A workplace that values human dignity ensures that employees are treated with respect, fairness, and equality while fostering a culture of well-being and participation.

Safe and healthy working conditions are fundamental. A responsible workplace prioritizes employee well-being by ensuring ergonomic environments, mental health support, and comprehensive safety measures.

Fair wages and equal pay are essential for a just work environment. Transparent salary structures, living wages, and closing pay gaps contribute to financial security and social stability.

Employees should have the right to participate in decision-making, organize collectively, and have their voices heard. A culture of cooperation and shared responsibility strengthens both motivation and workplace democracy.

Building ethical relationships with customers is essential for sustainable business success. Ethical customer relationships are based on transparency, honesty, and fairness, ensuring that products and services meet high ethical and quality standards. Businesses should respect customer rights, provide clear and truthful information, and avoid manipulative or misleading practices.

A commitment to ethical relationships also means considering customer well-being, protecting their data privacy, and fostering long-term trust rather than short-term profit. Companies that prioritize ethics in customer relations contribute to the common good, strengthening loyalty, reputation, and sustainable growth.

A fair and ethical supply chain is built on solidarity, justice, and sustainability. Companies committed to the common good ensure that their suppliers uphold fair labor practices, human rights, and environmental responsibility. This includes fair wages, safe working conditions, and respect for workers' rights throughout the entire supply chain.

By fostering long-term partnerships based on fairness and shared values, businesses contribute to a more just and sustainable economy. Ethical procurement practices not only strengthen trust and resilience but also create a positive impact on local and global communities.

Fair and transparent employment contracts are essential for ensuring dignity, security, and mutual trust between employers and employees. Companies committed to the common good create contracts that are clear, fair, and aligned with labor rights, providing workers with job stability, fair wages, and social protections.

Ethical employment contracts should promote inclusivity, prevent discrimination, and guarantee fundamental rights such as paid leave, health benefits, and fair working hours. By structuring contracts with justice and sustainability in mind, businesses contribute to a more equitable and responsible economy while fostering long-term employee well-being and motivation.

Ethical businesses recognize that collaboration, not competition, drives sustainable success. By fostering cooperation and solidarity, companies create mutually beneficial partnerships that strengthen the common good economy. This includes knowledge-sharing, joint sustainability efforts, and fair business practices that promote collective progress.

Working together with other businesses—especially those that uphold ethical, social, and environmental values—enhances resilience, innovation, and long-term sustainability. A commitment to solidarity in business helps build stronger communities, fairer markets, and a more just economic system.

A truly ethical supply chain prioritizes environmental responsibility by minimizing ecological impact at every stage of production and distribution. Businesses committed to the common good integrate sustainable sourcing, energy efficiency, waste reduction, and carbon footprint minimization into their supply chain practices.

By partnering with eco-conscious suppliers, using renewable resources, and implementing circular economy principles, companies contribute to climate protection and resource conservation. Sustainable supply chains not only benefit the environment but also enhance long-term business resilience, regulatory compliance, and consumer trust, fostering a greener and more responsible economy.

A sustainable workplace begins with fostering ecological awareness and responsibility among employees. Companies committed to the common good encourage environmentally friendly practices by providing education, incentives, and workplace policies that promote resource conservation, waste reduction, and sustainable commuting.

By integrating green office initiatives, energy-efficient workspaces, and sustainable habits into daily operations, businesses empower employees to contribute to climate protection and ecological sustainability. A culture of environmental responsibility strengthens employee engagement, corporate reputation, and long-term sustainability goals, leading to a greener and more ethical economy.

Businesses committed to the common good must assess and minimize the environmental impact of their products and services throughout their entire life cycle. This includes sustainable sourcing, energy-efficient production, eco-friendly packaging, and responsible disposal.

By designing low-impact products, reducing resource consumption, and promoting circular economy principles, companies can lower emissions, reduce waste, and protect natural ecosystems. Prioritizing environmentally responsible innovation not only meets sustainability goals but also enhances customer trust, regulatory compliance, and long-term business resilience, contributing to a greener and more ethical economy.

Ethical businesses prioritize transparent and inclusive decision-making to ensure fairness, accountability, and trustwithin the organization. Companies committed to the common good foster a culture of openness, where employees, stakeholders, and leadership engage in collaborative governance and ethical decision-making.

By implementing clear policies, accessible reporting, and participatory structures, businesses strengthen internal trust, employee engagement, and organizational integrity. Transparency in decision-making not only enhances efficiency and compliance but also promotes long-term sustainability, fairness, and a shared commitment to ethical business practices.

Ethical businesses recognize that customers are key stakeholders and should be actively engaged in product development and decision-making processes. Companies committed to the common good ensure full transparencyabout their products, services, pricing, and sourcing practices, allowing customers to make informed and ethical choices.

By fostering customer feedback, co-creation initiatives, and open communication, businesses build trust, loyalty, and long-term relationships. Transparency in ingredients, supply chains, environmental impact, and ethical standardsnot only strengthens customer confidence but also promotes a more responsible and sustainable market economy.

A Common Good Report is a key tool for businesses committed to ethical, social, and environmental responsibility. It provides transparent insights into a company’s impact on human dignity, solidarity, environmental sustainability, and democratic values.

By systematically evaluating business practices using the Common Good Matrix, companies can identify strengths, areas for improvement, and strategies for greater social and ecological contribution. Publishing a Common Good Report fosters trust, accountability, and continuous improvement, strengthening a company’s role in building a fair and sustainable economy.

Businesses committed to the common good actively contribute to the well-being of their communities by engaging in social initiatives and supporting local development. Ethical companies recognize their role in creating positive social impact, going beyond profit to invest in education, environmental protection, community well-being, and fair economic practices.

Key aspects of social engagement and local responsibility include:

• Supporting local businesses and fair trade to strengthen the regional economy.
• Engaging in social projects such as education, healthcare, and environmental sustainability.
• Encouraging employee volunteerism to foster community connections.
• Practicing corporate philanthropy through responsible donations and partnerships.

By integrating social responsibility into business practices, companies enhance community resilience, social justice, and sustainability, contributing to a fairer and more inclusive society.

Integrity and ethical behavior are the foundation of a responsible and sustainable business. Companies committed to the common good operate with honesty, fairness, and accountability, ensuring that decisions, policies, and interactions align with ethical principles.

By promoting transparency, anti-corruption measures, and a strong ethical culture, businesses foster trust among employees, customers, and stakeholders. Upholding integrity not only strengthens organizational reputation but also contributes to a fairer, more sustainable economy built on ethical leadership and social responsibility.

Diversity and Inclusion mean recognizing and valuing the differences among people—such as gender, age, origin, religion, ability, and background—and ensuring everyone feels respected, safe, and fully included in the workplace.

For companies in the Fair Future Program, this means creating equal opportunities, preventing discrimination, and promoting a culture where all voices are heard and valued. Diverse and inclusive organizations tend to be more innovative, socially responsible, and successful in the long term.

Focus Areas:

• Equal access to opportunities
• Inclusive hiring and leadership
• Anti-discrimination policies
• Representation and participation
• Respectful and open work culture

This topic addresses how companies can operate with financial openness and ensure profits are distributed fairly among stakeholders. It encourages transparent accounting, clear reporting, and ethical practices in salary structures, reinvestment, and sharing economic success. Companies in the Fair Future Program will explore how financial transparency builds trust, and how fair distribution supports long-term sustainability and social justice.

Focus Areas:

• Transparent financial reporting
• Ethical salary ratios and compensation
• Profit-sharing models
• Reinvestment for community and environmental benefit
• Accountability to all stakeholders