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The Good Business Charter team is focused on the accreditation process and embedding the GBC framework. As a result we cannot offer specific advice about a particular component or aspect of a component. However, there are some excellent resources freely available from the following trusted sources…

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Acas
Acas is the expert in England, Wales and Scotland for workplace disputes. They provide free and impartial advice for employers and employees on workplace rules, rights and best practice.
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BITC
Business in the Community brings together a network of business leaders to change business, transform lives and help communities thrive. Their toolkits can support you on your sustainable business journey.
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CIPD
The CIPD is the professional association for HR and people development. They provide a comprehensive range of factsheets covering all aspects of people practice.
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Fair Tax Foundation
The Fair tax Mark (FTM) is a rigorous independent standard that further confirms a company is committed to responsible tax practices. They provide paying fair tax resources. GBC-accredited organisations who apply for FTM certification can receive 10% discount (note accreditation in comments box when applying).
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FSB
The Federation of Small Businesses is a UK business organisation representing small and medium-sized businesses. They offer a wealth of information covering a wide range of topics.
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Heart of the City
Heart of the City is a charity that supports SMEs be a force for good. Their free climate action toolkit makes taking action against the climate crisis accessible and achievable.
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Investors in the Environment (iiE)
iiE offer resources, training and accreditation to support improved environmental management, setting Net zero targets and reporting environmental performance to stakeholders. GBC accredited organisations can receive 10% off of iiE Essentials or iiE Accreditation (first year) or off training (if they note they're GBC accredited when they apply).
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IoD
The Institute of Directors is a professional body for company directors, senior leaders and entrepreneurs. They produce a wide range of resources to support you in all aspects of business leadership.
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Supply Chain Sustainability School
Free carbon resources to help you start tackling climate change and reduce your carbon impact.
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UK Business Climate Hub
The UK Business Climate Hub is a portal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK, seeking advice on achieving net zero.