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What is doing business ethically?
Doing business ethically... makes for better business
A better business is one which enhances the lives of its stakeholders: by being a great place to work; by treating suppliers with respect and paying on time; by marketing responsibly; by reporting transparently; by minimising impacts to the environment; by considering its tax obligations.
A better business is also more sustainable in the long term: by reducing reputation and integrity risks; attracting top talent; increasing brand loyalty; enhancing shared value. A more trustworthy organisation is a more secure one.
Access a wealth of information and gain insight from a wide range of resources from the IBE Knowledge Hub to help you build a better, more trustworthy, organisation.
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Key topics
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Corporate governance
The board has the ultimate responsibility for the culture of the organisation.
Fair competition
Competition is an essential market driver, but competitive advantage should only be by fair and lawf ...
Human rights
Every human being has a right to be treated with dignity and respect.
Pay
Fairness in pay is a key ethical issue. Those at the top can be perceived to be paid excessively, an ...
Speak up
The freedom to raise concerns is a core component of a supportive ethical business culture where emp ...
Tax
Avoiding tax by ‘bending’ the rules of the tax system is not illegal, but is it ethical?
Technology
As technological advances are made and digital technology becomes more and more integrated into busi ...
Treatment of employees
The topic of employee wellbeing encompasses issues which affect an organisation's key group of stake ...
How to build an ethical culture
Find out more about the essential elements which support an organisation's ethical culture using IBE's Business Ethics Framework
The IBE Business Ethics Framework
How to build an ethical culture using the IBE Business Ethics Framework.
Leadership and Role Modelling
Leadership at all levels is a key element of an effective ethics programme.
Purpose, Ethical Values, Culture & Behaviours
Establishing a clear link between the purpose of an organisation, its ethical values and its culture ...
Risk Assessment
A comprehensive understanding of risk is necessary to tailor an ethics programme to your organisatio ...
Communication and Engagement
Communication and engagement are key to ensure that people are aware of what is expected of them.
Training and Reinforcement
Ethics training is more than a tick-box exercise and, to be effective, it is important that engages ...
Speak Up Processes
Ensuring an open environment where people feel free to raise concerns can act as a crucial ‘early wa ...
Monitoring, Benchmarking and Transparent Feedback
Are we living up to our values? This is a critical question for organisations.
Essential resources
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The IBE has been publishing research and surveys on business ethics topics for over 30 years.
