Fairtrade
Fairtrade
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FairtradeWhen Fairtrade wasn’t on the co-operative agenda – and how that was put right
This look at the history of Fairtrade follows a century of campaigning for social justice – and uncovers a dark chapter in the CWS’s story
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FairtradeCo-op Group members back move to extend support to Fairtrade suppliers
Motion 10 at the Co-op Group's AGM welcomed the support for Fairtrade being demonstrated by the organisation
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AgricultureCo-op Group commits £50,000 to support Fairtrade women cocoa farmers
The Women’s School of Leadership aims to tackle gender inequality and reduce poverty in Ivory Coast
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EnvironmentCo-op Way Report shows Co-op Group’s record on social responsibility
The document assesses performance in areas such as environmental sustainability, community involvement and Fairtrade
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FairtradeFairtrade Fortnight: Retailers spread the message on giving the world a better deal
Another successful Fairtrade Fortnight (27 February to 12 March) saw co-operative retailers spread the message with food tastings, school visits and coffee mornings. The fortnight raised awareness of the treatment of producers of food, drink...
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AgricultureHow can we trade fairly beyond the Fairtrade movement?
Fairtrade focuses on goods produced by some of the poorest – and most exploited – people in the world. The idea was to make a difference, by making trade for these people fair. Tea, coffee,...
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FairtradeWhy clothing co-op members are wearing only six garments for six weeks
Members of Stitched Up co-operative are cutting back their wardrobe to just six items of clothing for the next six weeks to raise awareness of working conditions in the fashion industry. The Manchester-based non-profit, which...
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AgricultureFairtrade Fortnight: Survey shows UK adults do not think about people producing their food
A poll by Atomic Research shows that nearly a quarter of adults in the UK never think about the people producing their food and drink. The research comes as this year’s Fairtrade Fortnight (27 February – 12 March)...
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AgricultureCo-op Group commits to 100% Fairtrade cocoa in all own-brand items
In the lead up to Fairtrade Fortnight, the Co-operative Group has announced that from May 2017, 100% of the cocoa it buys for its own brand products will be Fairtrade – a first for UK retailers....
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FairtradeFairtrade company Divine Chocolate wins B Corp status for ethical standards
Fairtrade social enterprise Divine Chocolate has won B Corp certification after meeting a range of social and environmental standards. The company, co-owned by its cocoa farmers, also had to demonstrate accountability and transparency, and to show commitment to ongoing development...