This Code of Ethics is
formulated to raise the standards of Environmental
Auditing practices among the SEAM members to achieve
the following objectives:
- Enable sharing of knowledge
and make improvements pertaining to the best
practices in environmental audit among SEAM
members, and
- Enhance professionalism in
Environmental Auditing practices in Malaysia
to uphold the spirit of social
responsibilities and accountability in line
with laws, regulations and guidelines
governing the environment.
The hallmark of any profession is
the acceptance by its members of their professional
responsibilities towards the interests of those whom
they serve. The Standards of Conduct for SEAM are as
follows:
1. To conduct Environmental
Audit only in those areas of environmental science,
safety, health or technology in which
professional competence has been attained.
2. To strive for professional
competence at all times, and exhibit a high degree of
skill and proficiency in the performance of
Environmental Auditing.
3. To take all measures tom
prevent any conflict of interest that could
compromise the planning and management of
Environmental Auditing.
4. To comply with all
relevant environmental legislation and other
requirements for the client and the auditee.
5. To exercise honesty,
objectivity and due diligence in the exercise of
powers and discharge of responsibilities in
conducting Environmental Audit.
6. Not to solicit or accept,
directly or indirectly anything of value from anyone
that would impair or be presumed to impair
professional judgment.
7. To be prudent in the use
of information acquired in the course of discharging
responsibilities.
8. Not to use confidential
information for any personal gain nor in any manner
that would be contrary to law and the Environmental
Auditing profession.
9. To reveal all material
facts known when reporting on the results of work
done which, if not revealed, could either distort
reports of operations under review or conceal
unlawful practices.
10. To cooperate fully with an
inquiry in the event of any alleged breach of
Standards of Conduct.
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