Become a Fairtrade workplace

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Being Fair at work

When it comes to fairness at work, the staff kitchen is probably one of the last places you think would be the centre point of ethics.

Yet, what if you knew that you could make a real difference and a positive impact on the world, just in the time it takes to brew your morning tea or coffee before starting a busy work day?

The great news is that now you can. Furthermore, doing your bit to help make the world a fairer place is as simple as making a cup of tea.

Communities across the UK including workplaces, schools, towns, and universities, are becoming certified by the Fairtrade Foundation for showing their commitment to Fairtrade.

Becoming a Fairtrade organisation is easier than you think.

All it takes is one simple step: serve coffee, tea, and sugar with the Fairtrade mark to your staff and visitors.

That’s it. A small change, which makes a big impact.

Simply by providing Fairtrade certified tea, coffee, sugar, your place of work could apply to be recognised as an official Fairtrade Workplace by the Fairtrade Foundation.

By making the change to Fairtrade goods, you will be joining over 10,000 Fairtrade groups across the nation that are helping to create a fairer world and ensuring farmers in developing countries get a decent return for their produce.

Offering your employees and colleagues a daily Fairtrade tea, coffee or even hot chocolate means you are working alongside them to help make a world of difference. And it starts by making the switch to Fairtrade today.

What’s more, your CI Coop is helping to support local businesses, offices, schools, and households in our islands to become Fairtrade. The Channel Islands Coop are proud to be the largest stockists of Fairtrade products.

So, with around 200 products carrying the Fairtrade mark, why stop at just tea, coffee and sugar? Head to your nearest Grand Marché and ask one of our colleagues about arranging a regular delivery of Fairtrade goods for your company’s canteen.