Our Rules of Engagement guide our relationships with clients and partners. They ensure that our work reflects our mission and does not compromise our values. They are the basis for building a shared understanding both of what we do and what we are working towards. They are essential to our independence and integrity.
You can read the rules in full but here are the basics:
1. Only serious players
We only work with clients and partners we believe are genuinely serious, both in their intent and in their capacity to contribute to sustainable development through changes in their policies and practices.
2. Guardians of our mission
It’s essential that we are accountable to our staff, Board and Council for the work that we do and for meeting our mission. We provide frequent opportunities for our staff to both examine client programmes and voice any concerns and ideas.
3. Independence non-negotiable
We are professional, but not neutral - and our independence is central to the roles we play. We strive to ensure that we are never compromised in our actions and in what we can say to clients and partners. Our integrity and independence are fundamental to achieving our mission and providing real value to our clients.
