Becoming a Fair Trade Community is a way to support and promote Fair Trade and be recognised for it
Becoming a Fair Trade Organisation is a great way of acknowledging a commitment to Fair Trade. It also enables groups that are promoting Fair Trade to have their work recognised. Once receiving recognition, Fair Trade Communities also receive on-going support and updates from Fair Trade Communities New Zealand.
Requirements
The Fair Trade Communities Guidelines consist of minimum requirements, suggested initiatives and progress reporting.
Minimum requirements must be met in order for the community to receive its initial Fair Trade Communities recognition.
Suggested initiatives are not necessary for obtaining or maintaining recognition. However, the community is encouraged to pursue the additional suggestions as a means of broadening the influence of Fair Trade products and principles, as an organisation and within the broader community.
Fair Trade Communities are encouraged to submit an annual update outlining the organisations Fair Trade activities and achievements.
Minimum requirements must be met in order for the community to receive its initial Fair Trade Communities recognition.
Suggested initiatives are not necessary for obtaining or maintaining recognition. However, the community is encouraged to pursue the additional suggestions as a means of broadening the influence of Fair Trade products and principles, as an organisation and within the broader community.
Fair Trade Communities are encouraged to submit an annual update outlining the organisations Fair Trade activities and achievements.
Fair Trade Communities New Zealand recognises the following Fair Trade systems:
1. The World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO).
WFTO members are accredited as Fair Trade Organisations and can be recognised by the WFTO logo. www.wfto.com
2. Fairtrade International.
Fairtrade International is responsible for setting product standards, Fairtrade Certification and labelling. www.fairtrade.net
Fairtrade ANZ licenses businesses in Australia and New Zealand to put the Fairtrade Certified™ mark on products that have been certified by Fairtrade International. www.fairtrade.org.nz
Fairtrade International is responsible for setting product standards, Fairtrade Certification and labelling. www.fairtrade.net
Fairtrade ANZ licenses businesses in Australia and New Zealand to put the Fairtrade Certified™ mark on products that have been certified by Fairtrade International. www.fairtrade.org.nz
Minimum Requirements:
- At least two Fair Trade products are used as part of the organisation’s activities. For example:
- Fair Trade tea, coffee and drinking chocolate are served as the default option in kitchenettes, canteens and cafes and used at meetings and other events where beverages are served. - Promote Fair Trade to organisation members. This should include:
(a) Use of Fair Trade promotional materials. Resources can be downloaded free of charge from Fair Trade Communities New Zealand website.
(b) Hosting at least one Fair Trade focused workplace event each year. Event suggestions include a Fair Trade market, bake-off, film night, fashion show, morning or high tea. Photos, videos and information from these events can be provided to Fair Trade Communities New Zealand, to support the application and to be shared with our wider community.
Suggested Initiatives
- The organisation endeavours to incorporate an increasing range of Fair Trade products into the organisation such as Fair Trade chocolate, clothing, stationery, sports balls, kitchen items, toiletries, hand-crafts and home-wares from Fair Traders recognised by the Fair Trade Communities New Zealand, who can provide links to recommended Fair Traders.
- Link in with your local Fair Trade Network’s Fair Trade Fortnight activity. Information about news and events is available on the Fair Trade Communities New Zealand website.
Reporting:
An annual update, outlining the organisation’s Fair Trade activities and achievements, including images and examples of media and marketing, is encouraged.
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