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OUR COURSES & CERTIFICATES

Code of Conduct & Ethics

Circular Economy Alliance Code of Conduct and Code of Ethics

The platform, services, and products of C.E.A. CIRCULAR ECONOMY ALLIANCE LTD (‘CEA,’ the ‘Company’, or ‘Circular Economy Alliance’) are intended to be accessible to and used by people from a wide variety of backgrounds, countries, religions, and cultures. Diversity and inclusiveness are core values of CEA, and we encourage our Community to embrace and promote these values. Given the geographic and cultural diversity of our Community, establishing universally applicable communication standards and policies can present challenges.

CEA is committed to advancing the transition to a just and inclusive Circular Economy that seeks to decouple economic growth from resource consumption, eliminate waste through regenerative and circular design principles, and contribute to addressing climate change. To achieve its mission and vision of a socially fair Circular Economy, CEA has adopted the principles of Corporate Social Responsibility and endeavours to promote the common good while creating value for all stakeholders. With this in mind, the Code of Conduct has been developed to ensure all activity on the platform and within the CEA Community is mutually respectful. The Code of Ethics sets out the guiding ethical principles applicable to all professional activities of the certified members of CEA, informs the actions of our partner network, and defines the conduct of CEA staff and persons acting on behalf of the Company.

The purpose of this Code of Conduct and Ethics is to promote an inclusive, respectful, and ethical environment across CEA’s platform (the ‘Platform’), its products and services, and the wider CEA Community. It establishes the standards of conduct expected of all participants and reinforces the principles of Circular Economy, social responsibility, sustainable development, and related disciplines.

This Code applies to all members of the CEA Community, including certified professionals, alumni, certification candidates, employees, contractors, partners, volunteers, and individuals acting on behalf of CEA.

Code of Conduct

The CEA Code of Conduct reflects the ethics and values of the Platform, products, services, and community. It has been prepared with members of the CEA community (the Community), content contributors, instructional designers, and administrators based on established best practices. With the involvement of our stakeholders, we will continue to update the Code of Conduct as we add new products, services, and activities and as we receive feedback from our learners and Community members.

While this Code cannot anticipate every situation or reflect every local legal and cultural context, it establishes the standards of behaviour and interaction expected within the Community. In circumstances not specifically addressed by this Code, CEA will assess the matter in good faith, applying the principles contained herein in a fair, consistent, and transparent manner while respecting the confidentiality of all parties involved.

This Code of Conduct applies to all activities on the Talent Learning Management platform, the Circular Economy Alliance website, and its social media pages (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Discord, etc.), including comments, forum posts, and private messages. 

Certified professionals, alumni, members of the Community, and candidates for Circular Economy certification, are encouraged to adopt the following guidelines for conduct:

  • Contribute to maintaining a safe, supportive, and orderly online learning environment that is conducive to learning and demonstrates respect for the dignity of others and their property.
  • Communicate with CEA personnel, administrators, and Community members in a respectful, constructive, and professional manner.
  • Behave and communicate on and off the Platform in accordance with the principles of Circular Economy, social responsibility, and inclusiveness.
  • Help ensure all CEA members and personnel have a positive experience in all interactions with you.
  • CEA encourages behaviour that promotes respectful communication and collaboration, empathy and consideration for differing perspectives, and the provision of constructive feedback. CEA also values and supports respect for diversity, inclusion, and cultural differences, while encouraging the promotion of the principles of the circular economy, sustainability, and social responsibility.
  • Maintain behaviour free from all forms of bullying, harassment, and discrimination.
  • Behaviour that will not be tolerated includes, but is not limited to, harassment, bullying, or intimidation; hate speech or discriminatory conduct; threats, incitement to violence, or abusive behaviour; the deliberate disruption of discussions, events, webinars, conferences or any other learning activities; retaliation against individuals who report concerns; and the encouragement or facilitation of any such conduct.
  • We are a learning Community, united around the principles of Circular Economy. As such, we encourage experimentation, a growth mindset, and tolerance for failures, mistakes, or lack of understanding.
  • Despite our shared values, disagreements and misunderstandings are bound to occur within a community as diverse as ours. Community members are encouraged to seek clarification, engage respectfully, and avoid making assumptions regarding another person’s intentions.
  • Members are encouraged to report conduct, content, posts or activities that they believe may violate this Code. Reports will be reviewed promptly and handled in accordance with applicable procedures and confidentiality requirements. Please use the Contact Us link to report any breaches.
  • Please protect your own and other people’s privacy. Please be mindful not to post or otherwise share your own or other people’s personal information publicly online.
  • Unless otherwise specified, content posted on the Talent Learning Management System is intended to remain accessible only to authorised users, subject to applicable privacy notices, platform settings, and legal requirements.
  • Unless otherwise specified, content posted on the Community platform may be publicly visible and searchable online, subject to platform settings and applicable legal requirements.
  • If you delete your CEA Community account, you can request that your Community posts and private messages be removed or anonymised.
  • The website administrators may delete activity, comments, posts, and equivalent that do not adhere to the CEA Code of Conduct.
  • Depending on the nature and severity of the breach, CEA may take one or more appropriate actions, including issuing a warning, removing content, temporarily suspending access to the Platform, revoking privileges or certification-related benefits where applicable, or permanently removing an individual from the Platform or Community.
  • All members share responsibility for cultivating a respectful, inclusive, and constructive environment across the Platform and Community.

Code of Ethics

Certified professionals, alumni, Community members, certification candidates, and individuals acting on behalf of CEA are expected to uphold the following ethical principles:

  • Act with transparency, honesty, and integrity, prioritise the interests of society and the environment, and seek to create value for all stakeholders.
  • Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and professional obligations in the jurisdictions in which they operate.
  • Promote the transition towards circular and sustainable economic systems in accordance with the principles of ‘people, planet, and prosperity’.
  • Act with respect for others and the environment and practice their professional activities in an inclusive and non-discriminatory manner that upholds the values of equity, equality and tolerance. 
  • Exercise their leadership and decision-making skills in the pursuit of establishing a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace and society.
  • Act in a manner that upholds and promotes the integrity, credibility, and reputation of the Circular Economy profession and community.
  • Disclose and appropriately manage any actual, potential, or perceived conflicts of interest.
  • Maintain and continually develop professional knowledge, skills, and competence in Circular Economy and related disciplines.
  • Base professional recommendations, public statements, and decisions on credible evidence and sound professional judgement.
  • Respect confidential and sensitive information obtained through professional relationships, except where disclosure is required by law.
  • Reject bribery, fraud, corruption, and any practice that undermines ethical professional conduct.
  • Accept responsibility and accountability for professional decisions, actions, and their social, environmental, and economic impacts.

This Code of Conduct and Ethics is reviewed periodically to ensure continued alignment with applicable laws, evolving best practices, and the mission and values of CEA. Revisions may be made following consultation with relevant stakeholders where appropriate.

Last revised: 3 June 2026