Because of the type of work that an environmental professional must fulfill, it is essential that the creeds and codes of conduct be stipulated where any and all are welcome to see it. Therefore, the Code of Ethical Practice of the National Registry of Environmental Professionals (NREP) is set forth.

WHEREAS, the goal of an Environmental Professional or Manager is to be of the highest moral principles in providing knowledgeable decisions relating to the planning and management of environmental activities in which industry, government, and the public may place their complete confidence.

THEREFORE, this Code of Ethical Practice shall govern the professional activities of NREP certificants and registrants:
• To practice only in those areas of environmental science, safety, health, or technology in which professional competence has been attained;
• To emblazon documents with the NREP seal, name, or initials only when such documents are complete and contain only your work or work done under your personal, direct supervision and for which you can attest that all information is true and complete;
• To take all appropriate measures to prevent any conflict of interest that could compromise the planning and management of environmental activities;
• To perform assigned or contracted environmental planning and management duties always in a professional manner that is respectful of laws and regulations and the needs and concerns of others;
• To use the best principles of environmental science, health, safety, and technology in planning and management to protect and enhance environmental quality;
• To cooperate with all levels of government in the furtherance and development of appropriate public policies supportive of environmental quality, occupational health and safety;
• To comply with applicable environmental quality, occupational health and safety, and product safety laws and regulations;
• To manage facilities in a manner to protect health and safety of employees and of individuals in surrounding communities;
• To fully disclose in writing to employers/clients all known positive and negative impacts to the environment of assigned activities, duties and/or responsibilities;
• To refrain from using the name of the National Registry of Environmental Professionals or its seal in any activity not previously approved by the Board of Directors.

The knowing violation of the NREP Code of Ethical Practice or the NREP Code of Professional Practice shall be grounds for revocation of NREP professional certification.

To read the NREP Code of Professional Practice, please download the PDF.