fairtrade

Sustainable Wales promotes, explains and supports fairtrade.

Fairtrade is about better prices, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers in the developing world.

• A fair and secure price to the producer Pris teg a diogel i’r cynhyrchydd

• No child labour Dim llafur plant

• Safe working conditions Amodau gwaith diogel

• Protection for the environment Amddiffyniad i’r amgylchedd

• Rights for women Hawliau i fenywod

• A social premium Premiwm cymdeithasol

The number of ethical labels is growing, but Fairtrade remains unique. While other schemes aim to ‘protect the environment’ or ‘enable companies to trace their coffee’, Fairtrade’s focus is to support farmers and workers to improve the quality of their lives and take more control over their futures.

Fairtrade issues are highlighted every year with Fairtrade Fortnight (see below)

Fairtrade Fortnight

Taking Action for Fairer Tea

With the world in a tailspin,​ fairness isn’t a given.​ But the power to get there is in our hands.​ Together, our actions can have a positive impact​ on real people’s lives.​ Fairer pay. Fairer treatment. Fairer futures.​ That’s Fairtrade.​ It’s not just a label – it’s a movement.​ So, whatever you do,​ and however you do it:​ Do it Fair.

As part of Fairtrade Fortnight, the Fairtrade Foundation is asking the UK government to Brew it Fair. Like all of us, the people growing and picking our tea deserve to be able to plan for their futures, and to protect themselves from the impacts of climate change.

Take action by signing the petition and asking your MP to Brew it Fair.

Sign the petition

Fairtrade Fortnight 2025 will take place 22 September – 05 October

Once again the UK will be celebrating the difference we can all make when we choose Fairtrade and campaign as part of the global fair trade movement.

Bydd Pythefnos Masnach Deg 2025 yn cael ei gynnal rhwng 22 Medi – 05 Hydref.

Unwaith eto, bydd y DU yn dathlu’r gwahaniaeth y gallwn ni i gyd ei wneud wrth ddewis Masnach Deg ac ymgyrchu fel rhan o fudiad masnach deg byd-eang.

Former projects

Bridgend Fairtrade Partnership

Members have campaigned and achieved fair trade status for the borough of Bridgend, South Wales.

Fairtrade events

Events hosted by Sustainable Wales or other organisations, promoting fairtrade and ethical shopping.

SUSSED

Founded by Sustainable Wales SUSSED is a high street presence selling and promoting ethical consumerism and fairtrade. Run by volunteers as a social enterprise.