Protecting the Environment - A Priority for True Origin

The True Origin Board have reviewed and revised our Environmental Policy, reinforcing the importance of the WFTO (World Fair Trade Organisation)10 Principles of Fair Trade, with an emphasis on Principle 10: Climate Action and the Protection of The Environment. 

True Origin recognises that trade justice is very linked with environmental justice and that it has a responsibility to the environment beyond legal and regulatory requirements. We are increasingly concerned about the effects of climate change on our producer partners and their communities, people who are seeing the biggest impact although contributing the least. Whilst our mission is clear about the importance of empowering producers through the fair purchasing and sale of food products primarily from the developing world, we recognise that there are significant trade-offs inherent in our business model. Importing foods, often as finished goods, from overseas has an environmental impact which needs to be balanced with the developmental benefits. We will seek trading relationships that promote climate justice for our partners. Within this context, we are committed to continually improving our environmental performance as an integral part of our business strategy and operating methods, with regular review points. Where appropriate, we will encourage customers, suppliers and other stakeholders to do the same. You can download our latest environmental policy document here.