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A trusted signpost for responsible business.

With 97% of the public wanting businesses to act responsibly, Good Business Charter accreditation is a simple and effective way for an organisation to demonstrate its commitment to people and planet.

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The UK’s benchmark for responsible business.

Created in collaboration with the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Trades Union Congress (TUC) and Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), the Good Business Charter (GBC) defines what responsible business means in practice.

At the heart of the Charter are ten components that set a clear benchmark for how businesses treat their employees, customers and suppliers – providing a simple, credible standard organisations can be measured against. To become accredited, businesses must meet all ten components. This ensures the GBC remains a consistent, trusted benchmark that reflects responsible business behaviour.

The Good Business Charter helps recognise organisations already doing the right thing, encourages others to improve and raises expectations across the UK, supporting fairer workplaces, stronger trust and long-term business success.

The UK’s benchmark for responsible business.

Created in collaboration with the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Trades Union Congress (TUC) and Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), the Good Business Charter (GBC) defines what responsible business means in practice.

At the heart of the Charter are ten components that set a clear benchmark for how businesses treat their employees, customers and suppliers – providing a simple, credible standard organisations can be measured against. To become accredited, businesses must meet all ten components. This ensures the GBC remains a consistent, trusted benchmark that reflects responsible business behaviour.

The Good Business Charter helps recognise organisations already doing the right thing, encourages others to improve and raises expectations across the UK, supporting fairer workplaces, stronger trust and long-term business success.

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Raising the bar together

Stand alongside small businesses, charities and household names, all working together to champion responsible business and create a fairer, more sustainable future for all. 

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Learn how the GBC began and how Julian Richer helped establish the UK’s benchmark for responsible business.

The GBC story

Learn how the GBC began and how Julian Richer helped establish the UK’s benchmark for responsible business.
Find everything you and your colleagues need to know about Good Business Charter accreditation.

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Find everything you and your colleagues need to know about Good Business Charter accreditation.
Ready to take the next step? Apply for Good Business Charter accreditation and show you meet the high bar for responsible business.

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Ready to take the next step? Apply for Good Business Charter accreditation and show you meet the high bar for responsible business.
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