Nexus is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency and respect for people and the planet in everything we do.

1. Purpose and Scope

This ethics policy sets out the standards of behaviour we expect from everyone representing Nexus, including employees, associates, contractors and key partners.
It applies to all our activities, from consultancy and project support through to business development, marketing and collaborations in the construction and built‑environment sectors.

2. Core Principles

We act with honesty, fairness and professionalism, making decisions that we can clearly explain and stand behind to clients, colleagues and wider stakeholders.
We comply with all applicable laws, regulations and professional obligations in the UK and any other jurisdictions in which we operate or support projects.
We treat everyone with dignity and respect, and do not tolerate discrimination, harassment or bullying on any grounds.

We seek to work with organisations whose activities are compatible with our commitment to human dignity, lawful conduct and responsible stewardship of resources.
We may decline or discontinue work where credible information indicates that a client, partner or product is linked to severe human rights abuses, serious criminal acts or other behaviour that fundamentally conflicts with our values.
We expect our collaborators and suppliers to uphold similar standards of integrity and legality, and we take concerns raised about unethical conduct seriously.

We avoid situations where personal interests could improperly influence, or appear to influence, our professional judgement, and we disclose any potential conflicts promptly so they can be managed transparently.
We do not offer, request or accept bribes, kickbacks or improper advantages of any kind, and we compete fairly for business on the basis of quality, value and service.
Gifts and hospitality must be modest, infrequent and clearly not intended to secure favourable treatment or undermine independent decision‑making.

We protect confidential information entrusted to us by clients and partners and use it only for legitimate business purposes, in line with data protection and privacy laws.
We communicate in a clear, accurate and no‑nonsense way, ensuring our marketing, proposals and reports are honest, not misleading and aligned with the sustainability‑focused positioning of Nexus.
We use digital tools, social media and AI responsibly, in ways that respect confidentiality, intellectual property and the reputations of others.

Everyone working with or for Nexus is encouraged to raise concerns about suspected unethical, illegal or unsafe behaviour without fear of retaliation.
Reported concerns will be taken seriously, considered fairly and, where appropriate, investigated so that proportionate action can be taken.
We review this policy regularly, update it as good practice and regulations evolve, and use real‑world feedback to strengthen our ethical culture over time