HSG Ethics Code

HSG Ethics Code

Our central values –the new HSG Ethics Code

Today, there is a strong public focus on both companies and public institutions. Expectations with regard to correct action have increased substantially, also on the part of employees. It was not least for this reason, and as a mandate arising from the Compliance Measures Plan of 1 March 2019, that the University of St.Gallen drew up the new HSG Ethics Code.

It is aimed at all the members of our University – from students and faculty to staff in academic, technical and administrative areas. It is conceived of as a necessary complement to the HSG's vision, mission and goals.

Detailed rules of conduct are not in keeping with the University of St.Gallen's conception of itself. What HSG demands of all its members, however, is conduct that is informed by personal responsibility along the lines of values and principles that are of central importance to us:

• academic freedom, • responsibility, • integrity, • professionalism, • collegiality, • sustainability, • transparency.

It is our aspiration to bring these values to life. Through guidelines and illustrations, the new HSG Ethics Code conveys a shared understanding of how we want to do our work with these values, organise life on the campus and deal with each other.