ABOUT ABFT AMCHAM TURKEY
Vision & Mission
Mission
AmCham Turkey/ABFT's main mission is to act as a bridge between Turkey and the U.S. to further improve bilateral trade, investments and relations, and to support Turkey's economic development by strengthening the business environment and stimulating foreign direct investments.
Vision
AmCham Turkey/ABFT aspires to be a trusted and credible thought leader that helps accelerate improvement in the business environment, working in partnership with U.S. businesses, foreign investors, and local decision-makers.
Code of Ethics
Purpose: The purpose of this code of ethics is to guide ABFT members and staff in their interactions and outline the ideals we wish to live up to. In addition, it will provide a guideline for how we do our work as well as guiding our choices of activities and actions.
Ethical Integrity
We demand of ourselves and others the highest ethical standards, and our conduct as a company and as individuals within it will always reflect the highest standards of integrity. We will demonstrate open, honest and ethical behavior in all dealings with customers, colleagues, investors, business partners, suppliers and public and government representatives. We will avoid conduct that is deceptive or misleading.
We recognize our obligation to disclose fully to an affected member or client any conflicts of interest resulting from business affiliations or personal interests and to avoid or resolve through disclosure and waiver conflicts of interest.
Teamwork
Teamwork is central to our work and we will strive to work in a spirit of cooperation for the mutual benefit of our member companies, government and private sector representatives and all those we deal with. ABFT members and staff shall collaborate to jointly create and develop ideas, projects and events in the best interests of the association and members.
We know that to be successful we must work together, frequently transcending organisational and geographic boundaries to meet changing needs. We want all our colleagues and partners to contribute to the best of their abilities, individually and in teams. Teamwork improves the quality of decisions and increases the likelihood that good decisions will be acted upon. Teamwork sustains a spirit of excitement, fulfillment, pride and passion, enabling us to succeed in all of our endeavours and continually learn as individuals and as an organization.
Social Responsibility
ABFT will support its members’ corporate social responsibility projects as appropriate toward Turkey’s economic and social development and will conduct their activities with respect for the public interest.
We affirm our obligation to protect fundamental human rights and to respect the diversity of all cultures and will ensure that the products of our efforts will be used in socially responsible ways, will meet social needs, and will avoid harmful effects to health and welfare.
We will play an active role in making every community in which we operate a better place to live and work, knowing that the ongoing vitality of our national and local communities has a direct impact on the long term health of our business.
Respectful general attitude
We recognize that people are the cornerstone of our success. We come from many backgrounds and we value our diversity as a source of strength. We will treat all customers, colleagues, investors, business partners, suppliers and public and government representatives with respect and dignity. We listen to the ideas of our colleagues and respond appropriately. We seek a business environment that fosters personal and professional growth and achievement. We recognize that communication must be frequent and candid and that we must support others with the tools, training and authority they need to succeed in achieving their responsibilities, goals and objectives.
Professionalism
ABFT staff and members will conduct their activities in a manner that reflects favorably on the organization. When we commit to doing something, we will do it in the best, most complete, most efficient and most timely way possible. Then we will try to think of ways to do it better the next time. We will measure our performance carefully, ensuring that integrity and respect for people are never compromised.
Quality
Our business practices and processes are designed to achieve quality results that exceed the expectations of customers, colleagues, investors and business partners. All tasks will be accomplished competently and with an appropriate degree of knowledge, thoroughness and urgency. We have a relentless passion for quality in everything we do and will strive for continuous improvement in our performance. When we commit to doing something, we will do it in the best, most complete, most efficient and most timely way possible.
Workplace Harassment
All people deserve to be treated with respect. ABFT will not engage in any harassment or discriminatory conduct based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, disability or citizenship. It is our policy to maintain a work environment free from discrimination and sexual advances or harassment. Our commitment applies to all people, regardless of whether or not they are employees.
Confidentiality
ABFT staff and members will respect confidential information entrusted to them by members and contacts and will maintain the highest levels of privacy and confidentiality regarding business and private records and information. Private and confidential information will only be disclosed with permission.
The personal data of staff and members is considered confidential information. When collecting, processing, viewing or storing this data the necessary precautions will be taken to ensure its protection and privacy.
Compliance with the Law
ABFT staff and members are required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, both foreign and domestic and to not engage in any illegal activity or practices. We will not condone any violation of the law or unethical business dealing by any employee, including participation in illegal acts such as bribery or money laundering.
