{"id":17798,"date":"2026-03-24T14:51:23","date_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:51:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/qstory.ai\/us\/?p=17798"},"modified":"2026-03-24T14:51:25","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T14:51:25","slug":"qstory-good-business-charter-accredited","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/qstory.ai\/us\/blog\/2026\/03\/24\/qstory-good-business-charter-accredited\/","title":{"rendered":"QStory is Officially Good Business Charter Accredited"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>We are proud to announce that QStory has officially been <a href=\"https:\/\/goodbusinesscharter.com\/what-good-business-charter-accreditation-means-and-why-it-matters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">accredited by the Good Business Charter (GBC)<\/a>. As the UK\u2019s benchmark for responsible business, the recognition reflects our commitment to doing business the right way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Good Business Charter?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched in 2020, the <a href=\"https:\/\/goodbusinesscharter.com\/what-good-business-charter-accreditation-means-and-why-it-matters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GBC<\/a> provides a nationally recognized framework that defines what a truly good business looks like. It serves as a signpost for stakeholders, ensuring that accredited organizations meet 10 essential commitments that foster a fairer, more sustainable society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These standards cover everything from supporting employee voices, to ethical sourcing, environmental responsibility and paying suppliers on time. These are the foundation for businesses to build loyalty, resilience and lasting success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does the GBC accreditation fit into QStory&#8217;s ongoing ESG strategy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This accreditation is a vital piece of our broader ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) strategy. By aligning with the GBC, we are reinforcing our dedication to sustainable and responsible business practices at every single level of the organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside being accredited by the GBC, QStory has officially been <a href=\"https:\/\/qstory.ai\/blog\/2026\/qstory-carbon-neutral-2026\/\">carbon neutral for four years<\/a> in partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/carbonneutralbritain.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carbon Neutral Britain<\/a> through auditing and offsetting our emissions. Alongside our <a href=\"https:\/\/qstory.ai\/blog\/2025\/qstory-sustainability-award-2025\/\">EcoVadis Silver Medal<\/a>, an achievement which places QStory in the top 15% of all companies rated globally for sustainability \u2013 QStory has partnered with <a href=\"https:\/\/ecovadis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">EcoVadis<\/a> since 2023 to ensure our sustainability efforts are measured against international standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A message from QStory&#8217;s CEO<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>&#8220;By aligning with the Good Business Charter, we are formalizing our promise to support employee wellbeing, champion employee voices and pay the real Living Wage. This accreditation is a vital piece of our broader ESG strategy as we continue to grow as a force for good in the UK business community.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Fiona Coleman, CEO &amp; Co-Founder<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:hello@qstory.ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get in touch<\/a>\u00a0to find out more about what we\u2019re doing to drive sustainability and corporate responsibility across all areas of our business.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QStory has officially been accredited by the Good Business Charter. 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