C. Berkeley Lab’s Diversity and Inclusion Guiding PrinciplesAt Berkeley Lab, we are committed to conducting great science and fostering technological advancement to solve the world’s most challenging problems and to answer its most elusive questions. Just as science reveals nature’s diversity, science organizations reveal their own nature by the diversity and inclusion they foster. Diversity of people and thought is part of our unique social fabric and a key to our research success. It is also a daily and personal commitment and an expectation. Each employee has a role to play. Every employee has a responsibility to act. We believe in the Laboratory’s mission to share the benefits of scientific discovery with the world. We also respect the differences in our workplace community. In doing so, our actions are guided by the following principles: - Listen to others and encourage collaboration.
We are stronger as a group when our uniqueness is valued. - Reach out if you see someone confused or in need.
We are concerned about others. - Treat others with respect.
We believe in fairness for all.
Sincerely, Paul Alivisatos Lab Director D. Berkeley Lab’s Standards of Ethical ConductBerkeley Lab is part of the University of California (UC)community and embraces UC's Standards of Ethical Conduct, which state commitment to: - Fair Dealing. We will always conduct ourselves ethically, honestly, and with integrity.
- Individual Responsibility and Accountability. We will accept responsibility appropriate to our positions and delegated authorities.
- Respect for Others. We will treat everyone with respect and dignity.
- Compliance with Applicable Laws and Regulations. We will learn and abide by federal, state, and local laws that affect our Berkeley Lab roles.
- Compliance with Applicable University Policies, Procedures, and Other Forms of Guidance. We will learn and abide by UC and Berkeley Lab policies and procedures that affect our roles. When a policy, procedure, or other form of guidance is unclear or silent, we will ask the appropriate department for guidance.
- Conflicts of Interest. We will avoid both actual conflicts of interest and the appearance of such conflicts, and devote our primary professional allegiance to Berkeley Lab and its mission.
- Ethical Conduct of Research. We will conduct our research with integrity and intellectual honesty, and show the greatest care for human and animal subjects.
- Records: Confidentiality/Privacy and Access. We will follow applicable laws and Berkeley Lab policies when accessing, using, protecting, or disclosing records.
- Internal Controls. We will ensure that internal controls are established, properly documented, and maintained for activities within our jurisdictions.
- Use of Berkeley Lab Resources. We will ensure that lab resources are used only on behalf of the Laboratory.
- Financial Reporting. We will ensure that accounting and financial records are accurate, clear, and complete.
- Reporting Violations and Protection from Retaliation. We will report all known or suspected improper governmental activities under the provisions of UC’s Whistleblower Policy, recognizing that everyone is protected from retaliation for making such reports under the Whistleblower Retaliation Policy.
We are committed to Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. The policy, Ethics and Conduct at Berkeley Lab, codifies the Standards into this Policy Manual. |