In 2019, on average, every adult in New Ҷֱ drank three cups of coffee a week associated with child and forced labour. Learn about the ongoing workhappening tobring a Modern Slavery Act to Aotearoa.
UC is proud to stand with fair trade producers and encourage ethical sourcing. To support this, we are committed to purchasing Fairtrade and World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO) certified products.
Fair trade supports marginalised farmers and workers in developing countries, enabling them to take care of their environment and to build a better and more secure life for themselves, their families and their communities. By changing the balance of power in trade, purchasing Fair trade creates a real, positive difference in people’s lives, from the farmers and workers growing crops, right through the supply chain to the place where you buy the end product.
What does this mean for UC?
Supporting fair trademeans our community is committed to being a socially responsible institution. We demonstrate this by supporting fair trade growers and producers in our department kitchens, campus retail outlets, through our supplier contracts, and by encouraging our University community to become aware of key global, social and environmental issues that affect real people and their communities around the world.
You can find a range of Fairtrade and WFTO products available in campus retail outlets, in department kitchens, and available to purchase through Unimarket. See below for more information on purchasing and ordering fair trade at UC.
How can I get involved?
Each year, the UC Sustainability Office celebrates Fairtrade Fortnight (August) and World Fair Trade Day (May) with events, social campaigns and activities forour community to participate in.
Keep your eyes on our event page for more information, follow ouror contact us if you have an idea for an event or awareness activity for fair trade or modern slavery on campus.
You are involved in supportingfair tradeand making a positive difference to people’s lives every time you purchase a product or support a company that has the Fairtrade or WFTO mark.See our ‘What is Fair Trade’ pagefor more information on the principles and benefits of fair trade, both on and off campus.
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What is fair trade?
What is fair trade? It's a movement that aims to change the current global trade system through a fairer deal for farmers and workers in developing nations. Learn about the principles of fair trade and how you can use your purchasing power for good.
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What is fair trade?
What is fair trade? It's a movement that aims to change the current global trade system through a fairer deal for farmers and workers in developing nations. Learn about the principles of fair trade and how you can use your purchasing power for good.
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What is fair trade?
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Fair trade at UC
In 2017 UC was recognised by the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Ҷֱ as a Fair Trade University, one of only two in New Ҷֱ. Find out how UC is supporting Fair Trade, from past events we've held to how you can vote with your wallet and buy fair trade on campus. Learn more about fair trade at UC.
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Fair trade at UC
In 2017 UC was recognised by the Fair Trade Association of Australia and New Ҷֱ as a Fair Trade University, one of only two in New Ҷֱ. Find out how UC is supporting Fair Trade, from past events we've held to how you can vote with your wallet and buy fair trade on campus. Learn more about fair trade at UC.
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Fair trade at UC
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Get involved in sustainability
From sustainability clubs to going eco in your flat and office, find out how to do your bit and get involved in sustainability at UC.
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Get involved in sustainability
From sustainability clubs to going eco in your flat and office, find out how to do your bit and get involved in sustainability at UC.
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Get involved in sustainability
In 2019, on average, every adult in New Ҷֱ drank three cups of coffee a week associated with child and forced labour. Learn about the ongoing workhappening tobring a Modern Slavery Act to Aotearoa.
Learn about the WFTO andFair Trade Enterprises around the world that fully practice Fair Trade. WFTO Enterprises impact 1m livelihoods - 74% of whom are women.
