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[Organisation name] joins national movement to raise the bar for responsible business
[City, date] – Recognised for its commitment to responsible business, [Health care leader/Manchester Business/ Local business/ hospitality business], [Organisation Name] has achieved Good Business Charter (GBC) accreditation, joining a fast-growing movement of organisations raising the standard across the UK.
At a time when headlines often focus on corporate wrongdoing, the GBC provides a way to recognise and support the organisations that prioritises doing the right thing — not only in what it delivers, but in how it operates behind the scenes.
Founded by retail entrepreneur, Julian Richer, and developed with the Confederation of British Industry, Trades Union Congress and Federation of Small Businesses, the Good Business Charter brings together the interests of people, business, and society to set a benchmark for responsible business in the UK.
By achieving GBC accreditation, [Organisation name] demonstrates its commitment to employees, customers and wider stakeholders. It means fairer working conditions, a stronger commitment to employee inclusion and wellbeing, paying fair tax and reducing its impact on the environment.
[CEO Name], CEO of [Organisation Name], said: “We’re proud to be accredited by the Good Business Charter. This milestone reflects our dedication to upholding the highest ethical standards in all our operations and we urge other businesses to follow suit by embracing responsible practices that benefit business and society.”
Jenny Herrera, CEO of the Good Business Charter, said: “[Insert quote – contact communications@goodbusinesscharter.com to obtain.]”
Discover how the Good Business Charter is raising the bar for responsible business — and learn how you can support organisations that are truly doing the right thing at www.goodbusinesscharter.com.
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About [Organisation name]
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Media Contact
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[Organisation Name]
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About the Good Business Charter
The Good Business Charter was developed, and is overseen by, the Good Business Foundation, an independent charity established in 2019 by entrepreneur Julian Richer.
The Charter is a simple accreditation which organisations in the UK can sign up to in recognition of responsible business practices.
It measures behaviour over ten components: real living wage; fairer hours and contracts; employee well-being; employee representation; equality, diversity and inclusion; environmental responsibility; paying fair tax; commitment to customers; ethical sourcing, and prompt payment. An organisation must meet all ten components (nine for charities and public sector) to receive GBC accreditation.
It is open to private sector, public sector and charities of all sizes including a streamlined version for organisations with 250 employees or fewer.
Website: www.goodbusinesscharter.com
GBC media contact
Sam Beardall, Head of Operations
sam@goodbusinesscharter.com
