OverviewCompliance Committee

Compliance Committee

POSCO operates the self-check system using a check list by unit. The self-check is the most effective way to identify possible violations of fair trade in advance and prevent it. It secures the practical operation of the Compliance Program.

A. Scope of Self-Check : 10 fair trade violations of three Acts

  • Monopoly Regulation and Fair Trade Act (Fair Trade Act): 8 violations
  • Fair Subcontract Transaction Act (Subcontract Act): 1 violation
  • Adhesion Contract Regulations Act (Adhesion Contract Act): 1 violation

B. Self-Check System

A. Compliance Committee

  • Functions
    Deliberate on the critical issues of the Compliance Program and advise the Compliance Manager
    Self-check the violations in the relevant fields of each committee member
  • Operation
    Regular meeting by quarter and extraordinary meeting if required Each member appoints and supervises the Compliance Leaders for the practical operation of the Compliance Committee
  • Management

B. Compliance Leaders

  • Purpose
    Appoint dedicated staffs by division who practically support the activities of the Compliance Committee and operation of the Compliance Program Improve the operating efficiency of the Compliance Committee and expand the scope of compliance
  • Operation
    Supervise self-check in each relevant division * Lead the check using the Check-List and manage the check results by division (registration to EDMS) Consulting and guidance related to fair trade in each relevant division Identification of problems and solutions related to the operation of CP
  • Organization
    Field Departments of Compliance Leader
    Support Legal Affairs Dept.
    Sales Marketing Strategy Group, Sales & Production Planning Group, Hot-Rolled Steel Sales Group, Plate Sales group, Stainless Sales Development Group, Market Development Group, API Steel Sales group, Electrical Steel Sales Group
    Procurement Procurement Strategy Group, Plant & Equipment Procurement Group, (Pohang, Gwangyang) Maintenance Technology Dept., Outside Services Group, Steel making Raw Materials Procurement Group, Stainless Marketing Raw Materials Procurement Group, Research Supporting Group
    Investment Subsidiary Business Management Group, Finance Management Group