Wallace Whittle are Good Business Charter Accredited
WWe are officially accredited by the Good Business Charter! This accreditation is a testament to our commitment to responsible business practices and aligns with our Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles.
At Wallace Whittle, we are committed to responsible business practices and integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles into everything we do. That’s why we are proud to announce our accreditation with the Good Business Charter (GBC), a network of over 1,000 businesses that share a commitment to ethical and sustainable practices. To earn this accreditation, we adhered to all 10 GBC components, which encompass a broad spectrum of responsibilities towards employees, suppliers, customers and the environment.
We recognised the value of the Good Business Charter’s 10 components, which set clear expectations for responsible business behavior. These principles align closely with our own ESG commitments, making it a natural fit for us. As an ESG service provider, we believe in practicing what we preach, and joining the GBC provides a recognised commitment to these values as we embark on our own PathWWay for Wallace Whittle.
Our Business, Our People, Our Impact
Being accredited by the GBC offers third-party validation of our responsible business practices, reinforcing that we are not only providing ESG services but also embedding these principles into our company culture. Several GBC components focus on employee well-being, including:
- Employee representation
- Equity, Diversity & Inclusion (E,D&I)
- The Real Living Wage
- Fairer hours and contracts
These components align with our commitment to developing and supporting our people as we continue to grow our investment in their well-being.
ESG & GBC
Our GBC membership supports our internal ESG Strategy by providing a recognisable accreditation that affirms our commitment to responsible business practices. Furthermore, the GBC’s 10 components align seamlessly with client needs within our PathWWay model, enhancing our ability to communicate and implement ESG strategies effectively.
PathWWay is our bespoke approach which enables organisations to highlight their ESG and Sustainability ambitions across a range of issues, including governance, energy and environmental, and incorporating broader aspects such as social value and ecological impact. The approach considers issues that are material to all stakeholders and can reflect, for example organisational targets, funding and planning requirements and social value commitments.
“We are delighted that Wallace Whittle is now accredited with the Good Business Charter. The GBC and its 10 components reflect our commitment to being a responsible business and will be integral to our ESG strategy. This recognition supports our business, our customers, and our people in creating a more ethical and sustainable future.”
Nick Hayes, Director of ESG & Sustainability – Wallace Whittle
Our ESG team recently attended the GBC 5th Anniversary event in London, where Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner delivered the keynote speech, reaffirming her commitment to the biggest upgrade to workers’ rights in a generation through the Employment Rights Bill – and its clear mission to boost growth and living standards across the UK.
With 97% of people valuing responsible business, GBC’s independent certification sets us apart as a leader in ethical capitalism.
We look forward to leveraging this accreditation to further strengthen our ESG efforts and continue making a meaningful impact for our people, our clients and the wider community.
If you’re looking to discuss all things ESG & Sustainability, or want to find out more about how we got accredited, reach out to Nick Hayes, Director of ESG & Sustainability at [email protected]
