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Code of Ethics

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Members of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers shall uphold and advance the integrity, honor and dignity of the engineering profession by:

	Being honest and impartial and serving with fidelity their employers, their clients, and the public;

	Striving to increase the competence and prestige of the engineering profession;

	Using their knowledge and skill for the enhancement of human welfare.

To achieve these goals, members shall:

	Hold paramount the safety, health and welfare of the public and protect the environment in performance of their professional duties.
	Formally advise their employers or clients (and consider further disclosure, if warranted) if they perceive that a consequence of their duties will adversely affect the present or future health or safety of their colleagues or the public.
	Accept responsibility for their actions, seek and heed critical review of their work and offer objective criticism of the work of others.
	Issue statements or present information only in an objective and truthful manner.
	Act in professional matters for each employer or client as faithful agents or trustees, avoiding conflicts of interest and never breaching confidentiality.
	Treat fairly and respectfully all colleagues and co-workers, recognizing their unique contributions and capabilities.
	Perform professional services only in areas of their competence.
	Build their professional reputations on the merits of their services.
	Continue their professional development throughout their careers, and provide opportunities for the professional development of those under their supervision.
	Never tolerate harassment.
	Conduct themselves in a fair, honorable and respectful manner.