Code of Conduct

In being admitted to Membership, Fellowship or Corporate Affiliateship of the Institute, individuals and organisations are required:

• to uphold, by their conduct and competence, the honour, dignity and reputation of their profession.

• to safeguard, as far as it is in their power to do so, the public interest in professional, social, environmental, health and safety matters.

• to commit themselves to their own continuing professional development and, where appropriate, encourage that of others through such processes as coaching or mentoring.

• to respect the confidentiality of their clients, employers and associates.

• to maintain the highest ethical standards in all their professional activities.