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The UK’s benchmark 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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Building a better future for business and society ​

The Good Business Charter (GBC) sets a clear benchmark for responsible business in the UK. Developed with the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Trades Union Congress (TUC) and Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), GBC-accreditation is a recognised and trusted signpost to organisations that act responsibly.  

Raising the standards of business behaviour, our ten components provide the framework for a fairer, more sustainable future and lasting business success. Organisations are required to commit to all components to become accredited:​

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Environmental Responsibility button
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The Good Business Charter allows us to address what the public expect of a business like ours. We love the simplicity of it.

George Gordon, Communications & Corporate Affairs Director, TSB

 

 

The Good Business Charter is a comprehensive and user friendly way for organisations to help show they care and for the rest of us to spend our money ethically.

Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive of the RSA and author: The Independent Review of Employment Practices in the Modern Economy

 

 

 

By signing up to the charter, firms are promising to pay workers a real living wage, offer fair hours and listen to worker representatives and unions.  

Paul Nowak,  Secretary-General of the TUC

The Good Business Charter helps you ensure you are meeting the benchmark that consumers and employees demand – in an easy to explain, accessible way. 

Julian Richer, Founder

 

 

 

The Good Business Charter offers businesses of all sizes a clear actionable roadmap to weave responsibility into the very fabric of their operations.

Professor Kiran Trehan, Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Enterprise, Partnerships and Engagement, University of York

There is beauty in its simplicity.

Liam Byrne MP, Chair of Business and Trade Select Committee

 

 

 

 

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