What is Fair Trade?
Fair Trade is a trading partnership that aims to conduct international trade under more equal conditions, based on dialogue, transparency and respect.
By offering better trading conditions and protecting the rights of vulnerable producers and workers, Fair Trade contributes to sustainable development.
What is Fairtrade University?
A Fairtrade University is a university that has been certified as a university that is working to promote fair trade. The certification standards were established as a result of the "Fairtrade Town University Movement" that began in the UK, and 286 universities around the world have been certified (as of September 2022). In Japan, the Fairtrade University Standards were established in 2014 based on the UK standards, and the Japan Fairtrade Forum, a general incorporated association, is the certification body.
Fair Trade University Certification Standards
- There is a student group that promotes fair trade.
- Fair trade outreach activities, as well as research and educational activities related to fair trade, are carried out both on and off campus.
- The university authorities purchase and use fair trade products.
- Several fair trade products are available for purchase on campus.
- The University has formulated the Fair Trade University Charter, which supports the ideals of fair trade and promotes its spread. The charter has been endorsed by three parties: the student association promoting fair trade, the student council (or a similar organization such as the alumni association), and the university authorities.
Fair Trade University Accreditation
On April 25, 2023, our university was certified as the fifth "Fair Trade University" in Japan by the Japan Fair Trade Forum. This is because our university supports the principles of fair trade, works with students to promote fair trade products, and meets Japan's "Fair Trade University Standards."
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