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The Good Business Charter helps you recognise organisations that treat people well, care for the planet and contribute to a fairer society.
We all want businesses to do the right thing
Most of us don’t want to support companies that dodge taxes, trample on the planet or underpay workers while executives get big bonuses.
The problem is that it’s not always easy to tell which organisations are genuinely committed to behaving responsibly and which are just making false promises.
That’s where the Good Business Charter comes in
The Good Business Charter is the UK’s benchmark for responsible business. Accredited organisations commit to 10 clear components. Making it easier to identify organisations that are backing up their values with meaningful action.
Why good business matters
The Good Business Charter’s 10 components tackle some of the biggest challenges facing people, society and the environment.
4.4 million workers are paid below the real living wage.
4 million people are in jobs with unpredictable hours.
1 in 4 workers feel their jobs have a negative impact on their health.
Just 26% of workers are protected by a collective bargaining agreement.
45% of employees report experiencing discrimination at work.
One in six households live in a flood zones and over one million are at high risk.
£46.8 billion in tax went unpaid in 2023/24.
Cyber crimes result in 1.7 million incidents annually.
In 2025, 23,411 potential modern slavery victims were referred in the UK.
266 businesses close every week due to late payments.