Statement of Continued Support for UN Global Compact

08 April 2022

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am pleased to confirm that Myanmar Information Technology Pte Ltd reaffirms its support for the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) in the areas of Human Rights, Labour, Environment, and Anti-Corruption.

In this our annual Communication on Progress, I would like to describe our actions and implementation in brief that we consistently improved and enhanced the integration of the United Nations Global Compact and its principles into our business strategy (vision and mission), culture (business ethics and practices), and daily operations (incorporating into the procedures and processes). At the same time, we are fully committed to sharing our implementation widely with our stakeholders using appropriate and primary channels of communication.

I firmly believe that UNGC, together with its ten principles, directs the ways of not only achieving corporate integrity through transparency and accountability but also realizing sustainable growth. And lastly, UNGC drives us to contribute to the communities widely through Corporate Social Responsibility activities for improving the quality of life and creating a better world for all.

Sincerely yours,

Dr. Tun Thura Thet
Founder and CEO
Myanmar Information Technology Pte Ltd

In line with the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Myanmar Information Technology Pte Ltd (MIT) highly prioritizes the protection of human rights in our business operations and partnerships. Being an active United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) member itself through the network of UNGC members fully supports to respect of human rights. The strengthened fundamentals of human
rights are applied effectively and constantly in all interactions with stakeholders that drive our objectives to meet the sustainable development.

MIT sets the goals in its business operations to support the protection of human rights through Corporate Social Responsibility activities as well as to assure there is no misconduct in the workplace stated in the Code of Conduct in accordance with the Human Rights Principles.

In this connection, MIT has been monitoring and reviewing the business practices and procedures enabling to integrate the core principles of human rights that we value. Company policies have been enforced to discourage the forced and child labour, discrimination of gender, age, race and religion in employment, etc. The knowledge and awareness of MIT staff members on the human rights are increased through the comprehensive code of conduct that enhanced their understanding to respect the human rights and applied to their day-to-day business as well as personal life.

Orientation sessions are scheduled for the staff regarding the prevention of harassment such as physical, verbal, sexual or psychological abuse or threats in the workplace. In order to promote human rights, MIT focuses on the Corporate Social Responsibility activities throughout the period to further support to the youth and the communities. Corporate Social Responsibility obligations increased by means of accessing wider approaches through the network MIT mainly devoted to the education sector.

MIT management oversees the overall implementations regarding the support to the Human Rights principle and duly address the areas that need improvement by taking corrective measures. External counterparts (customers, suppliers, partners and stakeholders) appreciated our performance and full support for our employees and the community. The end results of our implementation are proved that our performance and activities are in compliant with Human Rights Principles.

In all areas of business operations and staff recruitment process, labour principles are fully enforced and upheld by MIT on its sustainable and equal approaches. As specifically outlines in its labour principles, company policies are aligned to eliminate all forms of forced and child labour, and discrimination in the selection and recruitment process of staff employment. Likewise, leave entitlement, overtime allowance including free meals, allowance for travelling expenses to customers worksites that could enjoy by the employees are covered in detailed in the MIT's staff handbook. MIT aims to create a working mechanism to establish team-orientated, fair, and fully rights-supportive working conditions and environment.

MIT's staff handbook is developed based on the core labour principles and updated as a reference and guidance towards full commitment in respect of employment and improved business culture. MIT established freedom of association and promoted transparency in all communication channels as well as encouraged all of its employees to consult freely with regard to the social/personal requirements, employment and working conditions.

The signing of employment agreement between MIT and new recruits are prepared in accordance with the governing laws and labour principles so that equal employment opportunities are ensured. All terms and conditions contained in our staff employment agreements comply with applicable laws. Our employment agreements ensure that employees are paid according to the minimum wage standards. Forced and bonded labours are totally prohibited at MIT and all employment agreements are thoroughly scrutinized. MIT has not only updated its labour principles and policies in line with new labour rules under labour law but also has kept all employees aware of the updates.

MIT organized the COVID-19 vaccination programs in coordination with the Myanmar Chinese Chamber of Commerce (MCCOC) for all staff and family members in August 2021. In addition, continuously support the oxygen cylinder, concentrator, and necessary foods and medicine for COVID-19 positive staff and family in 3rd wave and 4th wave.

MIT operates and structures its business in compliance with labour principles and applicable laws - both the labour laws of Myanmar and those of the International Labour Organization (ILO) in respect of any working conditions. Through these implementation activities, the productivity and performance of the employees not only well increased but also met the objectives and improved working relationships. MIT management adheres strictly to the rules and regulations and issues notices and circulars from time to time to observe by all concerned and then reflects in its operations. Management team promotes the activities to support further the labour principle.

MIT targets towards the sustainable and environmentally friendly working environment that promotes the well-being of its employees in which utilizing green technologies and better waste disposal methods in the office.

In line with the environmental principles, MIT assures its working environment for the employees are improved considering the environmental aspects (installing LED lights, and waste management in the office, designated 'non-smoking areas' in the premises). Environmental issues are addressed by initiating staff awareness (for e.g., promoting zero plastics and paper less practices in the office) that increase the knowledge of staff to preserve the environment. Furthermore, environmentally friendly technologies are practiced in our day-to-day business operations.

Since MIT management values environmental preservation, the solar system was set up in MIT head office and provided single person used solar devices for the staff.

These overall measures through constant implementation of environmentally friendly activities enhance the awareness of the environmental protection of the employees and related parties by means of efficient approach. At the same time, the workplaces and surroundings are clean, and fresh as well as more environmentally friendly atmosphere resulting in the support for the well-being of the employees.

We will further move forward in the way of advanced technologies to reduce all actions that affect the environment sustainability and to fight against global climate change.

MIT adopts zero-tolerance in all forms of corruption. MIT has established the policy by observing all local applicable laws as well as international and regional frameworks. We are fully committed to working against all types of corruption such as kickbacks, bribery, and extortions as well as misconduct in the course of business operations and partnerships.

MIT, as an organization, aims to keep high standards of conduct and value in all its business management as well as fully implemented them in compliance with anti­corruption principles.

MIT's rules and regulations specifically point out the principles of anti­corruption to apply to all operational processes. This is, in addition, addressed in all employment agreements’ terms and conditions to prevent malpractices and misconduct. We reinforce clear rules and regulations in the MIT's staff handbook, as well as anti-corruption commitment has been instituted and incorporated in the Code of Conduct to be observed by all staff.

MIT has comprehensive policy in selecting vendors and suppliers; and follows well established process. On matters relating to tender submissions, MIT takes great care that MIT tender submission team officials strictly follow tendering guidelines.

MIT management team oversees that all cash transactions are processed in accordance with the standardized business practices and all staff are informed how they must practice formal contributions in social activities.

MIT firmly practices the anti-corruption in all forms of our business operations including coordination with the public and private sectors. MIT assures that anti­corruption principles are fully embedded in its operations. In addition, MIT never had a case associated with corruption when quarterly and annual audit conducted due to the systematic transaction process practiced in MIT. Practicing of these principles are contributed to achieving MIT's core value, mission, vision, and operational plans.