Fair Trade is trade that satisfies criteria re. the supply chain of the goods involved, usually including fair payment for producers and other social and environmental considerations. It's part of an organized social movement which promotes standards for international labor, environmentalism, and social policy in commerce between developed and undeveloped countries.
Press Release Published: May 21, 2012 – 07:00 AM EST
WEST BRIDGEWATER, Mass., May 21 /CSRwire/ - In a rare business-to-business plea Equal Exchange has released an open letter to Larry Blanford, the CEO of fellow New England specialty coffee company, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters (GMCR) in the form of a full-page color...
Press Release Published: May 01, 2012 – 07:55 AM EST
TORONTO, May 01 /CSRwire/ - ZO Alliance Inc. is pleased to announce the investment made by TARIS Incorporated to scale its innovative social business model. For its investment TARIS will receive a 20% equity position in the company. The funds will be used...
Press Release Published: Apr 27, 2012 – 08:40 AM EST
LONDON, Apr. 27 /CSRwire/ - Food authentication techniques are gaining popularity, partly because of growing concerns about fraud involving organic and sustainable foods. Organic Monitor (www.organicmonitor.com) finds this development is encouraging sustainability by providing greater traceability across the supply chain. The market for...
Press Release Published: Apr 05, 2012 – 04:24 PM EST
WASHINGTON D.C., Apr. 05 /CSRwire/ - The "Raise the Bar, Hershey!" Coalition which has called on The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) to remove forced child labor from its products has an additional target this Easter: Cadbury/Kraft (NYSE: KFT). While Cadbury has demonstrated its...
Press Release Published: Apr 04, 2012 – 06:33 AM EST
The EcoVadis platform allows HEINEKEN to monitor risks within the supplier base spanning more than a 100 countries, and at the same time to identify innovative sustainability practices of suppliers. The EcoVadis platform will allow HEINEKEN buyers all over the world access to...
Press Release Published: Apr 03, 2012 – 09:00 AM EST
WASHINGTON, Apr. 03 /CSRwire/ - RESOLVE today announced the launch of a new, independent fund designed to promote early participation of smelters and refineries (smelters) in the Conflict-Free Smelter (CFS) Program. This fund, with initial financial contributions led by Intel and in collaboration...
Press Release Published: Mar 29, 2012 – 01:45 PM EST
WASHINGTON, Mar. 29 /CSRwire/ - The Raise the Bar, Hershey! coalition, which has generated over 100,000 letters urging The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) to commit to buying cocoa produced without forced child labor, launched an Easter petition drive today getting thousands to tell...
Press Release Published: Mar 26, 2012 – 01:53 PM EST
LOS ANGELES, Mar. 26 /CSRwire/ - UL's Responsible Sourcing group, a leading global provider of corporate responsibility auditing and consulting services, today announced the introduction of its Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) System to help manage and track improvements in manufacturing processes and...
Press Release Published: Mar 13, 2012 – 02:05 PM EST
WESTBOROUGH, Mass, Mar. 13 /CSRwire/ - BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. today announced its commitment to members and the environment by implementing a new sustainable seafood policy ensuring all seafood products sold in BJ's Wholesale Clubs are sourced from seafood suppliers identified as sustainable...
An inspired and pragmatic one-day conference focused on making sustainable, worker-led and business-focused changes across global supply chains. Confirmed speakers include: Better Work Blue Skies Capturing the Gains Ethical Trading Initiative Fair Wear Foundation Marks Spencer Monsoon Waitrose WalMart plus factory owners, managers...
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