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ESC Code of Ethics

The ESC is dedicated to achieve its mission in an open, transparent and democratic manner according to the highest standards of ethics.

The ESC Code of Ethics
The ESC Code of Ethics includes the following:


ESC volunteers and employees must:

Be honest and ethical in their conduct, including ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships.
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Maintain the confidentiality of information entrusted to them by the ESC or its partners except when authorised or otherwise legally obliged to disclose.
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Deal fairly with ESC partners, suppliers, competitors, volunteers, and employees.
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Provide members with information that is accurate, completely objective, relevant, timely, and understandable.
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Proactively promote ethical behaviour as a responsible partner among peers in the work environment.
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Protect and ensure the proper use of the Society’s assets.
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Prohibit improper or fraudulentinfluence.