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The UK’s benchmark for responsible business.

With 97% of the public wanting businesses to act responsibly, Good Business Charter accreditation is a simple and effective way for an organisation to demonstrate their commitment to good business practices.

A trusted signpost

The Good Business Charter accredits organisations that act responsibly across ten components, reflecting how good businesses treat their employees, customers, suppliers, society and the planet.

Developed by the Confederation of British Industry (CBI), Trades Union Congress (TUC) and Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), the Good Business Charter sets a clear benchmark for responsible business in the UK.

Accreditation is free and recognises all organisations that meet the requirements.

Does your organisation meet the standard?

Good Business Charter accreditation is the only way to prove with absolute clarity that your business is responsible. 

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.

Good Business Charter Founder, Julian Richer shares how being a good business benefits the bottom line.

The GBC story

Learn how the GBC began and Julian Richer’s quest to recognise and champion good businesses.

Explore accreditation

Find everything you and your colleagues need to know about Good Business Charter accreditation.

Apply for GBC accreditation

Are you a good business? Apply for Good Business Charter accreditation and get the recognition you and your colleagues deserve.

Raising the bar together