Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct provides ethical framework on which we base our decisions as individuals and as members of our organization. The Code is reflected in values and beliefs, and determines our action.

Within Us

• We build relationships with each other based on a shared trust and confidence that each of us has a personal and professional commitment to do the right thing.
• We are committed to communicating openly and honestly.
• We rely upon each other to deliver quality service members & the society at large
• We nurture integrity, respect and teaming.
• We consult with each other and value the perspectives of those who are different from us, as well as those who challenge our own point of view.

With Others

• We commit ourselves, as professionals, to uphold the trust placed in us
• We are committed to delivering quality services that reflect our professional capabilities and are appropriate to the specific issues and needs
• We reject unethical or illegal practices in all circumstances.
• We avoid working others whose standards are incompatible with our Code of Conduct.
• We recognize our responsibility as an organization in playing an active and positive role in supporting a successful and sustainable society.

Our professional integrity…

• We comply with laws, regulations and standards that apply to us in our professional conduct.
• We will uphold our name. We do not misrepresent the position that we take in professional and other matters.
• We promote a culture of consultation. We address questions of ethics and consult appropriately to help resolve them. We do not hide from or ignore issues.

Maintaining our objectivity and independence

• We maintain and affirm our objectivity and independence, recognizing that these are critical to our professional responsibilities.

Respecting intellectual capital

• We respect and protect confidential information obtained from, or relating to, our members or third parties, as well as personal information about our people, in accordance with local law and professional standards.
• We take proactive measures to safeguard our documents, computers and other data devices that contain personal or confidential information.
• We do not use confidential information for personal gain.
• We obtain, develop and protect intellectual property in an appropriate manner. We respect the restrictions on its use and reproduction.
• We acknowledge that each of us is responsible for keeping our professional knowledge up-to-date and for sharing best practices.