A fair trade University recognises the rights of workers and is committed to addressing inequality and injustice. In 2004, following a student vote in favour, the University was granted Fairtrade status by the Fairtrade Foundation. This led to a number of positive changes in terms of procurement practice and awareness-raising. Fairtrade status The University has demonstrated its commitment to the five goals outlined by the Fairtrade Foundation: Develop a Fairtrade policy Stock Fairtrade products at University outlets Serve Fairtrade products at meetings Run campaigns on Fairtrade Develop a staff-student Fairtrade steering group Fair trade University The University is now working to take fair trade further, by broadening the understanding of fairness in trade and trade justice issues. This understanding includes a whole range of approaches to improving the livelihoods of workers around the world. This is why we’ve now separated ‘Fairtrade’ into ‘fair trade’ so that the University's commitment to fair trade goes beyond labelling. Find out more Find out more about the fair trade movement and other approaches to making trade fairer. What is fair trade? This article was published on 2024-10-01
