Statement of Ethical Principles - Engineering Council

The Royal Academy of EngineeringAs the UK’s national academy for engineering, we bring together the mostsuccessful and talented engineers from across the engineering sectors for a sharedpurpose: to advance and promote excellence in engineering. We provide analysis andpolicy support to promote the UK’s role as a great place from which to do business.We take a lead on engineering education and we invest in the UK’s world classresearch base to underpin innovation. We work to improve public awareness andunderstanding of engineering. We are a national academy with a global outlookand use our international partnerships to ensure that the UK benefits frominternational networks, expertise and investment.The Academy’s work programmes are driven by four strategic challenges, each ofwhich provides a key contribution to a strong and vibrant engineering sector andto the health and wealth of society.Drive faster and more balancedeconomic growthThe strategic challenge is to improve thecapacity of UK entrepreneurs and enterprisesto create innovative products and services,increase wealth and employment andrebalance the economy in favour ofproductive industry.Lead the professionThe strategic challenge is to harness thecollective expertise, energy and capacity ofthe engineering profession to enhance theUK’s economic and social development .Engineering CouncilFoster better education and skillsThe strategic challenge is to create a systemof engineering education and training thatsatisfies the aspirations of young people whiledelivering the high calibre engineers andtechnicians that businesses need.Promote engineering at theheart of societyThe strategic challenge is to improvepublic understanding of engineering, increaseawareness of how engineering impacts onlives and increase public recognition for ourmost talented engineers.Under its Royal Charter, the Engineering Council regulates the engineering profession in the UK, through 36professional engineering institutions who are licensed to put suitably qualified members on the EngineeringCouncil’s Register of Engineers. The Register has three sections: Chartered Engineer, Incorporated Engineerand Engineering Technician. Entry to the Register is governed by UK-SPEC, an internationally recognisedstandard of professional competence and ethics, for engineers, technologists and technicians, published bythe Engineering Council.Please recycle this brochure (the cover is treated with a recyclable laminate)The Royal Academy of Engineeringpromotes excellence in the science,art and practice of engineering.Registered charity number 293074The Royal Academy of Engineering3 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5DGTel: 020 7766 0600 Fax: 020 7930 1549www.raeng.org.uk