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British Retailer Marks & Spencer Leads in Sustainability Reporting

British Retailer Marks & Spencer Leads in Sustainability Reporting

The prominent retailer based in the U.K. prides itself on transparent sustainability reporting, regularly distributing its supply chain operations and sourcing material information.
Editorial TeamEditorial Team
|March 30th, 2022|3:35 PM
Fairtrade International Announces Sandra Uwera as New Global CEO

Fairtrade International Announces Sandra Uwera as New Global CEO

Ms. Uwera comes to Fairtrade with a wealth of experience in Eastern and Southern Africa and brings a unique set of skills, perspectives, and relationships to lead Fairtrade into the future.
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|May 3rd, 2022|5:11 PM
People Tree: First Fashion Company to Receive GFTO Certification
Sustainable Supply Chains

People Tree: First Fashion Company to Receive GFTO Certification

Regarded as a fashion pioneer of ethical brands, People Tree is the perfect combination of natural and organic materials, Fair Trade, and quality design.
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|May 5th, 2022|5:39 PM
Fairtrade International Has Invested €1 Million in Digitalization
Sustainable Supply Chains

Fairtrade International Has Invested €1 Million in Digitalization

To achieve complete traceability of the product from its origin, Fairtrade International has gone in on a substantial investment in order to digitize its entire supply chain, so consumers can know precisely how their choices transform people's lives.
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|February 2nd, 2023|1:21 PM
The Crucial Importance of Fairtrade Certification for Sustainable Textile Businesses
Sustainability Standards News

The Crucial Importance of Fairtrade Certification for Sustainable Textile Businesses

Fairtrade certification signifies a profound commitment to ethical production, social justice, and environmental stewardship, crucial for sustainable textile businesses aligning with their core values and objectives.
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|March 27th, 2024|3:13 PM
6 Fairtrade Certified Cotton Clothing Manufacturers Leading in Ethical Textiles
Sustainability Standards News

6 Fairtrade Certified Cotton Clothing Manufacturers Leading in Ethical Textiles

Businesses must adhere to three stages: sourcing Fairtrade-certified cotton, engaging certified processors, and meeting Fairtrade standards for production to carry the Fairtrade Cotton Mark.
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|March 27th, 2024|5:39 PM
Fairtrade Research Finds a Third of Consumers Overlook Ethical Easter Eggs Over Price Assumptions
Sustainability Standards News

Fairtrade Research Finds a Third of Consumers Overlook Ethical Easter Eggs Over Price Assumptions

Fairtrade research reveals 31% of consumers overlook ethical Easter eggs due to perceived higher costs amidst a cost of living crisis, as reported by Neill Barston.
FAIRTRADE INTERNATIONALFAIRTRADE INTERNATIONAL
|March 28th, 2024|4:51 PM
Fairtrade and International Trade Centre Advances on its Agenda 2030 with a Sustainability Partnership
Sustainability Governance

Fairtrade and International Trade Centre Advances on its Agenda 2030 with a Sustainability Partnership

The two organizations signed a new agreement aimed at promoting climate change adaptation and gender empowerment among smallholder farmers and enabling them to access new markets.
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|March 28th, 2023|5:56 PM