International Code of Conduct Association (ICoCA)

International Code of Conduct Association is a Swiss non-profit organization that reduces risk in the security supply chain by conducting due diligence on members and affiliates, monitoring activities, certifying operations, providing guidance, and handling complaints to raise private security industry standards respecting human rights and international humanitarian law. The headquarters are located in Switzerland.

Here are key aspects of the company:

• Industries: The organization focuses on raising standards within the private security industry while engaging with regulators, donors, clients, and civil society to ensure adherence to global codes of conduct.
• Customers: Key stakeholders include members and affiliates who are leaders in responsible security, corporate clients (especially public-owned entities), extractive companies, national police forces, and research institutions conducting baseline studies on the private security sector.
• Innovation: The association provides necessary tools, experiences, and opportunities for exchange to address complex issues like security and human rights, offering guidance on human rights impact assessments and prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse.
• Sustainability: Membership is viewed as a declaration of conformity with sustainability goals and human rights principles, driving initiatives that create better governance, compliance, accountability, and employee engagement through fair treatment and living wages.

The International Code of Conduct Association serves as a critical backbone for the security industry to operate professionally in challenging environments while fostering ethical identities and competitive advantages through strict adherence to international standards.