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This is the Good Business Charter.

We recognise, champion and encourage responsible business behaviour for the benefit of people and planet.

What is the Good Business Charter?

The Good Business Charter is a simple accreditation which organisations of all sizes in the UK can apply for in recognition of responsible business practices. Accredited organisations include FTSE100 companies, partnerships, local authorities, universities, SMEs, charities and sole traders. An organisation must meet all 10 commitments to receive GBC Accreditation. For organisations with up to 50 employees, we have worked in collaboration with the Federation of Small Businesses to develop a streamlined version.

Our Ten Components

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GBC Accreditation

Be recognised for your responsible business practices and start your accreditation journey today.

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Recent news

Good Business Charter endorsed by the Deputy Prime Minister

In February 2025, during the Good Business Charter’s 5th anniversary event, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner showed her support for the Charter and the responsible businesses backing its principles.

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

The Good Business Charter has a key role to play in making the working world a better place. As organisations join, we hope they will in turn inspire others and help bring about a general, positive movement for change.

Frances O’Grady, General Secretary of the British Trades Union Congress – 2013 to 2022

It matters how businesses treat people and planet, and we should be leading the way on behaving responsibly. The Good Business Charter helps you ensure you are meeting the benchmark that consumers and employees demand – in an easy to explain, accessible way. Show you care by accrediting and inspiring others to follow suit.

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 is the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Enterprise, Partnerships and Engagement, University of York

Aviva aims to be the UK’s leading insurer and so we have a responsibility to make
sure we can demonstrate our positive contribution to our customers, colleagues, and
communities. Trusted, independent ethical accreditations, such as the Good Business
Charter, are one of the important ways we can do this.

Ben Luckett, Chief Innovation Officer of Aviva

There is beauty in its simplicity.

Liam Byrne MP, Chair of Business and Trade Select Committee

1,072

Accredited Organisations

122,669

People employed by GBC businesses and organisations

71

Charities and public sector organisations accredited with the GBC

North Yorkshire

UK county with the most GBC Accreditations outside of Greater London

24

Business sectors covered by the Good Business Charter

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

The Good Business Charter has a key role to play in making the working world a better place. As organisations join, we hope they will in turn inspire others and help bring about a general, positive movement for change.

Frances O’Grady, General Secretary of the British Trades Union Congress – 2013 to 2022

It matters how businesses treat people and planet, and we should be leading the way on behaving responsibly. The Good Business Charter helps you ensure you are meeting the benchmark that consumers and employees demand – in an easy to explain, accessible way. Show you care by accrediting and inspiring others to follow suit.

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 is the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Enterprise, Partnerships and Engagement, University of York

Aviva aims to be the UK’s leading insurer and so we have a responsibility to make
sure we can demonstrate our positive contribution to our customers, colleagues, and
communities. Trusted, independent ethical accreditations, such as the Good Business
Charter, are one of the important ways we can do this.

Ben Luckett, Chief Innovation Officer of Aviva

There is beauty in its simplicity.

Liam Byrne MP, Chair of Business and Trade Select Committee

1,072

Accredited Organisations

122,669

People employed by GBC businesses and organisations

71

Charities and public sector organisations accredited with the GBC

North Yorkshire

UK county with the most GBC Accreditations outside of Greater London

24

Business sectors covered by the Good Business Charter

What does this mean to me?

As an employee or a member of the public

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What is the Good Business Charter?

Our Ten Components

GBC Accreditation

Recent news

Good Business Charter endorsed by the Deputy Prime Minister

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.

The Good Business Charter has a key role to play in making the working world a better place. As organisations join, we hope they will in turn inspire others and help bring about a general, positive movement for change.

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

There is beauty in its simplicity.

1,072

122,669

71

North Yorkshire

24

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.

The Good Business Charter has a key role to play in making the working world a better place. As organisations join, we hope they will in turn inspire others and help bring about a general, positive movement for change.

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

There is beauty in its simplicity.

1,072

122,669

71

North Yorkshire

24

What does this mean to me?

As an employee or a member of the public

As the owner of a small business

As a representative of a large organisation

As a representative of a town, city, county or region

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