EBI Membership Registration

Waiver And Release Of Liability 

Should I, the undersigned individual, continue to remain a member of ESG Business Institute (“EBI”) through the acceptance and approval of this application for membership, in consideration of the acceptance of my renewal application for membership in EBI, I hereby waive all rights which I may now have or which may accrue in the future against EBI, its respective directors, officers, employees and members (collectively the “EBI Representatives”) and I hereby release and discharge EBI and the EBI Representatives from, and agree to indemnify and hold EBI and the EBI Representatives harmless from and against all liability for any and all actions, damages, causes of action, suits, costs, losses, expenses, claims, demands, damages, and judgments (collectively the “Losses and Claims”), which I, my spouse/partner, family members, children, invitees, heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assignees ever had, now have or hereafter shall or may have, resulting from or arising in connection with my membership in EBI, any activities, functions or events sponsored or sanctioned by EBI or the EBI Representatives, and administrative actions taken by EBI or the EBI Representatives, any orders, communications, directives, or representations made by EBI or the EBI Representatives, or my travel to, attendance at or participation in any EBI sponsored or sanctioned event or activity. 
I acknowledge that certain legal rights against EBI or the EBI Representatives may be available to me now or in the future as a result of any Losses and Claims, and that by executing this waiver and release of liability, I am forever relinquishing those rights against EBI and the EBI Representatives. I acknowledge that no promises, representations, or affirmations of fact were made to me by EBI or the EBI Representatives concerning membership in EBI, or the safety or danger associated with participation in any EBI sponsored or sanctioned event or activity and affirm that I have read and understand the foregoing provisions of this waiver and release of liability as a condition of my renewed membership in EBI. I further agree that this release and waiver of liability shall be governed by the laws of Singapore. 
 
Photo And Personal Information Release 

I understand that each member’s personal information may be used by EBI and incorporated into the EBI databases. I understand that EBI retains all rights to these databases. I understand that EBI may release the member’s personal information, who may disclose this information to the or as required by law. Unless otherwise stated in writing, EBI may reproduce my name, spouse’s/partner’s name, company name, contact information and photo or likeness in the Directory of Members, including a directory on EBI's home page. At EBI's discretion, my photo or likeness may be reproduced in member newsletters and other communications during the term of my membership. 
 
Membership Agreement 

I understand that as a condition to becoming a member of EBI, I agree to abide by and adhere to all of EBI’s policies and procedures as established by EBI. These policies and procedures include, but are not limited to, all of the policies and procedures as outlined in EBI’s “Policies & Procedures Manual,” the provisions contained in EBI’s Trademark and Licensing Agreement whereby EBI allows its members to use EBI’s intellectual property rights for EBI activities. Please note that by providing us the information on this membership application, the information you provide on the EBI website, and the information you provide through other communications you have with EBI, you have given EBI (and third party providers we use to provide services to EBI) your express and informed consent to transfer the information that you provide to us to Singapore and to process it in Singapore in furtherance of EBI’s stated business or otherwise provide services and membership benefits to you, and to any other country that EBI determines is necessary for EBI to conduct its stated business or otherwise provide services and membership benefits to you. 

Code of Conduct 

ESG Business Institute is a global community of peers dedicated to elevating the ESG profession to drive impact and transformation through lifelong learning and idea exchange. All members are required to accept the EBI Code of Conduct in compliance with the ESG Business Institute Policies and Procedures. This code of conduct applies to every member. Members are responsible for the conduct of their family members within the ESG Business Institute community.

Code of Conduct - In Simple Words 
• Act with integrity and uphold your reputation and that of EBI. 
• Always respect member confidentiality. 
• Strive to respond to members within 24 hours. 
• Do not solicit members unless invited to do so. 
(The full text of the Code of Conduct is provided in the next section.)

Act with integrity and high ethical standards in your personal and professional life

• Avoid behaviour that reflects adversely on EBI or other members by their association with you.

Support the safe haven culture within EBI to encourage open sharing of ideas and perspectives. 

