Code and Principles of Professional Conduct

RPII is dedicated to fostering a fair and accountable real assets marketplace. Through the Code and Principles of Professional Conduct, we support CRAA® certificants in maintaining the highest standards of ethics, integrity, and professionalism.

Doing What Is Ethical and Right for the Built Environment

The Code and Principles of Professional Conduct ensure that the high ethical standards maintained by RPII are consistently applied by holders of the CRAA® designation.

RPII believes in the importance of promoting integrity within the real assets industry. CRAA® candidates and certificants are expected to:

  • Perform their responsibilities and duties with honesty and ethical conduct;
  • Address any actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships in an ethical manner; and,
  • Actively promote and exemplify ethical behavior in both work and learning environments.

While the real assets industry is regulated by various legal constraints at national, state, and local levels, the Code and Principles serve as a reminder that these legal boundaries are complemented by the personal ethics of CRAA® candidates and certificants. Adhering to these ethical principles is crucial for maintaining professionalism within the global real assets industry.

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Code and Principles of Professional Conduct

As leaders of the real assets industry and its global community of stakeholders, all CRAA® certificants and candidates are committed to:

  • Professional Excellence

    Strive for excellence in the real assets industry by continuously enhancing their skills, knowledge, and expertise to deliver the highest standard of service or product and promoting the quality and rigor of practice, while maintaining a deep understanding of the laws and regulations that govern the delivery of professional work product or services.

  • Conflicts of Interest

    Diligently identify and manage conflicts of interest that may arise in their professional activities within the real assets industry. A CRAA® certificant will act in the best interests of clients and the general public, disclosing any conflicts of interest to all relevant parties and taking appropriate steps to ensure transparency and fair treatment.

  • Global Advancement

    Actively encourage and contribute to the global application and advancement of real assets development, ownership, management, and related professional endeavors for the benefit of the general public.

  • Diversity & Inclusion

    Actively contribute to creating a more diverse and inclusive real assets profession. A CRAA® certificant should not discriminate against others based on gender, race, age, religion, disability, or nationality.

  • Integrity & Ethical Conduct

    Uphold the highest standards of integrity and ethical conduct in all their professional interactions within the real assets industry and the presentation of qualifications, experience, and capabilities. A CRAA® certificant will uphold moral integrity and exercise sound judgment in decision-making and refrain from engaging in any dishonest, fraudulent, or deceptive conduct or behavior.

  • Confidentiality & Privacy

    Respect the confidentiality and privacy of client information and shall handle such information with the utmost care and discretion, in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

  • Compliance

    Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and ethical standards governing the real assets industry. In the event of conflict, a CRAA® certificant must comply with the stricter law, rule, or regulation. A CRAA® certificant must not knowingly participate and/or assist in any violation of applicable local, state, or national laws, rules, and/or regulations.

  • Accountability

    Take responsibility and ownership for their actions and decisions, being accountable for upholding the principles of professional conduct.

09:  Additional Responsibilities to RPII

A:  Reputation and Professional Conduct

CRAA® certificants and candidates must refrain from conduct or activities that impugn the reputation and integrity of RPII and the CRAA® designation. A CRAA® certificant or candidate must act in a manner that reflects positively on RPII and its mission. 

B.  Reference to RPII or CRAA® Certification

CRAA® certificants and candidates must not misrepresent the significance or implications of participating in RPII's programs or holding the CRAA® designation, or participating in the CRAA® Program.

C.  Cooperation

CRAA® certificants and candidates must adhere to all rules, regulations, and policies of the CRAA® Program. CRAA® certificants must not provide false or misleading information to RPII as part of their participation in any of RPII's programs.

Additional Code and Principles Resources

Our
Commitment

Discover how RPII collaborates with stakeholders across the real assets industry to build and invest in a more prosperous future.

How We Handle Enforcement

To maintain public trust in our certification standards, RPII has established procedural rules to assess whether a CRAA® certificant fails to uphold the high standards required for certification.

CRAA® Ethics Requirement

Learn more about how ethics — including the Code and Principles — form a core component of the CRAA® Program.