West Midlands-based Make Good Grow has now been accredited by the Good Business Charter (GBC) an accreditation that seeks to raise the bar on business practices for employees, tax, the environment, customers and suppliers.
The Good Business Charter recognises organisations which prioritise and care for their employees, the environment, customers and suppliers, whilst also paying their taxes according to the spirit of the law.
It was introduced by the Good Business Foundation and has the support of both the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) and the Trade Unions Congress, as well as key partners including the Living Wage Foundation and Prompt Payment Code.
Chairman of the GBC Board, Simon Fox, said: “The Good Business Charter brings together 10 standards, most of which already exist, but in separate places. We have brought them together to give a coherent overall position for businesses to aspire to. We believe that the GBC has enormous potential to change business practice for good. We hope that because of its simplicity and cost effectiveness, it will quickly gain support.”
Reacting to the new recognition, Rob Langley-Swain, managing director at Make Good Grow, added: “We’re absolutely delighted to have been recognised by the Good Business Charter for our approach to business and to join the growing number of organisations who, like us, want to demonstrate commitment to the development and growth of responsible and sustainable businesses across England & Wales. Since launching Make Good Grow in September 2020, we have been driven by a desire to make a positive impact in our community, society and the environment and we are dedicated to helping other businesses do the same.
“This accreditation recognises our responsible business practices and goes some way to put Make Good Grow on the road to, eventually, achieving our ambition of gaining B-Corps status.”
