"Two in three citizens want companies to go beyond their historical role of making a profit, paying taxes, employing people and obeying laws; they want companies to contribute to broader societal goals as well." 1999 Millennium Poll on Corporate Social Responsibility sponsored by PricewaterhouseCoopers

A company is truly made up of decision makers and their belief systems. Individuals may have significantly different views on what constitutes right and wrong in their own lives when compared to right and wrong in their corporate lives. This distinction can lead them to make decisions for your organization that are not in the best interest of your shareholders, investors, donors and other stakeholders. The best way to prevent these lapses is to ensure that everyone in your organization understands: a) who has decision making responsibilities, b) what the expectations are from your organization when making decisions, and c) who is affected by the decisions made.

An Ethics Audit is a process that provides our clients with straight forward information, a clear set of evaluation standards and a road map for improvement. In addition, because we are a third party with published standards, our clients can publish their successes and address shortcomings in a pro-active way, addressing stakeholder and shareholder concerns efficiently and effectively.

Action Ethics uses recognized third party standards to help organizations address the public's desire, and stakeholders' need, for information while maintaining sufficient confidentiality to remain competitive.

* Address social pressure to increase reporting
* Manage risk
* Improve public relations
* Increase employee relations & retention
* Increase shareholder relations & retention
* Participate pro-actively in regulatory control

An Ethics Audit involves three simple steps.

Step 1
We utilize our Ethics Works™ software combined with interviews from key members of your organization's team (from the board to the new employee) to take the "ethical temperature" of your organization.

Step 2
We evaluate your existing policies and procedures.

Step 3
We provide you with a written report outlining your strengths and areas for improvement.

By providing you with a road map to success and a variety of detailed options, your key decision makers are able to move forward with confidence knowing they have a complete picture of the issues facing them.