Enforcement of human rights policy
Since its establishment, CPC has been committed to creating a healthy workplace environment centered on people. It adheres to various international human rights conventions such as the United Nations Global Compact, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, and the International Labour Organization Declaration on Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work, to protect employees’ legal rights and treat all employees with dignity and respect. As a key state-owned enterprise, CPC respects and protects the fundamental human rights of all stakeholders (including employees) throughout its operations and makes every effort to prevent any possible human rights violations. In 2024, there were no major human rights-related complaints at CPC.
Diverse and inclusive workplace
CPC’s main business activities are resource exploration, oil refining, manufacturing of petrochemical products, and petrol station service. Although past data has indicated male as the dominant gender in CPC’s workforce for an extended period of time, the organization views itself as a gender-friendly business and offers equal recruitment, promotion, and education opportunities for all genders. The Company does not differentiate by gender in any way, and strives to open up career paths for outstanding employees of all genders. The number of female engineers hired in recent years has increased progressively, which is an affirmation for the progress that CPC has made in promoting a gender-equal workplace.
Creating a gender-friendly workplace
To help employees balance family and work, CPC supports employees applying for parental leave without pay. In addition, in line with government childcare policies to reduce the pressure on dual-income families between work and family responsibilities, CPC also provides related support measures to create a gender-friendly workplace environment, including the establishment of high-quality certified breastfeeding (nursing) rooms.
High-Quality Childcare Environment
CPC independently established three childcare facilities: the Kaohsiung Refinery Employees’ Non-profit Kindergarten, Miaoli CPC Employees’ Non-profit Kindergarten, and Chiayi CPC Employees’ Non-profit Kindergarten. In 2023, CPC also launched a childcare center for employees’ children at its headquarters building. The facility uses eco-friendly green building materials and natural lighting. It includes three activity classrooms, a shared activity room, a health room combined with a breastfeeding room, and is equipped with an independent kitchen providing freshly prepared meals daily. A variety of childcare activities are regularly arranged, and technology is utilized, such as an electronic communication app, patented anti-pinch doors, and baby crib breathing monitoring mats, to provide a safe and comfortable childcare environment. As of 2024, the total number of children in care was 42.
Talent development
CPC, in order to cultivate human resources and enhance professional skills, as well as to align with the promotion system and implement the principles of selection, training, and utilization, has established a comprehensive training framework in response to business development needs. The Company has conducted research on the professional competencies of key professional positions. In line with the promotion and implementation of digital transformation and the 5G AIoT application project, CPC formulated the AI Talent Development Plan in December 2024, drafting six diverse training measures to cultivate related professionals and address the gap in AI technology capabilities.
Workplace Health and Safety
CPC has an "Occupational Health and Safety Committee" in place to oversee matters concerning employees' safety and health, such as safety and health training, health management, contractor management, and occupational hazard investigations and reports.
Employee assistance program
CPC uses surveys to understand employee needs and arranges corresponding service measures from three aspects: work, life, and health. CPC has internal personnel dedicated to the Employee Assistance Program, responsible for planning, promotion, and resource referral. Psychological counseling and legal consultation services are provided by external professional organizations (personnel).
Collective Bargaining
CPC adheres to international labor conventions and domestic labor union laws. Mechanisms for communication with unions include: three labor representatives (accounting for 20%) on the Board of Directors, regular labor-management meetings at each business unit, ad hoc collective bargaining agreement negotiation meetings, and inviting the union chairperson to attend expanded business briefings, thereby ensuring employee voices are fully heard. In 2024, no operating site or supplier violated freedom of association or collective bargaining rights.
Starting in May 2024, six collective bargaining agreement negotiation meetings were held to discuss renewal matters with representatives from both parties. In 2024, a total of 24 labor-management meetings were held, and one labor-management dialogue meeting between CPC and the Taiwan Petroleum Workers' Union was conducted. To create a more favorable communication environment and bridge, three sessions were held on labor regulations and financial supervision, basic labor-management consultation affairs, and labor-management relations seminars to promote labor-management harmony.
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