- Rationality: Base decisions on concrete, verifiable facts
- Discernment: Sharpen critical thinking and stimulate creativity
- Excellence: Continuously update knowledge and skills
- Humility: Acknowledge mistakes and learn from them
- Assertiveness: Communicate sincerely and respect other viewpoints
- Societal Environment: Balance ecological, social, and economic goals
- Promotion: Promote their profession and inspire vocations
A retenir :
The ISR is a set of ethical guidelines for engineers and scientists. It was created by IESF (Ingénieurs et Scientifiques de France) and partner organizations.
The Charter aims to guide individual, professional, and societal behavior in situations where technical expertise impacts the public good. It provides recommendations (not legal obligations) to promote responsible practice in science and engineering.
It emphasizes ethical responsibility as an individual, as a member of a professional team and as a citizen of society.
The Engineer/Scientist as an Individual
The Engineer/Scientist as a Member of a Collective
- Service Mindset: Serve clients while informing them of risks
- Sustainability: Maximize long-term value for all stakeholders
- Agility: Adapt activities to societal and environmental changes
- Management: Encourage skill development in teams
- Transparency: Work methodically for data transparency and traceability
- Engagement: Actively participate in team governance
- Exemplarity: Show loyalty while respecting professional conscience
- Integrity: Report risks related to human rights, health, safety, and environment
The Engineer/Scientist as a Member of Society
- Creativity: Innovate boldly for the public good
- Open-mindedness: Promote interdisciplinarity and openness
- Citizenship: Actively contribute to public debate on scientific issues
- Science Communication: Communicate knowledge in an accessible way
- Territorial Adaptation: Adapt decisions to local culture and environment
- Responsibility: Support technical innovation that ensures social progress and respect for nature
- Sustainability: Treat natural resources as common goods to be shared
