{"id":15555,"date":"2020-03-30T10:05:17","date_gmt":"2020-03-30T12:05:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gtc.lt\/w\/?page_id=15555"},"modified":"2025-07-15T11:21:45","modified_gmt":"2025-07-15T13:21:45","slug":"socialine-atsakomybe","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.gtc.lt\/w\/en\/socialine-atsakomybe\/","title":{"rendered":"Social Responsibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><strong>Employee Safety and Health<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company places great importance on creating a safe and healthy working environment. Special attention is given to fostering a strong culture of safety and health in the workplace and increasing employees\u2019 sense of responsibility. Preventive measures are a top priority.\n\nEmployees performing hazardous tasks are required to complete specialized training, and their knowledge is periodically assessed. To ensure safe and efficient work, the company has developed job descriptions, as well as instructions covering occupational safety and health, fire safety, work technologies, equipment operation, and other necessary procedures.\n\nEmployees are provided with personal protective equipment (PPE) free of charge to safeguard against workplace risk factors. Those using PPE receive additional instruction based on usage guidelines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company also emphasizes preventive healthcare by allocating funds for mandatory health check-ups. Employees are vaccinated against tick-borne encephalitis and influenza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2019, the company insured all employees at its own expense with health and accident insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><strong>Environmental Protection <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Environmental protection is one of the priority areas of the Company\u2019s corporate social responsibility activities. The Company continuously assesses the environmental impact of its operations, implements pollution prevention measures, complies with legal requirements applicable to its activities, and uses essential material resources efficiently. It also applies measures to reduce resource consumption, fosters employee competence and a responsible attitude toward work and environmental protection, and actively collaborates and exchanges information on environmental matters with business partners, government institutions, and other stakeholders \u2014 all with the aim of improving environmental conditions and quality of life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GTC monitors the use of fuel, electricity, water, and paper, and ensures proper waste disposal. To optimize document management processes and reduce costs, the Company has implemented an electronic document management system, where all documents are managed and archived digitally. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the reporting period, the Company did not receive any penalties or warnings related to violations of environmental laws or other relevant regulations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><strong>Corruption and Bribery Prevention<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Company does not tolerate any form of corruption or its manifestations and is committed to open competition, ethical business practices, and ensuring transparency and public accountability in its operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Company maintains political neutrality and does not provide financial support to political parties, groups, or politicians.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Internal control mechanisms have been implemented to identify, assess, and monitor potential corruption risk factors. The internal control system is regularly reviewed and improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employees have the right and opportunity to report suspected acts or attempts of bribery and corruption anonymously, as well as violations of the Company\u2019s internal procedures and Code of Conduct.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Reports of potential corruption or related concerns are encouraged via the Company\u2019s confidential trust line at +370 650 39971, which is available to all employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><strong>Data Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect in 2018, the Company has implemented a series of planned legal, technical, and organizational measures to ensure compliance with data protection requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>\u00b7 Review and adaptation of existing internal regulations, as well as the development of new documents related to personal data protection (e.g., Data Processing Rules, Privacy Policies, etc.) <strong><\/strong><\/li><li>\u00b7 Ongoing prevention and control to ensure compliance with legal requirements for data processing, including mandatory documentation and alignment with applicable laws<strong><\/strong><\/li><li>\u00b7 Identification of data subjects, recipients, processors, and joint controllers, with appropriate documentation signed (e.g., consent forms during recruitment)<strong><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Employee training and educational materials are provided to ensure proper data handling (e.g., a guide on personal data processing). There is no record of any personal data breaches or instances where data subjects have submitted complaints or requests regarding violations of their rights.<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><strong>Human Rights Protection<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Company adheres to the principles of human rights protection in all its activities and ensures that no violations occur. It supports a fair and transparent remuneration policy, complies with laws regulating overtime and working hours, respects employees\u2019 right to rest, and does not tolerate any form of harassment or violence. The Company stands firmly against all forms of discrimination and forced labor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2019, no human rights violations or related complaints were recorded within the Company. We remain committed to upholding and strengthening human rights protection in all aspects of our operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><strong>Initiatives<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GTC employees took part in the LG Summer Festival, held in honor of Railway Workers\u2019 Professional Day, where the Employee of the Year and Team of the Year awards were presented.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To explore innovations and the latest technologies in the railway sector, GTC specialists attended the international railway industry exhibition Trako 2019, held in Gda\u0144sk, Poland. Trako is the largest and most prestigious railway industry exhibition in the Republic of Poland, and one of the biggest events of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe.\n\nThe exhibition showcased a wide range of products and services from local and international manufacturers, including:\n\n\u00b7 Railway track construction and repair services;\n\n\u00b7 Track maintenance rolling stock;\n\n\u00b7 Locomotives and urban transport vehicles;\n\n\u00b7 Metro and tram systems;\n\n\u00b7 Train traffic management systems;\n\n\u00b7 IT software and hardware solutions;\n\n\u00b7 Cables and cable equipment;\n\n\u00b7 Security systems designed for the railway industry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><strong>Transparency<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All individuals involved in the Company\u2019s procurement processes \u2014 including those who may exert direct or indirect influence \u2014 have signed declarations of impartiality and confidentiality agreements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Company publicly discloses information about its performance results in accordance with the procedures established by law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><strong>Cooperation with Educational Institutions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Company cooperates with universities and colleges to provide students with opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge and gain practical skills. Internships are offered both to students participating in institutional training programs and to those seeking voluntary placements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2018, cooperation agreements were signed with Kaunas University of Technology and Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. Representatives of higher education institutions and the Lietuvos Gele\u017einkeliai Group of Companies formally confirmed their commitment to:\n\n\u00b7 Jointly train specialists;\n\n\u00b7 Improve academic programs;\n\n\u00b7 Engage in the study process;\n\n\u00b7 Host student internships;\n\n\u00b7 Propose topics for research and final theses.\n\nBoth parties agreed to prioritize scientific research, professional development, and information exchange on ongoing activities, advanced technologies, and technical solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In March 2019, UAB Gele\u017einkelio Tiesimo Centras, together with AB Lietuvos Gele\u017einkeliai and UAB Vilniaus Lokomotyv\u0173 Remonto Depas, participated in VGTU Career Days 2019 \u2014 the largest networking fair for students, graduates, and companies in the Baltic States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"><strong>Educational Engagement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>GTC welcomes educational visits free of charge, demonstrating goodwill and a commitment to learning. The Company\u2019s specialists are skilled at presenting the organization and its operations in an engaging and modern way to both school pupils and university students.\n\nDuring the visit, participants have a unique opportunity to explore the base of specialized rolling stock and machinery used in railway infrastructure construction. Visitors also gain insight into the processes of railway infrastructure construction and maintenance.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Darbuotoj\u0173 sauga ir sveikata Bendrov\u0117, siekdama sukurti saugi\u0105 ir sveik\u0105 darbo aplink\u0105, darbuotoj\u0173 saugai teikia didel\u0119 reik\u0161m\u0119. Bendrov\u0117je ypa\u010d daug d\u0117mesio skiriama darbuotoj\u0173 saugos ir sveikatos kult\u016brai darbo vietose kelti,<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gtc.lt\/w\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15555"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gtc.lt\/w\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gtc.lt\/w\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gtc.lt\/w\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gtc.lt\/w\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=15555"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.gtc.lt\/w\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/15555\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gtc.lt\/w\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=15555"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}