So, what is the Good Business Charter?
The Good Business Charter is an independent certification that recognises responsible business behaviour across ten key components. These components are designed to ensure that businesses operate with integrity, fairness and respect for all stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers and the environment. Achieving this accreditation means we have met the rigorous standards set by the GBC, demonstrating our commitment to ethical practices.
Our commitment to the ten GBC components
In today's world, responsible business practices are more important than ever. According to recent surveys, 97% of people value businesses that operate ethically and sustainably. Our GBC accreditation not only sets us apart as a leader in ethical capitalism but also reinforces our commitment to putting people and the planet first. This achievement is a testament to our dedication to building a better, fairer world through our business practices.
To earn the GBC accreditation, we evidenced how we adhere to the following ten principles:
Real Living wage – Fairer Hours and Contracts – Employee Well-being – Employee Representation – Equality, Diversity and Inclusion – Environmental Responsibility – Pay Fair Tax – Commitment to Customers – Ethical Sourcing – Prompt Payment to Suppliers.
Taking a few examples of how we meet the 10 components, we have been employee-owned since 2014 (there are now over 2,000 employee-owned businesses in the UK). We have been a Real Living Wage employer since 2019 and are joined by 15,000 UK businesses who have signed up to this voluntary scheme. We provide enhanced sick pay and provide free private health cover for all employees which includes a counselling service. We also provide regular mental health check-ins.
What this Means for our stakeholders
NSBRC Managing Director, Harvey Fremlin: “We are incredibly proud to have achieved the Good Business Charter accreditation. This milestone reflects our dedication to upholding the highest ethical standards in all our operations and reinforces our commitment to making a positive impact in the local community and the environment.”
CEO of the Good Business Charter, Jenny Herrera: "The National Self Build & Renovation Centre (NSBRC) reflects the values we champion at the Good Business Charter through their commitment to responsible business practices. Their decision to join the GBC following a recent Employee Ownership Association Annual Conference, and their proactive promotion of our principles at recent events, highlight their dedication to ethical and sustainable business. We are thrilled to recognise their efforts through this accreditation."
Learn more about the Good Business Charter and how it promotes responsible business practices by visiting goodbusinesscharter.com. Together, we can support and encourage ethical behaviour in business, creating a better future for everyone.
