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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.

 

Key topics

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Anti-bribery & corruption
Anti-bribery & corruption

Organisations should be committed to a zero tolerance policy on bribery.

Corporate governance
Corporate governance

The board has the ultimate responsibility for the culture of the organisation.

Fair competition
Fair competition

Competition is an essential market driver, but competitive advantage should only be by fair and lawf ...

Human rights
Human rights

Every human being has a right to be treated with dignity and respect.

Pay
Pay

Fairness in pay is a key ethical issue. Those at the top can be perceived to be paid excessively, an ...

Speak up
Speak up

The freedom to raise concerns is a core component of a supportive ethical business culture where emp ...

Tax
Tax

Avoiding tax by ‘bending’ the rules of the tax system is not illegal, but is it ethical?

Technology
Technology

As technological advances are made and digital technology becomes more and more integrated into busi ...

Treatment of employees
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
The IBE Business Ethics Framework

How to build an ethical culture using the IBE Business Ethics Framework.

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Leadership and Role Modelling
Leadership and Role Modelling

Leadership at all levels is a key element of an effective ethics programme.

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Purpose, Ethical Values, Culture & Behaviours
Purpose, Ethical Values, Culture & Behaviours

Establishing a clear link between the purpose of an organisation, its ethical values and its culture ...

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Risk Assessment
Risk Assessment

A comprehensive understanding of risk is necessary to tailor an ethics programme to your organisatio ...

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Code of Ethics
Code of Ethics

A code of ethics is the foundation of your ethical culture.

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Communication and Engagement
Communication and Engagement

Communication and engagement are key to ensure that people are aware of what is expected of them.

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Training and Reinforcement
Training and Reinforcement

Ethics training is more than a tick-box exercise and, to be effective, it is important that engages ...

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Speak Up Processes
Speak Up Processes

Ensuring an open environment where people feel free to raise concerns can act as a crucial ‘early wa ...

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Monitoring, Benchmarking and Transparent Feedback
Monitoring, Benchmarking and Transparent Feedback

Are we living up to our values? This is a critical question for organisations.

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Essential resources

Publication shop
Publication shop

The IBE has been publishing research and surveys on business ethics topics for over 30 years.

Business Ethics Blog
Business Ethics Blog
Latest research
Latest research