Sustainability Report / 2024

Compliance with social and economic requirements

GRI 2-27

During the reporting period of 2024, there were no cases of non-compliance with laws and regulations in relation to Uzbektelecom JSC. No fines were imposed on the company or paid by it for the reporting year or for previous periods. There were also no cases of non-monetary sanctions being applied. The total amount of fines for non-compliance with legal requirements amounted to 0 sum.

In accordance with the Unified Collective Agreement for 2023–2025, the Company undertakes to provide material assistance to employees and their families in various life situations. in particular: upon first official marriage after 12 months of employment — in the amount of 1.76 times the minimum wage (MW); in the event of continuous incapacity for work — 1.5 MW; in the event of the death of the employee or their close relatives — 3.52 MW; upon retirement at the initiative of the employee — a payment equal to two official salaries; upon the sale of agricultural products — 0.704 MW. in addition, the family of a deceased employee is paid 7.04 MW, and pensioners who do not work in branches are allocated 0.704 MW annually for medical treatment. Employees with children are compensated for the costs of recreation, medical treatment, and school supplies — for example, by September 1 (Knowledge Day), 0.352 minimum wages are allocated per first grader. in the event of natural disasters or other emergencies, the Company provides one-time assistance as determined by a commission.

The company also undertakes to create conditions for cultural development, health improvement, and participation in sporting events. This includes equipping «Ma’naviyat va ma’rifat» rooms, holding information sessions, organizing trips to historical cities (at least 10% of employees, in accordance with the Decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan №-3514 dated February 7, 2018), as well as holding «Internal Tourism Weeks» and «Domestic Tourism Days”.

New Year’s performances are organized for employees with children, and funds are allocated for trips to children’s health camps. in addition, the Company organizes sanatorium vacations for disabled people, the elderly, and low-income citizens.

In accordance with the Law of the Republic of Uzbekistan «On Physical Culture and Sports”, the Company provides conditions for sports activities: it provides sports grounds, introduces «industrial gymnastics» and «sports minutes”. Employees who act as sports promoters receive a salary supplement of at least 10%. Sports events are regularly organized for employees and management, as well as «Sports and Health Days”, during which employees are provided with sports clothing and equipment.

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