Slide 2Title presentation / Author / Date FAIRTRADE INTERNATIONAL Vision “a world in which all producers can enjoy secure, sustainable livelihoods, fulfil their potential and decide on their future”
Slide 3Title presentation / Author / Date Fairtrade Minimum Price Fairtrade Development Premium Organizational development Coops controlled by members Freedom of association for workers Sustainable production Internal control systems Educated farmers Focus on quality and yields Social entrepreneurship Responsibility for the community Responsibility for the environment THE FAIRTRADE IMPACT
Slide 4Title presentation / Author / Date Mirror the Organization‘s Performace against the Standards Ensure Credibility of Fairtrade Labelling Manage Risks for Producers and Traders Ensure Integrity of the Development Process WHY CERTIFICATION?
Slide 5Title presentation / Author / Date Approx certified co-ops and plantations in 55 countries Around 1.6 Million farmers and workers benefiting from Fairtrade Approx certified traders in 90 countries 2012 certified retail value: approx. €5.5 Bn Annual growth (new clients) 2009: app. 9%, 2010: app. 5%, 2011/12: app. 14% SOME FACTS AND FIGURES
Slide 6Title presentation / Author / Date FAIRTRADE PRODUCT RANGE
Slide 7Title presentation / Author / Date CLIENTS
Slide 8Title presentation / Author / Date Supply chain traceability ProducerExporter Manufacturer Licensee Importer Consumer Pays small premium for “Fairtrade” products Needs to meet Fairtrade standards (including environmental and social criteria) “Fairtrade Premium” used for sustainability projects “Fairtrade Premium” passed back along supply chain “Connecting disadvantaged producers and consumers” THE FAIRTRADE CONCEPT Receives guaranteed minimum price to provide stability
Slide 9Title presentation / Author / Date FLO eV Support Work Audit results as starting point Provide expertise Annual Audits Standardized process Feedback loop Corrective measures Auditors’ Qualification Annual Training Language, local culture Evaluation through clients Compliance Criteria Operationalize Standards Tailor-made development for each client Fairtrade Standards Minimum Requirements Progress Requirements CERTIFICATION PROCESS
Slide 10Title presentation / Author / Date ProducersPer OrganisationPer Farmer Av. Invoice2.520 €1,44 € TradersPer Organisation Av. Invoice2.735 € Typical Cost of Fairtrade Certification CERTIFICATION COSTS
Slide 11Title presentation / Author / Date Global coherence versus indivual needs From compliance to impact CHALLENGES
Slide 12Title presentation / Author / Date GLOBAL REACH