About The Jersey Good Business Charter

The Jersey Good Business Charter is an initiative that highlights, celebrates and encourages the contribution of businesses in Jersey to building a better community and a better world.

The Charter is a standard of excellent business practice for companies with a presence in the island of Jersey. We operate independent of government and as a not-for-profit entity, drawing expertise on an honorary basis from the business community. 

The Charter is governed by a Board, who are advised by a Council, and supported by an Executive Director.

The Charter Mark is then awarded by our Board to those Associate Member businesses that can demonstrate against a series of standards that they are serious about business ethics and corporate social responsibility, focusing on the impact of business on its people, supply chain, community, future generations and the planet.

Start Your Good Business Journey

The first step to achieving Charter Status is to become an Associate Member of the Charter. Associate Membership is free for the first 12 months or until the point of application for charter status.
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Three Charter Levels

  • Public commitment to ‘Good Business’
  • Board level resolution to show resolved credible intent
  • Demonstrate existing high standards
  • Demonstrate the impact and outcomes of board resolution
  • Make ambitious future commitments
  • The outcomes can be assessed with reference to objective standards
  • Demonstrate excellence in delivery measurable impact and outcomes
  • The outcomes should be in the highest rank when assessed with reference to objective standards
  • High level strategies to increase contribution

Pricing for the Chartered Status

Fewer than 50

Jersey Employees
£ 450 Annual Membership
  • £0 Assessment Fee
  • Membership is for a renewable three year term.
  • Members do not have to reapply in respect of the second and third years of membership*
  • A short form renewal of membership application shall be required of renewing members in every third year
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*though some re-assessment processes may apply

Between 51 - 149

Jersey Employees
£ 950 Annual Membership
  • £0 Assessment Fee
  • Membership is for a renewable three year term.
  • Members do not have to reapply in respect of the second and third years of membership*
  • A short form renewal of membership application shall be required of renewing members in every third year
Apply Now
*though some re-assessment processes may apply

150 or more

Jersey Employees
£ 1450 Annual Membership
  • £0 Assessment Fee
  • Membership is for a renewable three year term.
  • Members do not have to reapply in respect of the second and third years of membership*
  • A short form renewal of membership application shall be required of renewing members in every third year
Apply Now
*though some re-assessment processes may apply

The Five Areas of Good Business

The standards and criteria of the Charter have been developed with reference to the ISO 2600 Guidance on Social Responsibility and the UN Global Compact.

The Charter is awarded to businesses that can demonstrate their commitment to enhancing their positive contribution and responsibility to:

  • Positive contributions to the local community and to Jersey society

  • Fair and decent employment practices

  • Awareness of environmental issues and commitment to environmental  sustainability

  • Commitment to fair and decent relationship with suppliers and business partners

  • Open, honest and proactive relationships to customers and stakeholders

The Executive Director

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Jennifer Bridge MBE