About Gerdau



Ethical Guidelines












Social Investment

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Social Responsibility

• We are committed to acting responsibly in the communities where we operate.
• Each of the company's units is an integral part of the community where it operates, and should encourage the development of responsible citizens within its area of influence.


Equality

• The company offers equal treatment to all stakeholders, and does not discriminate on the basis of age, nationality, gender, race, or philosophical, political or religious convictions.


Dignified Work

• We do not accept the exploitation of slave or child labor, nor any other form of degrading working conditions.


Volunteer Work

• We encourage and value the dedication of our employees who take part in volunteer work for the benefit of the community, either personally or as representatives of the company.


Communication

• Frank and open dialogue is characteristic of the company's communication process.
• We maintain open channels of communication that encourage the free expression of opinions, attitudes, and concerns on the part of our various stakeholders.
• All Gerdau contracts with individuals and organizations should contain a clause that ensures the confidentiality of all private information.


Transparency

• We ensure the transparency of our business and the truthfulness of the information we provide, while maintaining confidentiality where appropriate.


Advertising and Publicity

• Our campaigns use only honest, socially acceptable content that is in keeping with community standards and free competition and meets legislative requirements.




Abuse of Power

• In their relationships with other stakeholders, our employees act without any abuse of power, including harassment and coercion of any kind, be it racial, sexual, political, or religious.


Respect for All Stakeholders

• When representing the company in any of our activities, our employees respect the diversity of religious, philosophical and political convictions, seeking to encourage stability in social relations.




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