Good Business Week (9–13 February) was an inspiring celebration of responsible business across the UK!
This year’s theme, “Raising the Bar Together,” invited all GBC-accredited organisations and partners to come together to showcase how they champion responsible business practices, creating positive impact for their people, society and the planet – while inspiring others to follow their lead.
From hosting health buses to proudly showing off their GBC accreditation and sharing stories of their responsible business journeys, organisations across the UK celebrated their achievements and demonstrated the tangible difference they’re making every day.
Accrediting York College
We were thrilled to accredit York College during Good Business Week – a fitting moment to recognise the College’s strong commitment to responsible business practices.
Sarah Leatherbarrow, Director of Marketing and External Partnerships at York College, said:
“We are delighted to have achieved accreditation from the Good Business Charter, which recognises our commitment to operating responsibly, treating people fairly and doing business in a way that benefits our staff, partners, students and the wider community.”
Minister visits York to support Good Business Week
We were honoured to welcome Employment Rights Minister, Kate Dearden, to York during Good Business Week, as she showed her support for the city’s leadership in raising the bar for responsible business.
During her visit, the Minister met employees at Hole in Wand, Spark CIC and York Gin, speaking directly with workers about the positive impact of good working practices and fair treatment in the workplace.
Employment Rights Minister, Kate Dearden, said:
“It’s fantastic to see York leading the work on responsible business. That’s what our employment rights reforms are all about – making sure work pays and that everyone gets a fair deal.
By delivering change together, we’re backing businesses who do the right thing and give hardworking people the job security and opportunities they deserve.”
Good Business Week in the press
Insights from the GBC community
