Our Ethics

The way we work at Brightwayz is always 'people-first'. Treating others well - customers, staff, partners, suppliers and the wider community - helps build strong, trusting, enduring relationships which benefit everyone.

One of our three core values at Brightwayz is 'ethical'. It's easy to say but how do we put that into action? How do we measure and demonstate that we are ethical? And most importantly, how do we plan for future improvements and growth of ethical-ness?

Fortunately there are some excellent tools available as accreditation schemes which are guiding us on our way. Find out more below:

Good Business Charter

This is at the top of our list as it encompasses six areas of how to be an ethical business, impacting customers, staff, suppliers and the wider community.

Social Value Quality Mark

It's not all about the money! Every purchase made by our customers is also creating great social value as the profits go to support our active travel initiatives. This helps us show this and do more great things that matter.

Real Living Wage Employer

At Brightwayz we pay all staff and contractors a real living wage. This is above the legal minimum wage and is the only UK wage rate that meets the cost of living.

Prompt Payment Code

We have committed to paying our suppliers on time according to this code, which has now transitioned to become the Fair Payment Code.

Disability Confident committed

The Disability Confident scheme helps UK employers recruit and retain disabled people and those with health conditions. We are at the early 'committed' stage and looking forward to growing more with this.

Care Leaver Covenant

10,000 young people leave the care system each year. The Care Leaver Covenant connects organisations with the needs of these young people. For Brightwayz that includes our Cycle Freedom programme and more.