Why trade?

The system that exploits the world’s producers and destroys the planet - it can be transformed.

We are all connected through trade

The clothes we wear, the food we eat, the devices in our pockets - they’re all part of a global story.

But the system is setup to make a tiny percentage of the world extremely wealthy.

Meanwhile, producers are exploited – underpaid, undervalued, and forced to work in unsafe conditions.

Because if we can change the way we trade - in partnership with the world’s producers - we can solve big problems.

In the world of trade, paying people a decent wage is somehow an alternative practice. We support producers groups who treat people well - and pay fairly - so that their impact and influence grows.
Trade has powerful solutions to fighting the climate crisis. We support producers who are finding innovative ways to protect the planet and work sustainably even in the most difficult circumstances.
Let’s say it how it is - making pure profit at the expense of people and planet is a bad idea. Everyone agrees with the principle but their actions tell a different story. We partner with producers to shine a light on bad practice and show a better way forward.

That trade should support humanity - and the planet we all live on.

But convincing the world to change will take time - and your voice and your actions matter.