situations.

4. Diversity and FairnessBena Optics respects and promotes workplace diversity and equal opportunities, without discrimination based on race, gender, religion, nationality, age, or disability. We take measures to ensure fairness in recruitment, compensation, promotion, and training.

5. Supply Chain ResponsibilityAs part of the global supply chain, Bena Optics also requires its suppliers to adhere to the same ethical standards. We implement supply chain due diligence to ensure that all partners respect human rights and comply with international labor standards.

6. Supervision and AccountabilityTo ensure the effective implementation of human rights policies, Bena Optics has established a dedicated compliance team to regularly review and improve relevant policies. We encourage employees, suppliers, and other stakeholders to report any potential violations and commit to taking swift and transparent actions.

ConclusionBena Optics firmly believes that human rights are the foundation of sustainable corporate development. We will continue our efforts to ensure that every employee works in an environment of respect, equality, and safety while driving the entire industry towards greater responsibility and sustainability.