We are ethically guided by the following core values:

•  Integrity and consistency in our decisions and actions;

•  Professionalism and competence;

•  Moral value in our social interventions;

•  Responsibility in our contributions to institutions and people

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Based on the above principles, the ethical standards for our members’ professional conduct and business practices are:

1. Avoiding actions or behaviours that may negatively affect any accredited institutions.

2. Avoiding conflict of interest between candidates and employers when issuing certifications.

3. Carrying out upstanding evaluation surveys of academic and professional activities.

4. Protecting persons and institutions’ privacy and information.

5. Engaging in constant professional update and self-regulation to improve our expertise and competences.

6. Complying with laws and regulations concerning our professional conduct and our accreditation/certification procedures.

7. Handling sustainability practices with human, social and civic responsibility in our work environments and in our relationships with others.