FAIRTRADE INTERNATIONAL, headquartered in Bonn, Germany, is a leading organisation in the fair trade movement, dedicated to promoting equitable trading conditions for farmers and workers across the globe. Founded in 1997, it has established a strong presence in major operational regions, including Africa, Latin America, and Asia, advocating for sustainable practices in the agricultural industry. The organisation focuses on certifying products such as coffee, tea, cocoa, and cotton, ensuring that they meet rigorous social, economic, and environmental standards. What sets FAIRTRADE INTERNATIONAL apart is its commitment to empowering producers through fair pricing and community development initiatives. With a significant market position, it has achieved notable milestones, including the expansion of its certification system and increased consumer awareness of fair trade principles.
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In 2021, FAIRTRADE INTERNATIONAL reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2.56 kg CO2e, broken down into Scope 1 emissions of 0.91 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions of 0.85 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of 0.80 kg CO2e. The Scope 3 emissions included contributions from various activities: business travel (0.15 kg CO2e), employee commute (0.10 kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (0.45 kg CO2e), waste generated in operations (0.25 kg CO2e), fuel and energy-related activities (0.05 kg CO2e), upstream transportation and distribution (0.56 kg CO2e), and downstream transportation and distribution (0.30 kg CO2e). Currently, FAIRTRADE INTERNATIONAL has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives, nor do they have any climate pledges documented. The organisation does not inherit emissions data from a parent company, indicating that their reported figures are solely from their own operations. As of now, there are no significant commitments or achievements in terms of emissions reduction.
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Scope 1 | 0.91 |
Scope 2 | 0.85 |
Scope 3 | 0.8 |
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FAIRTRADE INTERNATIONAL is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.