Ethical principles for the engineering profession
The Statement of Ethical Principles, created in 2005 by the Royal Academy of Engineering and the Engineering Council, then revised in 2017, sets out a framework for ethical behaviour within the engineering profession. Such behaviour sets a foundation for sustainable, equitable outcomes.
The Engineering Council and the Royal Academy of Engineering believe that all persons engaged in engineering at any level should be educated and encouraged to think and work in accordance with the four ethical principles. These are:
Source: Engineering Council: Statement of Ethical Principles
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