Ethics and commitments

Doing what is right: a culture of integrity that earns the trust of our clients, partners and teams.

A message from our director

Our code of ethics and professional conduct sets out the standards and policies we work by. It lays the foundations of our culture of integrity and of our commitment to doing what is right, and earns the trust of our clients, business partners, employees and future shareholders.

It describes how we must behave at work and recognises our commitment to the environment and to the communities where we operate. Our managers must lead by example and help everyone understand and follow these standards.

The code covers fair competition, anti-corruption, conflicts of interest, employment practices, data protection and the proper use of company assets and information. It encourages reporting of breaches, with an anonymous option where the law allows.

Any subcontractor or team member who does not adhere to our principles and code of conduct cannot work with our agency.

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Our code of ethics

The code that applies to our experts, engineers and subcontractors has eight principles.

  1. Public

    Act consistently with the public interest.

  2. Client and employer

    Act in the best interests of the client and employer, consistent with the public interest.

  3. Product

    Ensure our products and their changes meet the highest professional standards.

  4. Judgement

    Maintain integrity and independence in our professional judgement.

  5. Management

    Promote an ethical approach to managing development and maintenance.

  6. Profession

    Advance the integrity and reputation of the profession.

  7. Colleagues

    Be fair to and supportive of our colleagues.

  8. Self

    Keep learning throughout our working lives.

Doing what is right, as colleagues

  • Be honest in our dealings with others
  • Respect our colleagues
  • Pause, think and ask for help before acting when needed
  • Act within the law and our policies, and stand up for what is right
  • Make it safe to ask questions and raise concerns
  • Listen to concerns and respond fairly, within a reasonable time
  • Ensure safety, well-being and confidentiality

The United Nations Global Compact

Our integrity commitments follow the ten principles of the United Nations Global Compact.

  • Human rights

    Support and respect human rights, and avoid complicity in abuses.

  • Labour

    Freedom of association, no forced or child labour, no discrimination.

  • Environment

    A precautionary approach, environmental responsibility, environmentally friendly technologies.

  • Anti-corruption

    Work against corruption in all its forms, including extortion and bribery.

Sustainability charter

As part of our sustainability policy, E-CONNEX intends to adapt the way it works to limit its environmental impact, making environmental management a company priority, built into every function.