IMechE’s Code of Conduct covers the fundamental behaviors that every member must abide by.

1. IMECHE CODE OF CONDUCT
Protect the public members
Protect its members
Uphold the reputation of IMechE and the broader engineering profession
IMechE’s Code of Conduct covers the fundamental behaviors that every member
must abide by.
As a professional body, it promotes high standards of ethical conduct among its
members to:
Its By-laws and Code of Conduct are its ethical standards, which apply to its all
members. The Code of Conduct Instructions offer further guidance to the regulations.

2. Work with competency and main up-to-date knowledge and skills:
You must maintain professional knowledge and maintain a record of continuing
professional development.
You have to only take up professional services in areas of current competence
You should disclose any related limitations on the competence to take on
professional work
You are expected to quantify and limit risk in all aspects of professional work,
including with those who are working under your authority
You must make sure that you maintain adequate professional indemnity insurance
either via an employer or personally
Act with integrity and respect for others:
Don’t intentionally mislead or not allow others to be misled.
You must respect confidentiality obligations express or implied.
It is expected of you to present and review engineering proof, theory, and
interpretation honestly, accurately, and without bias.
Don’t implicate the Institution in written or oral correspondence.
You must declare conflicts of interest.
Don’t accept bribery, and you should record gifts or hospitality received.
You must avoid deceptive acts and refrain from corrupt practices.
It expects its members to refer to the Code regularly and act as per the Code
throughout their membership, whether in a personal or professional capacity,
irrespective of their status, the professional role they perform, or the countries in
which they work.
The following are the four principles of its Code of Conduct:
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Acting with care and competence:
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You must act with integrity and in a trustworthy manner:

3. Promote sustainability:
You, as an IMechE member, need to recognize the importance of socioeconomic
and environmental factors.
It is expected from you to adhere to obligations for health and safety and
environmental protection.
You must consider the requirements of a diverse environment, while never
knowingly exploiting natural resources.
You will be expected to balance the requirements of the present with the
requirements for future generations.
Exercise engineering leadership:
You need to pay contributions to public discussion on engineering matters within
your own area of competence and in an objective, truthful and clear manner.
It is expected from you to take positive action encountering unmanaged risk or
malpractice.
You must advocate and support the extension of ethical practices and respect the
reputation and rights of others.
You must encourage and support diversity within the industry.
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You must engage responsibly with the environment:
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You must contribute positively to the public perception of the profession:
So, you can have an idea of the responsibility of adhering to some ethical rules coming
with attaining IMechE membership.
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