Fairtrade
Fairtrade at Birmingham
Staff and students at universities have a reputation for consuming vast quantities of tea and coffee – and of course, chocolate! In 2003, the University of Birmingham made the decision to promote social responsibility and demonstrate a commitment to the principles of Fairtrade by selling a selection of Fairtrade products within our university shops.
What is Fairtrade?
Fairtrade protects the livelihoods of small-scale producers from the developing world. It offers protection for their income against the financial pressures of international trade by guaranteeing them a fair price for their products.
What's happening for Fairtrade Fortnight 2009
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How do we support Fairtrade?
- Fairtrade foods are available for sale in all campus shops.
- They are used in all cafés, restaurants and bars on campus.
- Fairtrade products are served at all meetings hosted by the University and the Guild – and in all University and Guild management offices.
- We are committed to campaigning for increased Fairtrade consumption on campus.
- Our Fairtrade Steering Group meets regularly to discuss how we can increase sales.
For further information, please contact Jane Colbourne on 0121 414 5957 or email j.a.colbourne@bham.ac.uk
