Our vision is a world in which every person is entitled to an ethical and decent work environment, regardless of their job title or location. We strive to empower businesses through education, training, and hands-on, practical tactics to reduce their environmental footprint and worker abuses in every stage of the product lifecycle.

Our mission is to build healthier businesses by helping companies to develop and implement ethical environmental, social, and governance standards throughout their supply chains.

Our core values are:

• Continuous Improvement: Make whatever you start better, whether it be a policy or a product

• Effectiveness and Efficiency: Get the job done right, on time, and in the most cost-effective way

• Innovation: Apply disruptive and novel ideas to age-old problems to innovate to the highest standards

• Inclusion: Every voice matters - from the factory floor to the C-suite

ETHOWORK CONSULTING, LLC 

CODE OF ETHICS

We anticipate that all colleagues will adhere to this code of ethics, and we also anticipate that those representing our interests, including contractors and advisors will conduct themselves in a manner aligned with our code.

Clients

•  Our service to clients will be marked by honesty, transparency, professionalism, and impartiality.

•  We are committed to maintaining the confidentiality of client data and records related to client interactions. Proprietary client information will be accessed and utilized solely with the client's explicit consent.

•  We will not use confidential client information for personal or organizational benefit.

• We will avoid situations that create conflicts of interest, especially those that may give one client an unfair advantage by using confidential information obtained from another client who is a direct competitor, without securing the competitor's explicit consent.

Services

•  We will only accept projects that align with our proficiency and skill set. 

•  Staff members will be assigned to client projects based on their relevant experience, expertise, and knowledge.

•  We will immediately disclose any situation that could potentially compromise our impartiality to our clients. When our objectivity or integrity might be at risk, we will proactively offer to discontinue our involvement in the consulting engagement.

Fees and expenses

• We will establish the terms for our fees and expenses separately and ahead of time. The fees and expenses we charge will be fair, justified, and proportionate to the services we provide and the obligations we assume.

Integrity and respect 

• We will uphold the intellectual property rights of our clients, fellow consulting firms, and independent practitioners. We shall not utilize proprietary information or methodologies without proper authorization.

• We will follow best practices to uphold the privacy and confidentiality of our clients’ data

• Our advertising of services will consistently maintain transparency and truthfulness. We will never misrepresent the consulting field, consulting firms, or independent practitioners.

Diversity

• We expect that every colleague will take responsibility for themselves and their peers to foster a workplace that values the advantages of diversity. In this environment, all individuals will be treated with respect and dignity, experience a sense of belonging and security, and could thrive, evolve, and excel in their work.

• Any hiring, whether for temporary positions or external services, must align with our company's formal recruitment and selection process and rely solely on merit as the determining factor. Any form of favoritism is strictly prohibited

Human Rights

• Our commitment to human rights guides our choice of clients and subject matters. We will not engage in projects that endorse or facilitate human rights violations.

• We require contractors and suppliers to comply with the EthoWork Consulting Contractor/Supplier Code of Conduct which prohibits any forms of forced labor, child labor and human trafficking, discrimination, harassment and retaliation, and requires compliance with all laws and regulations. 

• We will not tolerate from our employees and contractors physical or verbal abuse, discrimination, harassment, or bullying in any form. This expectation goes beyond the office environment including  electronic communications and office events. 

Corruption, bribery, gifts and entertainment

• We are against any involvement in corruption, and we hold the responsibility to promptly inform our clients if we come across any instance of actual or perceived corruption within their organizations. 

• All members of our company and those representing us are prohibited from offering gifts or favors in exchange for advantages, whether for themselves, colleagues, or any third party. Furthermore, we do not accept gifts meant to influence us. 

EthoWork Consulting, LLC

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Policy 

EthoWork Consulting, LLC (“EthoWork") is committed to creating an environment that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable where all staff, partners, vendors, and clients are treated with respect and dignity. 

For the purposes of this statement, Diversity refers to race, gender, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual identity, familial status, age, disability and socio-economic status; Equity is a process that ensures all people have the opportunity to contribute, develop, and grow despite historical, structural, legislative, racial, and socio-economic inequities; and Inclusion refers to valuing, respecting, and encouraging the full participation of each individual in the life and leadership of EthoWork. 

As a small minority and woman-owned consultancy located in Southern California, we value the diversity of the greater Los Angeles area. Discrimination, harassment, biases, or bullying of any kind will not be tolerated. Regardless of socio-economic status, age, religion, race, sexual orientation, nationality, gender, disability, or marital status, EthoWork celebrates the richness of our community. We agree to be guided by these principles and pledge that they will be reflected in EthoWork’s vision, mission, strategic planning, programming, governance, and consulting engagements. Our deep commitment to DEI extends to both our internal and external stakeholders, including our staff, vendors, contractors, clients, and the surrounding community at-large.