AEP Code of Ethics

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Association of Environmental Professionals

Code of Ethics

As a member of the Association of Environmental Professionals, I will strive to:

  1. Conduct myself and my work in a manner that will uphold the honor, integrity, and dignity of the profession;

  2. Uphold the stated intent, as well as the letter, of environmental policies, laws, and regulations which are adopted by governmental bodies or agencies;

  3. Not engage in, encourage, or condone dishonesty, fraud, deceit, discrimination, or misrepresentation in the solicitation, preparation, or use of work prepared by me or under my direction;

  4. Fully disclose to my employers and prospective clients any economic or ethical interests which could reasonably be interpreted as a conflict of interest by them or by other affected parties with regard to my professional work;

  5. Ensure a good faith effort at full disclosure, technical accuracy, sound methodology and objectivity in the collection, analysis, interpretation and presentation of environmental information by me or under my direction; and

  6. Achieve the highest level of professional competency, for myself and for those I supervise.

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