CIPS Code of Conduct

1 CIPS Code of Conduct The purpose of this code of Conduct is to define behaviours and actions which CIPS members must commit to maintain as long as they are members of CIPS. AS A MEMBER OF CIPS, I WILL: USE OF THE CODE. Members of CIPS worldwide are Enhance and protect the standing Promote the eradication of required to uphold this code and of the profession, by: unethical business practices, by: to seek commitment to it by all the Never engaging in Conduct , either Fostering awareness of human rights, parties they engage with in their professional or personal, which would fraud and corruption issues in all my professional practice. bring the profession or the Chartered business relationships Members should encourage their Institute of Procurement & Supply into Responsibly managing any business organisation to adopt an ethical disrepute relationships where unethical practices procurement and supply policy based on Not accepting inducements or gifts (other may come to light, and taking appropriate the principles of this code and raise any than any declared gifts of nominal value action to report and remedy them matter of concern relating to business which have been sanctioned by my Undertaking due diligence on ethics at an appropriate level within their employer) appropriate supplier relationships in organisation.

2 Not allowing offers of hospitality or those relation to forced labour (modern slavery). with vested interests to influence, or and other human rights abuses, fraud Members' Conduct will be judged against be perceived to influence, my business and corruption the code and any breach may lead to decisions Continually developing my knowledge of action under the disciplinary rules set out Being aware that my behaviour outside forced labour (modern slavery), human in the Institute's Royal Charter. Members my professional life may have an effect rights, fraud and corruption issues, and are expected to assist any investigation on how I am perceived as a professional. applying this in my professional life. by CIPS in the event of a complaint being made against them. Maintain the highest standard Enhance the proficiency and of integrity in all business stature of the profession, by: relationships, by: Continually developing and applying Rejecting any business practice knowledge to increase my personal skills which might reasonably be deemed and those of the organisation I work for improper Fostering the highest standards of Never using my authority or position professional competence amongst those for my own financial gain for whom I am responsible Declaring to my line manager any Optimising the responsible use of CONTACT US.

3 Personal interest that might affect, resources which I have influence over for or be seen by others to affect, my the benefit of my organisation. UK. impartiality in decision making +44 (0)1780 756777. Ensuring that the information I give in Africa the course of my work is accurate and Ensure full compliance with laws +27 (0)12 345 6177. not misleading and regulations, by: Australasia Never breaching the confidentiality of Adhering to the laws of the countries in +61 (0)3 9629 6000. information I receive in a professional which I practise, and in countries where MENA. capacity there is no relevant law in place I will Striving for genuine, fair and +971 (0)4 311 6505. apply the standards inherent in this Code transparent competition Singapore Fulfilling agreed contractual obligations Being truthful about my skills, Following CIPS guidance on professional +65 6808 8721/+65 6808 8722. experience and qualifications.

4 Practice. Email This code was approved by the CIPS Global Board of Trustees on 10 September 2013.