Mission
AmCham Turkey/ABFT's main mission is to act as a bridge between Turkey and the U.S. to further improve bilateral trade, investments and relations, and to support Turkey's economic development by strengthening the business environment and stimulating foreign direct investments.
Vision
AmCham Turkey/ABFT aspires to be a trusted and credible thought leader that helps accelerate improvement in the business environment, working in partnership with U.S. businesses, foreign investors, and local decision-makers.
Code of Ethics
Purpose: The purpose of this code of ethics is to guide ABFT members and staff in their interactions and outline the ideals we wish to live up to. In addition, it will provide a guideline for how we do our work as well as guiding our choices of activities and actions.
Ethical Integrity
We demand of ourselves and others the highest ethical standards, and our conduct as a company and as individuals within it will always reflect the highest standards of integrity. We will demonstrate open, honest and ethical behavior in all dealings with customers, colleagues, investors, business partners, suppliers and public and government representatives. We will avoid conduct that is deceptive or misleading.
We recognize our obligation to disclose fully to an affected member or client any conflicts of interest resulting from business affiliations or personal interests and to avoid or resolve through disclosure and waiver conflicts of interest.
Teamwork
Teamwork is central to our work and we will strive to work in a spirit of cooperation for the mutual benefit of our member companies, government and private sector representatives and all those we deal with. ABFT members and staff shall collaborate to jointly create and develop ideas, projects and events in the best interests of the association and members.
We know that to be successful we must work together, frequently transcending organisational and geographic boundaries to meet changing needs. We want all our colleagues and partners to contribute to the best of their abilities, individually and in teams. Teamwork improves the quality of decisions and increases the likelihood that good decisions will be acted upon. Teamwork sustains a spirit of excitement, fulfillment, pride and passion, enabling us to succeed in all of our endeavours and continually learn as individuals and as an organization.
Social Responsibility
ABFT will support its members’ corporate social responsibility projects as appropriate toward Turkey’s economic and social development and will conduct their activities with respect for the public interest.
We affirm our obligation to protect fundamental human rights and to respect the diversity of all cultures and will ensure that the products of our efforts will be used in socially responsible ways, will meet social needs, and will avoid harmful effects to health and welfare.
We will play an active role in making every community in which we operate a better place to live and work, knowing that the ongoing vitality of our national and local communities has a direct impact on the long term health of our business.
Respectful general attitude
We recognize that people are the cornerstone of our success. We come from many backgrounds and we value our diversity as a source of strength. We will treat all customers, colleagues, investors, business partners, suppliers and public and government representatives with respect and dignity. We listen to the ideas of our colleagues and respond appropriately. We seek a business environment that fosters personal and professional growth and achievement. We recognize that communication must be frequent and candid and that we must support others with the tools, training and authority they need to succeed in achieving their responsibilities, goals and objectives.
Professionalism
ABFT staff and members will conduct their activities in a manner that reflects favorably on the organization. When we commit to doing something, we will do it in the best, most complete, most efficient and most timely way possible. Then we will try to think of ways to do it better the next time. We will measure our performance carefully, ensuring that integrity and respect for people are never compromised.
Quality
Our business practices and processes are designed to achieve quality results that exceed the expectations of customers, colleagues, investors and business partners. All tasks will be accomplished competently and with an appropriate degree of knowledge, thoroughness and urgency. We have a relentless passion for quality in everything we do and will strive for continuous improvement in our performance. When we commit to doing something, we will do it in the best, most complete, most efficient and most timely way possible.
Workplace Harassment
All people deserve to be treated with respect. ABFT will not engage in any harassment or discriminatory conduct based on race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, disability or citizenship. It is our policy to maintain a work environment free from discrimination and sexual advances or harassment. Our commitment applies to all people, regardless of whether or not they are employees.
Confidentiality
ABFT staff and members will respect confidential information entrusted to them by members and contacts and will maintain the highest levels of privacy and confidentiality regarding business and private records and information. Private and confidential information will only be disclosed with permission.
The personal data of staff and members is considered confidential information. When collecting, processing, viewing or storing this data the necessary precautions will be taken to ensure its protection and privacy.
Compliance with the Law
ABFT staff and members are required to comply with all applicable laws and regulations, both foreign and domestic and to not engage in any illegal activity or practices. We will not condone any violation of the law or unethical business dealing by any employee, including participation in illegal acts such as bribery or money laundering.
