Code of Conduct for Social Safety ETF Leuven

Version 13 June 2024

Staff members, students and guests of ETF Leuven should treat the institution and everyone who works or studies at ETF Leuven or is a guest with respect, in accordance with international and constitutional principles on human rights. This includes behaving properly in their mutual relations.

Respect for Diversity
ETF Leuven is a Christian organization guided by faith in God as He reveals Himself in creation, in Christ, in His dealings with His creatures and in the Bible. Respect for diversity is an integral part of this. This is reflected in a number of core values that guide interrelationships at ETF Leuven:
a) we are in constant encounter with diverse cultures and denominations and thereby, from our own identity, truly experience the catholicity of the Church ;
b) we strive for a humble attitude to life, servant leadership, a profound spirituality and love for our fellow man;
c) we serve the common good of a plural society, by nurturing the constructive conversation with dissenters in churches and in society through our teaching and research.

Our international organization recognizes a multitude of cultural differences and strives for equal cooperation in an inclusive organizational structure and culture. We pay particular attention to people in vulnerable positions or facing specific challenges.

Attention to Social Safety
ETF Leuven is committed to providing a safe working and study environment for all. Safe means that staff, students and guests treat each other with integrity and respect. There is room to address each other when things do not go as they should. We condemn and seek to prevent any form of transgressive behavior, including inappropriate sexual behavior, violence and harassment, and any form of exclusion, hatred, abuse of power or discrimination. In situations where this does occur we address each other about it and act appropriately.

Responsible Community
ETF Leuven is a learning, working and living community with room for personal and communal spirituality. Staff and students show commitment, trust, respect and appreciation for one another. In behavior and communication, we approach the other openly and honestly. We avoid conflicts of interest and deal carefully with personal and sensitive information, observing confidentiality when necessary. Staff members of ETF Leuven work transparently and reliably and honor their agreements. They handle ETF Leuven resources with care and are transparent about any gifts or gratuities they receive as part of their duties. If something is not right, staff members, students and guests speak to each other about it. When necessary, reports are made and complaint procedures carefully followed.

In all things, ETF Leuven encourages a lifestyle that contributes to Christian witness.