What are professional ethics?

Professional ethics encompass the personal and corporate standards of behaviour expected of professionals.

Code of conduct

The IES publishes a Code of Conduct (pdf) to which all professional members must adhere. This Code defines the standard of conduct for the professions and ensures individual practitioners meet this standard. This aims to maintain the integrity of the profession and maintain public trust in environmental science.

Values

The IES is a charity and a values-driven organisation. We publish a set of values which states the aims of the organisation. It is expected that all members will help fulfil the charitable aims of the organisation and adopt similar values in their approach to their work.