CBS Group Code of Conduct
1. Introduction: Our Commitment to Ethical Excellence
At CBS Group, our mission is to transform infrastructure performance. We achieve this by adhering to our core ethos: Do Good, For Good, With Good People. This Code of Conduct serves as our guide, providing a framework for ethical decision-making and professional behaviour in all our interactions. It applies to every member of the CBS team, including employees, contractors, and partners, ensuring we uphold the highest standards of integrity and excellence. This Code is informed by principles of critical thinking, peer review, and a commitment to delivering ethical outcomes that create lasting value for our clients, our communities, and our company.
2. Our Guiding Principles
Our ethos is the foundation of our Code of Conduct, shaping how we approach our work, our relationships, and our impact on the world.
Do Good: Excellence in Every Engagement
We are committed to delivering work of the highest quality. This means applying rigorous analysis, innovative thinking, and our deep industry expertise to every challenge. We embrace a culture of critical thinking, constantly questioning assumptions and seeking the most effective solutions. Our systems thinking approach ensures we consider all facets of a problem to deliver measurable, tangible results that stand up to scrutiny.
For Good: Infrastructure That Serves Australia
Our work has a profound impact on the world around us. We are driven by a sense of purpose to ensure that infrastructure investments deliver not just financial returns, but also social, environmental, and community benefits. We are committed to acting in the public interest, promoting sustainability, and using frameworks like our Catalyst 7 methodology to create multi-dimensional, ethical outcomes.
With Good People: The Power of True Partnership
We believe that the best outcomes are achieved through collaboration and respect. We foster a culture of peer review, where constructive feedback and diverse perspectives are valued. We build trust with our clients, partners, and colleagues by being transparent, accountable, and working as a unified team. We are committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive.
3. Our Professional Conduct
Upholding our principles requires a commitment to the highest standards of professional conduct.
Integrity and Honesty
We act with honesty and transparency in all our dealings. This includes proactively identifying and managing conflicts of interest, declining inappropriate gifts or benefits, and maintaining the confidentiality of client and company information.
Intellectual Property
We respect and protect our proprietary technology and intellectual property, including our CAPITAL, COMPASS, and Catalyst 7 platforms, as they are central to the value we provide.
Critical Thinking & Peer Review
We encourage an environment where ideas are openly discussed and challenged. We make decisions based on evidence and rigorous analysis, and we seek input from our peers to ensure the quality and integrity of our work.
Accountability
We take ownership of our actions and their outcomes. We are accountable to our clients, our colleagues, and the community. This includes a responsibility to speak up and report any conduct that is inconsistent with this Code.
4. Ethical Decision-Making Framework
When faced with an ethical dilemma, this framework, rooted in critical thinking and peer review, will guide you:
- Assess: Is this action aligned with our core ethos of "Do Good, For Good, With Good People"?
- Scrutinise: Would this decision withstand public scrutiny and the review of my peers?
- Consider: Have I considered the potential impact on all stakeholders, including our clients, the community, and the environment?
- Consult: Have I sought advice from my manager or a trusted colleague to gain a different perspective?
5. Speaking Up
We are committed to an open and transparent culture where everyone feels safe to raise concerns without fear of retaliation. If you witness or suspect any violation of this Code, you are encouraged to report it to your manager, a member of the leadership team, or through our designated confidential reporting channels.
6. Conclusion
This Code of Conduct is more than a document; it is a reflection of who we are and how we operate. By embracing these principles, we will continue to build a company respected for its expertise, integrity, and commitment to making a positive impact on the world. We are all responsible for upholding this Code and ensuring that CBS Group remains a leader in infrastructure advisory and a force for good.