Fairtrade at Work
Is your workplace doing its bit?
We are very appreciative of the support we get from individuals, organisations and businesses for Fairtrade. In a changing world, people standing up for what they believe in, and trying to ensure that small scale farmers and workers in global supply chains are looked after, has never been more important.
We are delighted that the Rediscovery Centre in Ballymun has recently become the first Fairtrade At Work workplace to now include Fairtrade Cotton clothing as part of their support for Fairtrade. And we hope to see many others follow their example!
See a list of some of Ireland’s great Fairtrade At Work workplaces here.
Coffee, cotton, chocolate and tea are a part of everyone’s daily routine. Growing and harvesting your coffee, cotton, tea and chocolate is a part of someone else’s daily routine.
A simple way to support farmers and workers in the developing world is to ensure your employer buys coffee, cotton, chocolate and tea on fair and ethical terms.
Check out your workplace: Pick up the bag of coffee in the kitchen or ask the caterers in your canteen – is this coffee Fairtrade? And do the same for the other products. Does your employer provide cotton uniforms? These can now be sourced using Fairtrade Cotton.
No matter how large or small your office is, ensuring you commit to sourcing products through the Fairtrade system means you are part of a workplace aligned with your ethical values.
Join the Fairtrade at Work movement and earn the Fairtrade Workplace certification for your office to proudly display your commitment to a more ethical and sustainable future! See How to become A Fairtrade Workplace. New link
Contact us at info@fairtrade.ie to learn about Fairtrade at Work and get your office certified.
