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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.

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Avery Dennison Wins 2019 Innovations in Sustainability Award

Posted: Oct 17, 2019 – 03:26 PM EST

MENTOR, Ohio, Oct. 17 /CSRwire/ - Avery Dennison was named winner of the 2019 Future of Sourcing Awards during the Sourcing Industry Groups Global Executive Summit in Carlsbad, California. The Future of Sourcing Awards celebrates organizations and individuals that show innovation, leadership and...

RMI and GRI Launch Responsible Mineral Reporting Toolkit

Posted: Oct 15, 2019 – 08:30 AM EST

ALEXANDRIA, Va. and AMSTERDAM, Oct. 15 /CSRwire/ - The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI), an Initiative of the Responsible Business Alliance, and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), have launched a toolkit to advance reporting on sourcing minerals from conflict-affected and high-risk areas. The resource...

Firestone Ag Launches New Line of Energy Efficient Agriculture Tires

Posted: Oct 02, 2019 – 04:55 PM EST

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 02 /CSRwire/ - Firestone Ag, a business of Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone), today announced the launch of a new line of agriculture tires designed to deliver reliable and improved performance* in the field. Firestone Maxi Traction tires, now available in...

Liz Earle Beauty Company, Part of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Joins Global Shea Alliance as a Sustainability Partner

Posted: Oct 02, 2019 – 04:48 PM EST

Oct. 02 /CSRwire/ - Liz Earle has joined the Global Shea Alliance (GSA), a non-profit industry association with members from across 35 countries, which promotes industry sustainability, quality practices and standards, and demand for shea in food and cosmetics. A British beauty brand...

Kodak Moments Photo Paper Earns Prestigious FSC® Certification

Posted: Oct 02, 2019 – 04:43 PM EST

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Oct. 02 /CSRwire/ - Kodak Moments, a leading global provider of photo products and services to retailers, consumers, and entertainment properties, announced that its thermal paper products, used across Kodak Moments retail destinations nationwide, are now certified under the internationally recognized...

Albertsons Companies, The Kroger Co., and Williams-Sonoma Announce Major Commitments to Fair Trade Certified Coffee as Part of Sustainable Coffee Challenge

Posted: Sep 27, 2019 – 12:08 PM EST

OAKLAND, Calif., Sep. 27 /CSRwire/ - Fair Trade USA, the leading certifier of Fair Trade products in North America, in collaboration with the Sustainable Coffee Challenge, announces another round of historic commitments made by leading retailers in support of sustainable coffee sourcing and...

Fair Trade USA Calls on Consumers to Help Save Coffee Industry in Peril

Posted: Sep 25, 2019 – 07:38 PM EST

OAKLAND, Calif., Sep. 25 /CSRwire/ - On International Coffee Day (Sunday, September 29, 2019), Fair Trade USA is encouraging coffee drinkers to choose Fair Trade Certified options as part of its #JustOneCup campaign to help lift farmers across the world out of poverty....

New Soap with Certified Sustainable Palm Oil to Hit Hotels Worldwide, Including Marriott Properties

Posted: Sep 25, 2019 – 05:13 PM EST

EMERYVILLE, Calif., Sep. 25 /CSRwire/ - Hospitality product distributor Guest Supply, a Guest Worldwide company, is now offering a new soap line, called This Works, which contains palm oil certified under the Roundtable of Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) standard by internationally recognized third-party...

FCA US Continues Its Longstanding Leadership Improving the Health and Overall Well-being of Employees and Families

Posted: Sep 24, 2019 – 05:58 PM EST

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Sep. 24 /CSRwire/ - FCA US LLC was recognized once again by the National Business Group on Health (NBGH), earning another gold medal for its comprehensive programs that support a healthy workplace and encourage healthy lifestyles for both employees and...

Clean Seas Seafood Achieves ASC Certification

Posted: Sep 24, 2019 – 05:37 PM EST

SPENCER GULF, South Australia, Sep. 24 /CSRwire/ - Clean Seas, the global leader in full-cycle breeding and production of Yellowtail Kingfish, has been internationally recognised for its responsible and ethical practices by the Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC). Independent certification body SCS Global Services...