How does Fairtrade mitigate human rights violations in global supply chains?

Legislation is needed – voluntary initiatives like certifications are not sufficient to solve human rights violations in global supply chains. But ambitious certifications like Fairtrade can offer invaluable support to Human Rights and Environmental Due Diligence work by companies, workers and farmers. Learn more about our work below
In an open letter,Fairtrade farmers and workers, supported by business, call for impactful and strong due diligence legislation, asking the European Union to include their voices and needs in negotiations.
Whether it is by strengthening our own processes, calling for mandatory human rights legislation, or supporting farmers and workers, here is an overview of what we do.
Farmers earning a decent living is a clear enough goal. Yet collaboration across all stakeholders is needed to drive progress forward.
It is critical for workers to join voices in trade unions and collectively negotiate. Their conditions should not solely rely on private standard setters.
A deeper understanding and commitment to addressing child labour risks is needed, it is not an isolated issue to be dealt with, and access to remedy by the rights holders is critical.
To have a positive impact on farmers and workers, HREDD legislation should ensure real shifts in business practices. It is an ongoing journey for us, and all actors involved. Read our commitment, why access to remedy is critical, and much more.
“We try to cope with the effects of climate change, for example, (we) have been receiving training on good agricultural practices, such as intercropping our coffee farms with other crops, which are a source of income and also a source of food. "
Zeddy Rotich, member of Kabngetuny Women in Coffee.