Our Integrity Principles
IQMC Global upholds integrity through the following principles:
- Ethical Conduct – Acting with honesty, responsibility, and adherence to legal and professional obligations
- Independence and Impartiality – Identifying and avoiding conflicts of interest and safeguarding objective judgement in all social audit decisions
- Professionalism – Maintaining respect, confidentiality, diligence, and professional conduct in all interactions with clients, auditees, and stakeholders
- Transparency – Providing accurate, clear, and complete information on audit scope, methodology, and outcomes to support accountability
- Alignment with International Labour Principles – Conducting social audits in line with internationally recognized labour principles, including relevant ILO conventions and ETI Base Code requirements, where applicable
- Continuous Improvement – Periodically reviewing audit processes, enhancing auditor competence, and encouraging feedback to strengthen service quality
- Responsiveness to Violations – Enabling the reporting of concerns or unethical behaviour without fear of retaliation and addressing issues promptly through defined corrective actions
- Strict Enforcement – Taking appropriate corrective and disciplinary actions to protect the integrity of social audit operations