Commitment to Ethics

All that we do at Conservation International (CI) around the globe is guided by our common mission to responsibly and sustainably care for nature for the well-being of humanity and our six core organizational values. While working to protect oceans, forests, and other living ecosystems, CI recognizes and puts people at the heart of our conservation efforts.

In support of our ethical and human rights commitment, we have a Code of Ethics and organizational policies to further define these commitments and ensure transparency and accountability with our global partners. Our Code of Ethics and organizational policies provide a shared roadmap to guide ethical behavior and support decision-making, drawing on our shared values and collective purpose to protect nature and a sustainable future for all.

Reporting a Concern

Conservation International (CI) is committed to the highest standard of ethical conduct within our organization and through our projects and activities with global partners. We encourage a culture of openness where CI Staff, Delivery Partners, other stakeholders, individuals, and communities connected to CI can safely raise concerns and report unethical behavior.

Conservation International’s EthicsLine provides employees, grantees, and other partners an outlet to report incidents of illegal or unethical conduct. Your report will be investigated independently and confidentially by CI's Risk Management unit. The reporting mechanism provides for both confidential and anonymous reporting. CI’s Accountability and Grievance Mechanism offers another channel for stakeholders, individuals, and communities connected to Conservation International initiatives to address concerns and complaints.