What is Fair Trade?
Fair Trade is a way of commerce that takes into account social values often disregarded in conventional business - one that builds equitable, long-term partnerships between consumers in North America and producers in developing regions. Fair Trade emphasizes a fair wage and safe working conditions while empowering producers. Consumers can find products that are certified as Fair Trade, or organizations that are fully committed to Fair Trade in all of their products (even if not certified) and practices.
Fair Trade businesses commit to:
1. Creating Opportunities for Economically and Socially Marginalized Producers
2. Developing Transparent and Accountable Relationships
3. Building Capacity
4. Promoting Fair Trade
5. Paying Promptly and Fairly
6. Supporting Safe and Empowering Working Conditions
7. Ensuring the Rights of Children
8. Cultivating Environmental Stewardship
9. Respecting Cultural Identity
For more information, see flyer “What is Fair Trade?” at FTRN.org.
Fair Trade businesses commit to:
1. Creating Opportunities for Economically and Socially Marginalized Producers
2. Developing Transparent and Accountable Relationships
3. Building Capacity
4. Promoting Fair Trade
5. Paying Promptly and Fairly
6. Supporting Safe and Empowering Working Conditions
7. Ensuring the Rights of Children
8. Cultivating Environmental Stewardship
9. Respecting Cultural Identity
For more information, see flyer “What is Fair Trade?” at FTRN.org.