EG9001 : Ethical Governance 9001
EG9001 forms a core standard for IC9700 and IC9900 certification programs.It certifies the nature and respective duties of a corporation in terms of ethical marketing and governance. Violation of this standard is considered a voiding action from November 2003 onwards.
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A Company will not trade or encourage any company, organization or company which fails to respect the basic constructs of Human Rights, as defined by the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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A Company will hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public in the performance of their professional duties.
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A Company will perform services only in areas of their competence.
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A Company will issue public statements only in an objective and truthful manner.
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A Company will not knowingly carry out violation of intellectual property rights.
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A Company will not carry out aggressive e-marketing campaigns.
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A Company will not use harmful imagery, including pornography, to promote
their goods or services.
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A Company shall act in professional matters for each client as faithful agents or trustees.
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A Company must promote greater consumer awareness with regards to the use and availability of services and products.
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A Company shall encourage the staff members to operate to the highest standards, and acknowledge that, on occasions, some may fail to do so and have a willingness to address this.
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A Company shall have an induction programme for staff members which incorporates ethical standards and seeks to integrate them into all aspects of induction.
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A Company shall provide provision of training and guidance for key partners, suppliers and service providers to build awareness of the Company's ethical ethos and practice.