4. Responsibilities to society and the environment

4.1.1 I will strive to act in the best interests of my client’s audiences, consumers and society. 

4.1.2 While engaged in the practice of graphic/ communication design, I will not knowingly do or fail to do anything that constitutes a deliberate or reckless disregard for the health and safety of the community in which I live and practice. 

4.1.3 I will not accept instructions from a client or employer that infringe upon human rights or involve the promotion of hatred, discrimination or exploitation of any person or group of persons as outlined in the Canadian Human Rights Act and any relevant legislation in my jurisdiction. 

4.1.4 I will consider the environmental, economic, social and cultural implications of my work and the goods and services offered by my suppliers, contractors and manufacturers, and endeavour to minimize adverse impacts. 

4.1.5 I will educate myself and ensure that my clients are informed about accessibility standards in my jurisdiction and the role that design can play in giving people of all abilities opportunities to participate fully in their communities and the world at large. 

4.2.1 I will be informed about and specify or recommend goods, services, tools and processes that are the least detrimental to the environment and society. 

4.2.2 I will contribute 5% of my time to projects in the public good, projects that serve society and projects that help improve the human experience. 

4.2.3 I will donate my services as a graphic/communication designer to charities and non-profits that do not have the capacity to pay for graphic/communication design services. 

4.2.4 I will refrain from donating my services as a graphic/communication designer to charities or non-profits that have the capacity to pay for graphic/communication design services. 

4.2.5 I will issue comprehensive invoices, with a 100% discount, on all pro bono projects so that the value of my donation is respected.