Good Business Charter celebrates its 5th anniversary!

On 13th February 2025, we gathered in London to celebrate a significant milestone in our journey towards promoting responsible business practices—the 5th anniversary of the Good Business Charter (GBC). This event was a moment of reflection, celebration and inspiration, bringing together key partners, accredited organisations and influential leaders committed to ethical and responsible business.

 

Deputy Prime Minister endorses responsible business accreditation

Addressing business leaders, trade associations and key supporters, Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner reaffirmed her commitment to the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation through the Employment Rights Bill, with a clear mission to boost growth and living standards across the UK. 

Angela Rayner, Deputy Prime Minister, said: 

My driving force is to fight to support working people out of insecurity, restore respect at work and help make sure hard-working people are better off.

“This is a mission also championed by the Good Business Charter and the many businesses signed up to its brilliant cause, who know people are their greatest asset and that upgrading workers’ rights is an upgrade for growth and business.

“Our landmark Employment Rights Bill is central to our Plan for Change and will give over 10 million people around the country stronger protections to make work pay and build an economy fit for the future. ”      

 

The Deputy Prime Minister delivers the keynote speech at a Good Business Charter’s event

Event highlights 

The event kicked off with a networking breakfast, providing attendees the chance to connect and discuss responsible business.
The event kicked off with a networking breakfast, providing attendees the chance to connect and discuss responsible business.
This was followed by an inspiring opening address from Jenny Herrera, CEO of the GBC, reflecting on the Charter’s journey.
This was followed by an inspiring opening address from Jenny Herrera, CEO of the GBC, reflecting on the Charter’s journey.
The keynote speeches featured Julian Richer, Founder of the Good Business Charter, Paul Nowak, General Secretary of the TUC, and Angela Rayner, Deputy Prime Minister.
The keynote speeches featured Julian Richer, Founder of the Good Business Charter, Paul Nowak, General Secretary of the TUC, and Angela Rayner, Deputy Prime Minister.
A thought-provoking panel discussion explored the future of responsible business.
A thought-provoking panel discussion explored the future of responsible business.
Finally, we celebrated our champions—organisations leading the way in ethical business practices.
Finally, we celebrated our champions—organisations leading the way in ethical business practices.
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At the event, we launched the Good Business Charter 5-Year Review, which highlights key milestones, reflects on the impact of our accreditation, and outlines our ambitions for the next five years, focusing on deeper engagement and championing responsible business on a national scale.

Read our annual report

At the event, we launched the Good Business Charter 5-Year Review, which highlights key milestones, reflects on the impact of our accreditation, and outlines our ambitions for the next five years, focusing on deeper engagement and championing responsible business on a national scale.
During the event, we also looked at the University of York’s report, Tracking Success for the Good Business Charter, which highlights the GBC’s impact in integrating ethical practices into business operations. This research underscores the GBC’s role in advancing a sustainable, ethical business landscape. 

Read our summary of the University of York report: Tracking Success for the Good Business Charter

During the event, we also looked at the University of York’s report, Tracking Success for the Good Business Charter, which highlights the GBC’s impact in integrating ethical practices into business operations. This research underscores the GBC’s role in advancing a sustainable, ethical business landscape. 

Event gallery and resources 

View all the event photos here!
View all the event photos here!
Catch-up on the recordings here!
Catch-up on the recordings here!

Thank you! 

A heartfelt thank you to all attendees, speakers, and partners who made this event such a success! Your ongoing support helps drive the movement for responsible business forward. 

We look forward to continuing this journey with you – keep the conversation going over socials using the hashtag: #GoodBusinessMatters.