Organisation for Responsible Businesses

The Organisation for Responsible Businesses (ORB) is a national, not-for-profit member-owned organisation supporting values-led micro and small businesses to embed social and environmental sustainability into their assets and operations.
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ORB provides membership, training and certification, as well as practical support and guidance to help businesses grow, and make sustainable and responsible business practices part of their standard operations. Their aim is to help small businesses understand how they can become more responsible and sustainable in a way that is appropriate and relevant to their individual organisation size and needs, rather than taking a one-size-fits-all approach.

ORB’s Responsible Business Roadmap covers a number of themes such as adapting to climate change, natural environment, reducing carbon emissions, clean air and water, resource efficiency, social equity and health, and sustainable growth. Through its support and resources, The Organisation for Responsible Businesses aims to help small businesses make continuous improvements, embed responsible practices into their operations, and contribute to a more sustainable economy. For more information, visit www.orb.org.uk.

On their membership with SWM, they say:

“Helping small businesses understand how they can embed social and environmental sustainability in a way that is appropriate for them”