OUR COMMITMENTS
Responsible research.
Practical commitments.
At CNS Institut, quality research goes hand in hand with respect for people and reducing our environmental impact.
This charter guides our practices and our commitments to continuous improvement.
Putting
people first
We foster a fair, supportive working environment where everyone can contribute.
Equality and diversity.
Provide equal opportunities to contribute, develop and receive fair pay, without discrimination.
Balance and wellbeing.
Respect the right to disconnect, agree remote working arrangements together and support ergonomics in the office and at home.
Team dialogue.
Involve the team in CNS Institut’s direction through quarterly discussions.
The quality of our research rests on rigorous methods, independent analysis and respect for people.
Appropriate methods.
Consider the diversity of research participants, the suitability of samples and the neutrality of questionnaires, according to each study’s objectives.
Protected data.
Collect and process data in accordance with the GDPR and respondent confidentiality, using anonymisation where the research design provides for it.
Honest recommendations.
Promote evidence-based communication and avoid misleading environmental claims.
Lean deliverables.
Optimise the file size of our reports and limit unnecessary printing.
Ethical
and
responsible research
Reducing
our footprint
We take practical steps within our reach to reduce the impact of our equipment and everyday purchases.
Responsible technology.
Aim to use our IT equipment for at least four years and prioritise refurbished devices.
Responsible purchasing.
Prioritise environmentally responsible supplies, fair-trade coffee and local or social enterprise suppliers.
We review this charter annually with the whole team to assess our practices, adjust our objectives and keep improving.
Developing
our commitments
CNS Institut’s management and team