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Scottish Fair Trade

You don’t need to be a Fair Trade verified or certified business to benefit from our support. We work with all businesses that are committed to the principles of Fair Trade.

If you’re a Scottish enterprise interested in a more responsible and sustainable approach, we can help with:

Making your supply chain fairer and more transparent
Exploring Fair Trade sourcing options
Developing or strengthening sustainability policies
Understanding how to embed the principles of Fair Trade across your operations

If you’re a Fair Trade retailer or wholesaler, we can help with:

Promoting your business to our network of members
Making connections with Fair Trade producers and suppliers
Increasing your visibility through our campaigns and events

If you’re a Fair Trade supplier based overseas, we can help with:

Making connections with the Scottish Fair Trade network
Understanding the Scottish market and buyer expectations
Guidance on relevant Fair Trade verification systems

Scottish Fair Trade membership is open to any business that supports the principles of Fair Trade, and we would be pleased to welcome you as a member.

Download our business membership leaflet to find out more: Scottish Fair Trade and Businesses

A commitment to fair trade

Fair Trade Verification & Certification

Verification and certification routes are ideal for businesses who would like to make a formal commitment to Fair Trade. As one of the greatest successes of the ethical consumer movement, investing in Fair Trade can help businesses effortlessly signal their commitment to sustainable, responsible and fairer standards in production.

The World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) is the global community and verifier of social enterprises that fully practice Fair Trade. Becoming a WFTO Guaranteed Member is the gold standard for ethical business and ensures everything you do is focused on the needs of economically marginalised producers and the protection of our planet.

The Fairtrade Mark is a globally recognised sustainable sourcing certification programme that seeks to build transparent supply chains that bring real benefit to producers.

We can help you to determine which route may be most suitable for your business.

Fair change co.

Consultancy

Building on 15 years of experience in ethical trading, we deliver consultancy and market building services to businesses looking to strengthen their social and environmental impact and reach new markets. Through the Fair Change Co. we support businesses and public sector organisations to realise their ethical potential.

An ethical commitment

Buying Fair Trade

Investing in Fair Trade can help businesses demonstrate a commitment to sustainable, responsible, and fairer standards of production. Fair Trade means an ethical commitment to fairer wages, improved working conditions, community investment and environmental protection. Sourcing Fair Trade products supports Scotland’s status as a Fair Trade Nation.

Get started with purchasing Fair Trade:

See our Fair Trade directory – a list of the independent Fair Trade retailers and wholesalers supplying Fair Trade products in Scotland.
Find out how to stock Fairtrade Mark products and see the Fairtrade Buying Guide 2024.
Source products from enterprises guaranteed Fair Trade by the World Fair Trade Organisation.

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