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• Risks related to ethical breaches and unethical conduct are reported to be factored into risk management processes at the overall or project-specific level in 70% of the cases, and both in two thirds of the cases. • Four out of 10 respondents feel the current level of ethics in

participate in the survey via a link on the APEGBC website. A total of 755 respondents completed the survey. v Dr. Alison Dempsey is a legal professional specialising in the area of governance, ethics and accountability. She has been retained by APEGBC to deliver the Ethics in Practice project.

their work environment is higher than when they started working as profes- sional engineers or geoscientists. • Only 9% of the sample felt that their work environment has become less ethical, however 21% of respondents identifying themselves as working in industry reported their work environ- ment to be less ethical than when they started their careers. • A third of all respondents (30%) reported experiencing pressure to compromise professional or ethical standards in their work for competitive or financial reasons. • Over half of respondents (58%) said that, depending on the situation, they might consider using a confidential mechanism to report or seek guidance on potential or actual concerns relat- ing to ethics. These findings, along with other find- ings and insights from the survey, will be used to inform the work underway to provide members and licensees the ethics-related resources, learning and development opportunities they need to maintain, strengthen and meet current and emerging challenges to the ethical standards of their professions. About the Survey The 2012 APEGBC Ethics Survey, con- ducted in November and December 2012, is part of the Ethics in Practice initiative launched in the fall of last year. The survey provided an opportunity for members and licensees to give feedback on ethics related issues and their input on resources and professional development to support the integration of ethical standards in everyday practice. The survey questions were focused in four areas: ethics awareness, ethics preparedness, operating environment, and learning and professional development. Invitations to participate in the online survey were sent by e-mail to a randomly selected sample of members and licensees. As well, members and licensees who did not receive an invitation could access and

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