Professionalism and Ethics
We believe in fairness and ethical business — promoting integrity across engineering and technology.
At ICAEIC, professionalism and ethics define the standard of our community. We believe that excellence in engineering, innovation, and computing must always be supported by integrity, responsibility, competence, and respect for society. Technical capability alone is not enough. True professional distinction is reflected in how knowledge is applied, how decisions are made, and how responsibilities are upheld.
As a professional society, ICAEIC promotes ethical conduct in research, engineering practice, academic engagement, innovation, institutional collaboration, and public-facing technical work. We expect our members to maintain high standards of honesty, accountability, fairness, and professional discipline in everything they do.
Rules of Conduct
To ensure that all our members are clear on our values and expectations, we ask all members to sign up to our Rules of Conduct. These set out the standards of behaviour expected of ICAEIC members and form the foundation of our professional community.
Contact Us on Ethics
If you have any queries or concerns about engineering ethics and ICAEIC, our Director of Governance and External Engagement can be contacted via ethics@icaeic.com. We take all enquiries seriously and respond promptly.
Our Commitment
ICAEIC is committed to building a culture where professional excellence and ethical responsibility go hand in hand.
We support our members in maintaining conduct that strengthens trust in engineering and computing professions across the world.
- Uphold honesty, integrity, and transparency in all professional activities
- Promote responsible conduct in engineering, computing, research, and innovation
- Encourage fairness, respect, and professionalism in all collaborations
- Protect the credibility of technical and academic practice
- Support ethical leadership in emerging technologies and interdisciplinary work
- Strengthen public trust in engineering and computing through responsible behaviour
What We Expect from Members
All ICAEIC members are expected to act in a way that reflects the dignity and seriousness of a respected professional society.
Members should demonstrate not only technical expertise, but also ethical maturity and sound professional judgement.
- Act truthfully in qualifications, affiliations, research, authorship, and professional claims
- Undertake only work that matches their competence, training, and responsibility
- Maintain confidentiality, fairness, and respect in professional and academic settings
- Consider the wider impact of technical decisions on people, systems, and society
- Avoid misconduct, misrepresentation, plagiarism, conflicts of interest, and unethical behaviour
- Continue professional development to remain current, capable, and responsible in practice
Our Core Ethical Principles
The ethical foundation of ICAEIC is built on a small number of strong principles that guide all professional conduct.
- Integrity — act honestly and consistently in all professional matters
- Public Responsibility — place safety, wellbeing, and public interest at the centre of technical work
- Competence — maintain high standards of knowledge, skill, and professional judgement
- Respect — treat colleagues, institutions, collaborators, and communities with fairness and dignity
- Responsibility — recognise the social, academic, environmental, and professional consequences of technical decisions
- Sustainability — support engineering and computing practices that contribute to long-term societal benefit
Why It Matters
Engineering and computing now influence infrastructure, automation, artificial intelligence, communication, research systems, education, healthcare, data environments, and public life. Because of this, ethical conduct is not simply a formal requirement. It is a professional necessity. ICAEIC believes that responsible innovation creates stronger institutions, better research, more trusted systems, and more meaningful impact.
Contact on Ethics
If you have questions, concerns, or matters relating to professional conduct and ethics, ICAEIC welcomes responsible communication through its ethics contact channel. Ethical concerns should be approached with seriousness, fairness, and respect.
Uphold the Highest Standards
Join ICAEIC and be part of a professional community committed to ethical engineering practice.