The Fair Tax Foundation is delighted to announce a new partnership with the Good Business Charter (GBC), the UK’s number one benchmark for socially responsible business conduct.

The GBC champions ethical conduct in ten areas, including a real living wage for employees, prompt payment to suppliers and environmental responsibility. They also encourage businesses to “pay fair tax”, and our partnership will further deepen their impact in this area. As part of this process, the Fair Tax Foundation has pursued and secured GBC accreditation for its own operations.

Under this new partnership, Fair Tax Mark (FTM) certified businesses will automatically meet the Pay Fair Tax component of the GBC’s ten-part framework. GBC will also waive their sign-up fee for all FTM-certified businesses. This will make it easier than ever for FTM-certified businesses to receive recognition for wider responsible business practices.

Meanwhile, GBC-accredited organisations will be encouraged to advance their responsible tax credentials further by pursuing the Fair Tax Mark — the gold standard of responsible tax conduct. Under the new partnership, they will benefit from a 10% discount on FTM certification.

Collaborations will also be further expanded around Good Business Week and Fair Tax Week.

Tom Skinner, Chief Operating Officer of the Fair Tax Foundation, said:

“The Good Business Charter has consistently upheld fair tax as a vital part of responsible business. We’re proud to become a GBC component partner and help broaden the impact of this work. Together, we’re aiming to create even more opportunities for businesses to be recognised for their values and to raise standards across the board.”

Jenny Herrera, CEO of the Good Business Charter, said:

“Fair tax continues to rank as one of the most important indicators of ethical business in the eyes of the public. This partnership with the Fair Tax Foundation allows us to celebrate businesses going above and beyond — while also making it easier for others to take their next step. We’re proud to align with such a respected voice in this space and look forward to encouraging more businesses to show leadership and integrity in how they approach tax.”

The Fair Tax Foundation and Good Business Charter partnership strengthens the ecosystem of responsible business in the UK. It champions fair tax alongside wider responsible business practices, growing a movement rooted in fairness, integrity and lasting impact.