The UK’s benchmark for responsible business
With 97% of the public wanting businesses to act responsibly, Good Business Charter accreditation is an effective way to demonstrate your commitment to responsible business practices and drive the public to you door!
The standard the public wants
Developed by entrepreneur Julian Richer alongside the CBI, TUC and FSB, the Good Business Charter (GBC) sets the benchmark for responsible business in the UK.
The Good Business Charter accredits all organisations that behave responsibly across all ten components – absolutely free of charge.
Too few organisations meet all ten components. A business might have good sustainability credentials, while not paying its employees the Real Living Wage or its suppliers on time.
The Good Business Charter and our partners are passionate about recognising and championing organisations that do the right thing, making it easier for the public to know which to buy from and work with.
Does your organisation meet all ten? Get the recognition you absolutely deserve.
The logo people trust
When people see the GBC accreditation logo, they are confident that your organisation is genuinely committed to good business behaviour.
Why responsible organisations perform better
Behaving responsibly isn’t just good for society – it’s good for business. Treating people well brings huge benefits to your business with savings in recruitment and training, better productivity with a highly engaged workforce, excellence in customer service which in turn fosters loyal customers and so much more.
Hear Julian’s perspective, or read more below to explore how embedding the Good Business Charter components brings clear, direct benefits to a business’s profits and long-term sustainability.
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