Sensory loss charity DSN has signed up to the Good Business Charter (GBC) – an accreditation that seeks to raise the bar on business practices for employees, tax, the environment, customers and suppliers.
DSN has been supporting people with a sensory loss from birth across the Cheshire area and North East Wales for nearly 50 years. It currently employs 80+ people in its offices in Northwich, Chester, Macclesfield and has specialist supported living for people who are Deaf and Deaf/Blind respectively.
The Good Business Charter exists for all UK companies, charities and public sector organisations across all industries and sectors and offers a straightforward accreditation, recognising organisations that prioritise and value their employees, customers, suppliers and the environment, whilst also paying their taxes according to the spirit of the law.
CEO of DSN, Gill Reeder, said: “We are delighted to have joined the GBC and demonstrate our commitment to the 10 components of the Charter. This is a great opportunity for us to work with others to promote responsible business behaviour and show how much we value our service users, colleagues, suppliers and the environment.”
Chairman of the GBC Board, Simon Fox, said it has never been more important for businesses to build trust and show that they care about more than just profit. Therefore, the GBC and its members seek to inspire many other businesses to follow suit.
He added: “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.”
