Including Voices From Across the Supply Chain
Earlier this summer, Scottish Fair Trade was invited to take part in an expert panel discussion convened by twentyfifty, working with Scotland’s International Development Alliance (SIDA), to help one of the “Big Four” major banking group in the UK think through one of the hardest questions in responsible business: how do the producers, farmers and workers at the very end of a financing chain actually raise a concern when something goes wrong?
Guest Blog: An Unfair Race for Debt Justice | SCIAF
In this guest blog, responding to the context of the 2026 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow, SCIAF Intern Rebecca Foster turns our attention away from the physical hurdles faced by athletes towards the invisible hurdles faced by many previously colonised nations. Read on to learn more about the high-level roundtable on debt justice hosted by the Scottish Government in partnership with SCIAF, attended by Scottish Fair Trade among others.
Closing the Gap Between Environmental and Social Sustainability
Many organisations are doing well on environmental issues, but there’s often a gap when it comes to people. Fair Change Co (Scottish Fair Trade’s trading subsidiary) brought on Maëlle Tholomé as a volunteer to help us understand that gap better and identify where we can support change.
Q&A with The Torridon – A Fairer Hotel
Our latest example of a Fairer Hotel in action – The Torridon share their tips on taking a careful approach to sourcing and how to embed sustainability in the workplace.
More than a game: football and Fair Trade
As World Cup fever builds, Fair Trade reminds us football should be fair on and off-pitch.
Q&A with Cameron House – A Fairer Hotel
Through our Fairer Hotels work, we’re sharing Cameron House’s inspiring example of thoughtful hospitality at Loch Lomond.
From Colombia to Scotland: Fair Trade as a pathway to peace and possibility
The latest Cross Party Group meeting heard how Fair Trade connects farmers, communities and countries, offering a pathway beyond conflict.
Community Wealth Building: local economies, global impact
Community Wealth Building in Scotland can strengthen local economies while supporting fair, responsible global supply chains.
Fair Trade Belongs on the Ballot
As elections approach, we’re sharing simple tips to help Fair Trade remain part of the national conversation
Student petition for Uni of Edinburgh to rejoin Scottish Fair Trade
The Sustainable Development Association at the University of Edinburgh is asking for your support in urging the University to rejoin Scottish Fair Trade.
Fair Trade in Times of Conflict – update from the latest Cross-Party Group meeting
On Wednesday 3 December, the Scottish Parliament’s Cross-Party Group (CPG) on Fair Trade met online to explore Fair Trade in times of conflict, with a particular focus on Palestine. The session brought together MSPs, Fair Trade campaigners and members, alongside two powerful contributions from Fair Trade businesses working directly with Palestinian producers. The discussion offered […]
Reflections from COP30 – why Fair Trade belongs at the heart of climate action
COP30 was an incredible experience. Belém, the host city, is at the mouth of the Amazon and is as vibrant and exciting as you might imagine. The conference itself was quite intense – the pavilions, the energy, the civil society actions, and the daily swirl of campaign messages competing for attention. For all its activity, […]
Festive & Fair
Think global, act local – Fair Trade at Christmas As the festive season approaches, many of us are thinking about buying gifts. For Scotland’s Fair Trade shops, co-ops and social enterprises, this time of year is vital. Every purchase helps keep ethical businesses thriving here at home, while supporting workers, producers and artisans around the […]
Building a Better World Through Transformed Food Systems
Transforming global food systems: an opportunity for a better world Attending the University of Edinburgh’s Montague Burton Lecture by Dr Corinna Hawkes, Director of Agrifood Systems and Food Safety at the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), served as a reminder of how complex and interconnected our food systems are. Dr Hawkes described food systems […]
Reflecting on 2025’s Social Enterprise World Forum
Kiera Wilkins, our Ethical Business Manager, shares her key takeaways from SEWF 2025 Last month, I attended the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) 2025 in Taipei as part of the Scottish Government funded Youth Delegation, organised by International Social Enterprise Observatory. The theme of SEWF2025 was “Shaping Tomorrow: Collective Action for People and Planet.” The […]
Giving Fair Trade a Voice at COP30
Scottish Fair Trade will be represented by our Chief Executive, Louise Davies next week at COP30 Next week I’ll be heading to COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where global leaders, businesses, campaigners and civil society groups will gather to shape the next phase of international climate action. With our new report Climate, Environment & Fair Trade […]
Fair Trade and Climate Justice: How Producers Are Leading the Way
The climate crisis is no longer a distant warning – it’s here, disrupting lives and livelihoods across the world. For smallholder farmers and artisans in the Global South, the effects are already devastating: unpredictable seasons, droughts, floods, and the loss of raw materials that underpin both farming and craft production. Scottish Fair Trade’s new report, […]
Back Scottish Fair Trade’s Youth Collective – Build Fairer Trade
This autumn, we’re asking our community to help us nurture the next generation of Fair Trade campaigners. Earlier this year, Scottish Fair Trade launched a new organisational strategy that puts young people at its heart. Across Scotland, campaigners have told us they want to see more energy, visibility, and youth voices in their communities. We’ve […]
Scottish Fair Trade attending SEWF 2025 in Taipei
Our Ethical Business Manager, Kiera Wilkins, is pleased to be attending the Social Enterprise World Forum 2025 Next week I will be attending the Social Enterprise World Forum (SEWF) in Taipei, Taiwan. I’ll be travelling as part of the young Scottish social entrepreneurs delegation, which has been made possible through the bursary programme offered by […]
Fair Trade & the Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill
Why Scotland’s Wellbeing and Sustainable Development Bill Matters for Fair Trade At Scottish Fair Trade, we’ve just submitted our response to the Scottish Parliament’s consultation on the proposed Wellbeing and Sustainable Development (Scotland) Bill. This Bill has the potential to change the way decisions are made across Scotland’s public sector, and we believe it could […]
Our Response to Scotland’s Good Food Nation Plan
Why Fair Trade Voices Matter in Scotland’s Good Food Nation Plan The Scottish Parliament has recently consulted on the proposed Good Food Nation Plan, which aims to set a vision for a food system that is healthier, more sustainable, and fairer for all. Scottish Fair Trade has submitted a response because we believe that the […]
Fair Trade, global justice & community power
Challenging the Billionaire Takeover – Reflections from Global Justice Now’s Summer Gathering On Saturday, campaigners from across the Scotland came together at a Global Justice Now event to reflect on some of the big challenges facing the world today — and how people power can make a difference. We heard from Nick Dearden, director of […]
Join the #BusinessRevolution
This World Fair Trade Day, Kibébé calls for A Business Revolution. “A Business Revolution is refusing to accept the way it’s always been.” Working towards status as an enterprise guaranteed by the World Fair Organization, Kibébé tells us how they do things differently. How Kibébé Impacts People and the PlanetAt Kibébé, we create handcrafted baby […]
Fair Trade and Public Procurement Report 2023-24
Fair Trade and Public Procurement: Report into Fair Trade expenditure and policy commitments within Scotland’s public sector, 2023–24 This month, we are pleased to publish our report into Fair Trade expenditure and policy commitments within Scotland’s public sector. The report examines expenditure data and procurement policies from contracting authorities across Scotland for the 2023–2024 financial […]
