Marvin OnumonuMitie has been accredited as a member of the Good Business Charter, recognising its commitment to responsible business practices.
With 84,000 colleagues working in roles from security to cleaning, Mitie met the Charter’s 10 commitments, including fair tax and care for people and the environment.
The accreditation was marked at a breakfast reception at Mitie’s headquarters in The Shard.
The event was attended by Liam Byrne, Chair of the Business and Trade Committee, Jenny Herrera, CEO of the Good Business Charter and Jason Towse, managing director, business services at Mitie.
Business leaders, policymakers and third parties discussed how the Government and industry can work together to raise standards for workers in the UK and support economic growth.
Mitie has committed to upholding the Charter’s standards and aims to uplift 1 million lives through inclusive employment and helping people build sustainable careers as part of its ‘Plan Thrive’ mission.
Towse said: “We are incredibly proud to have achieved Good Business Charter accreditation, setting the benchmark for responsible business in the UK This recognition reflects our commitment to creating better places and thriving communities, supporting our colleagues, customers and communities through fair practices and sustainable growth.
“As a top ten UK employer and the largest to be accredited, Mitie is leading the way in championing fairness, sustainability, and integrity.
“It was a privilege to celebrate this achievement alongside Liam Byrne, Jenny Herrera, and fellow leaders who share our vision for responsible business.
“Together, we can drive positive change across British Industry.”
Herrera said: “The Good Business Charter is here to raise the bar at a time when too many businesses settle for the minimum in how they treat their colleagues, customers, suppliers and the planet.
“We’re so pleased to spotlight Mitie as one of the major employers standing for doing the right thing and behaving responsibly towards all their stakeholders across our ten components.”
Byrne said: “The determination the team has shown in achieving accreditation in less than a year is a testament to their commitment to responsible business and should serve as an inspiration to businesses up and down the country.
“Responsible business isn’t an optional extra; it’s central to driving growth – for companies, for employees and for Britain.
“I’m delighted to celebrate Mitie’s leadership in proving that doing the right thing is good business.”
