The Ethics Institute (TEI) is a leading independent authority on organisational ethics, ethical leadership and governance, advancing responsible organisational conduct through research, thought leadership and practical guidance.
About TEI Sponsorship
TEI is an independent public institute advancing organisational ethics, ethical leadership and governance in South Africa and beyond to attain our purpose of “Building an ethically responsible society”.
Alongside its professional services, TEI delivers public-interest initiatives including independent research, practical ethics guidance, and platforms for national dialogue on responsible and ethical leadership.
Sponsorship enables the expansion of this work.
All sponsorship arrangements protect TEI’s institutional independence. Sponsorship does not fund commercial operations and does not influence research outcomes or professional positions.
Why Sponsor TEI
Strengthen Governance Impact
Support initiatives that shape ethical leadership across sectors.
Advance Corporate Citizenship and Sustainability Commitments
Contribute meaningfully to independent ethics thought leadership aligned with good governance principles as espoused in relevant codes, corporate citizenship, sustainability, and responsible business practices.
Protect Institutional Credibility
TEI retains full independence in all research and professional positions.
Transparent and Governed
Clear ethical and contractual safeguards apply to every sponsorship.
Sponsorship Focus Areas
Sponsorship Focus Areas
Sponsors support clearly defined initiatives including:
- Ethics handbooks
- Independent research and thought leadership
- Ethics capacity development
- Thematic and sector initiatives
Each initiative is clearly defined, governed, and impact focused.
Sponsorship Principles
Sponsorship Principles
Sponsors are assessed for ethical alignment and reputational compatibility.
All surplus income is reinvested into TEI’s public-interest ethics initiatives.
Support independent ethics initiatives that strengthen governance and public trust.
Appreciating our Sponsors
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Sponsors, whose generous contributions drive us closer to realising our vision of building an ethically responsible society.
Tier 1 Grant Sponsors
Minimum R185 500
Tier 2 Grant Sponsors
Minimum R67 500
Tier 3 Grant Sponsors
Minimum R33 700
