FAIRTRADE & ETHICAL CONSUMPTION MATTERS The power to create change is in your pocket ! WHAT IS FAIR TRADE o Fairtrade International is a human rights based movement which campaigns for trade justice and promotes fair and responsible consumption and production, in line with Goal 12 of the Sustainable Development Goals (Global Goals/SDGs) o Fairtrade Ireland is a founder member of Fairtrade International, based in Germany. It works to promote Fair trading practices between Ireland and developing countries. (est 1996) REGULATIONS & CERTIFICATION FLOCERT are the Global certifier for Fairtrade. To support sustainable businesses and make global trade fairer. Ensure whole supply chains are built on fair practices which help producers, traders and brands become truly sustainable. Five step process – Sign up, audit, evaluation, decision, follow up. Online cost calculator https://www.flocert.net/ THE FAIRTRADE MARK When a product carries the Fairtrade Mark it means it was produced according to international Fairtrade standards. These standards ensure Fairtrade products are socially and economically fair and environmentally responsible. Key standards include the payment of a minimum price and a premium. FAIRTRADE PRODUCTS Coffee Bananas Tea Grains Cotton Sugar Cocoa /Chocolate Herbs & Spices Wine/Beers/Spirits Household Products Ice Cream Gifts Olive Oil Flowers Fruits & Nuts Gold WHO & HOW IT HELPS Why Buy Fair Trade Essential Workers HELP CREATE A FAIRER WORLD The people who grow or produce many of the products we regularly purchase are small farmers and community co operatives, many of them led by women, who depend on the supports the Fairtrade Movement and Fairtrade Mark ensure they receive. https://www.fairtrade.ie/downloads/ff.mp4 WHAT ARE THE GLOBAL GOALS ? https://vimeo.com/365003425 THE GLOBAL GOALS & FAIRTRADE PARTNERSHIPS & CONNECTIONS LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND – ERADICATE POVERTY & HUNGER BY 2030 RESPOND TO THE DEEP DISCRIMINATION OF WOMEN IN COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD. WORK ON SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, PROVIDING DECENT WORK FOR ALL. RECOGNISE THAT RESPONSIBLE PRODUCTION AND CONSUMPTION IS THE ONLY TRADING MODEL THAT CAN ENSURE ADEQUATE RESPECT FOR PEOPLE AND THE PLANET INCORPORATE THE CARBON REDUCTIONS REQUIRED TO ENSURE WE KEEP GLOBAL WARMING WITHIN MANAGEABLE LEVELS. HOW TO BECOME INVOLVED WITH FAIRTRADE Buy Fairtrade products Become a Fairtrade school or college Become a Fairtrade workplace Become a Fairtrade town Host/Become Fairtrade Event/Festival Support Fairtrade Fortnight Host Fairtrade gatherings with friends Talk about Fairtrade – tell others about it FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT 2021 Thank You for joining us in this evenings conversation ! .