1. Practical Tools for Business Ethics

Tools for Small to Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs)

Tools and standards for corporate responsibility and ethics are often designed with the large corporation in mind. This section lists some tools and resources that specifically focus on the small to medium-sized enterprise.

IBE Briefing ‘Business Ethics for SMEs’ >>

TEN Practical rules for small & medium size businesses (SMEs) for good business conduct www.ibe.org.uk/smes.html

Small Business Journey
Contains a section on ‘policy’ (business principles, purpose etc)

Better Business Journey
Helping small and medium sized businesses to increase their profitability and responsibility. Focuses on social, environmental and community responsibilities

Anti-Corruption Portal for SMEs

Corporate Social Responsibility for SMEs Toolkit (European Commission ‘Enterprise and Industry). Includes: Awareness Raising Questionnaire

GoodCorporation Standard
This responsibility standard can be used for any company size but is very suitable for the small business context.

Reporting Performance
This website provides guidance on how SMEs might report on their sustainability performance

Heart of the City
Provides free support to businesses wanting to develop or expand their Corporate Social Responsibility programmes. Heart of the City is able to offer support to businesses in the City of London and the 7 adjoining boroughs. Visit their website: www.theheartofthecity.com

Carbon SME toolkit