Fair trade and sustainable procurement.
We field the same questions from sourcing managers every week. Here's what transparency really means, what it costs, and the one move that matters most.
Fair trade moves real money—€211 million in premiums last year. But it's not a cure-all. Here's why I still recommend it, and where it falls short.
I dig into whether certification actually delivers sustainable materials, using Fairtrade coffee numbers, coverage limits, and due-diligence rules to ...
We challenge the reflex that certification is the gold standard for sustainable materials. Instead, we argue for a direct-trade approach, using certif...
Stop treating a logo as proof of fair labor. Here's how to build supply chain due diligence that actually protects worker rights—and why it's non-nego...
I compare Fairtrade, Better Cotton, and Rainforest Alliance on worker rights—using verified premium data, coverage limits, and one uncomfortable truth...
Fairtrade and RMI both claim to protect workers, but they operate on different scales and levels of rigor. Here's my honest take on which one deserves...
Certification schemes claim to protect workers, but coverage is thin and benefits modest. Compare Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, and Better Cotton—th...
50 million people live in modern slavery. Most ethical sourcing claims miss the point. Here’s what actually works—and what doesn’t.
Consumers want ethical sourcing, but vague claims backfire. You need verifiable transparency, not just a statement. Here's how to vet your supply chai...
When you're a mid-sized buyer picking a certification, you don't need a perfect standard—you need a credible one that fits your risk and budget. Here'...
Certifications like Fairtrade cover less than 2% of global cropland. We debunk myths and show why smart brands combine certification with direct due d...
Comparing Fairtrade and Rainforest Alliance on worker rights: premiums, audits, and scale. Fairtrade wins for direct worker benefits, but no label sol...