• Honour the privacy and confidentiality of members and their experiences. 
  • Adhere to forum protocols. Outside of EBI, talk about Nothing that is said in EBI to Nobody under any circumstances. Never means forever (“Nothing, Nobody, Never”). 
  • Do not share member-specific content outside of EBI. This includes the absolute privacy of members’ personal and confidential information, member rosters (current or past members), and “off-the-record” comments from speakers and resources. 
  • Follow the guidance in the Social Media Policy, as posted on EBI website. 
• Adhere to the non-solicitation policy by not attempting to sell products or services, seek special advantages or raise funds from others on an unsolicited basis. This includes charitable, personal and political causes, however worthy, as well as to business. 
  
  
• Always respect your fellow members when they say “no.” 
  
  
• Members must correct any false or misleading statement of a material fact made to another member or management, or correct an intentional omission (initial or renewal) that such member knows or has reason to know is false or intentionally omitted. 
  
  
• Any conflict of interest must be disclosed and approved in advance. 

Treat everyone with the highest respect and attention, similar to what you expect as an influential leader.

• Provide priority responses to phone, email, text messages and internet/app/social enterprise communication (i.e., Skype, WhatsApp, etc.) inquiries from other members. The intent is that providing priority sponsors applies to all communication methods. 
  
  
• Accept and embrace the diversity of perspectives across the EBI peer community. Different business, geographic, cultural, age, gender and ethnic perspectives help us become better leaders. 
  
  
• While EBI is a place where members learn, grow and have fun, for management, it is a workplace for EBI employees, and as such, members, their families and their guests must treat management as members treat employees in their own company, with all that entails (e.g., safety, respect, values, etc.). 
  
  
• Members, their families and their guests must treat vendors, sponsors and all others in a manner that does not harm the reputation of EBI or its members. 

All members are required to: 

• Treat all other members equally as peers
  
  
• Engage members and management with respect, an open mind and mutual spirit of goodwill 
  
  
• Proactively address disagreements and counter-views directly with members and management on a one-to-one basis in a respectful exchange and not through mass emails, texts or discussion board posts to other members
   
• Presume goodwill and positive intentions of members and management 
  
  
• Not make assumptions or judgments of management and other members based on race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, surname, religion, sexual orientation, geographical location, nature of employment, political views, title, region or network.

Enforcing The Code 

This Code of Conduct applies to every member. Members are responsible for the conduct of their family members and guests within the EBI community. Members, their families and their guests must abide by any Conduct Committee direction, sanction, or limitation on participation. Members must affirm each year that they understand and commit to the Code of Conduct. 
 
Consistent understanding and enforcement of the policies and procedures supporting this code promotes the core values of EBI. Undesirable behaviour contrary to this code has the potential to harm the EBI reputation and the reputations of members by their association with EBI. 
 
Violations of this code could result in a loss of membership. Code of Conduct enforcement is conducted by the Conduct Committees. Members, their families, and their guests must cooperate, provide accurate information and otherwise not obstruct a conduct review by a Conduct Committee. The significance of a violation and any consequences therein may vary based on the circumstances that are determined through a Conduct Committee’s investigative process. Repeat offenders are addressed with less tolerance. Member expulsion by the EBI is a possible consequence. Members, their families and their guests must adhere to clear directions from EBI leadership and management related to interactions in or related to a EBI event or activity. 
 
EBI will not intervene or otherwise get involved in any private disputes between members, including, but not limited to, disputes arising from business transactions 
 
Reporting Code Of Conduct Violations 

Reports of potential violations of the Code of Conduct are handled on a strictly confidential basis 
 
Any potential violations in the Code of Conduct should be reported to any one of the following: 
 
Presley Tan - Executive Director: presley@esg-bi.org
Gustav Gunawan - Executive Assistant: gustav@esg-bi.org
Aliyah Assegaf - Executive Assistant: aliyah@esg-bi.org

 

By continuing to use the services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood and agreed to our code of conduct