What is EBEN Portugal?
EBEN Portugal is the official Portuguese unit of the European Business Ethics Network (EBEN) , a leading European organization committed to advancing ethics, integrity, and social responsibility in business and institutional contexts.
As part of a network present in more than 40 countries and supported by 18 formal national chapters, EBEN Portugal serves as a hub for dialogue, research, and collaboration on ethical practices that shape sustainable and responsible organizations.
Our purpose is clear: to create value with ethics. We believe that ethics is not an abstract concept but a practical foundation for building trust, fostering innovation, and ensuring long-term success.
Through EBEN Portugal, we want to
- Promote ethical culture in organizations across all sectors
- Connect academia, business, and institutions, creating bridges for knowledge exchange and joint initiatives
- Develop tools to help organizations cross ethical challenges and strengthen governance.
- Encourage responsible leadership, transparency, and accountability as pillars of sustainable development.
By joining EBEN Portugal, organizations and individuals become part of a dynamic European community dedicated to shaping a future where ethics is the heart of decision-making.
Governance
EBEN Portugal operates under a governance model that reflects our commitment to transparency, integrity, and collaboration. The Executive Committee – represented below – is the horizontal group responsible for strategic direction and coordination:
Mário Parra da Silva
Official representative of EBEN Portugal, and President of APEE
Ana Cristina Saraiva
APEE, PhD, Management
Maria Albertina Rodrigues
Universidade Europeia, ISCAL, PhD, Management
Ana Margarida Simaens
ISCTE, PhD, Management
Fernando Seabra
ISCAL, PhD, Management
Ricardo Ferro
APEE, PhD, Economics