Scottish Fair Trade
@scottishfairtrade.bsky.social
Scotland's Campaign for Fair and Sustainable Trade.
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Global solidarity, systemic change, community, co-operation.
All discussed in relation to Scotland – A Fair Trade Nation at yesterday’s Scottish Parliament Debate.
#Fairtrade #fairtradenation #GlobalSolidarity #GlobalCitizenship #scotland #scottishparliament #FairTradeFuture
All discussed in relation to Scotland – A Fair Trade Nation at yesterday’s Scottish Parliament Debate.
#Fairtrade #fairtradenation #GlobalSolidarity #GlobalCitizenship #scotland #scottishparliament #FairTradeFuture
As the 1 August US tariff deadline approaches, we’re urging the UK to oppose Trump’s escalating trade threats which risk deepening economic hardship for the Global South.
The UK must not stay silent. It should defend a fairer global trade system.
tjm.org.uk/uk-must-stan...
The UK must not stay silent. It should defend a fairer global trade system.
tjm.org.uk/uk-must-stan...
UK must stand with Global South against unfair US trade tactics - Trade Justice Movement
As the next US-imposed tariff deadline of 1st August looms, a coalition of trade justice campaigners are urging the UK Government to speak out against Donald Trump’s escalating tariff threats, warning...
tjm.org.uk
July 31, 2025 at 7:49 PM
People across Scotland will be meeting their MSPs at the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh on Thurs 18th Sept to call for urgent, fair climate action. Will you join them? 💚
📝 Sign up here: bit.ly/44TiTfB
#ActNowChangeForever #MassLobby
📝 Sign up here: bit.ly/44TiTfB
#ActNowChangeForever #MassLobby
July 21, 2025 at 1:32 PM
The recent report from @business-humanrights.org shows that no major fashion brand has developed a decarbonisation strategy integrating workers’ rights.
Brands need to set out a clear pathway for decarbonisation based on dialogue w/ suppliers and workers.
Report: bit.ly/missingthread
Brands need to set out a clear pathway for decarbonisation based on dialogue w/ suppliers and workers.
Report: bit.ly/missingthread
The missing thread: Workers absent from fashion companies’ climate plans - Business & Human Rights Resource Centre
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June 23, 2025 at 1:04 PM
The recent report from @business-humanrights.org shows that no major fashion brand has developed a decarbonisation strategy integrating workers’ rights.
Brands need to set out a clear pathway for decarbonisation based on dialogue w/ suppliers and workers.
Report: bit.ly/missingthread
Brands need to set out a clear pathway for decarbonisation based on dialogue w/ suppliers and workers.
Report: bit.ly/missingthread
Delighted The Scottish Government's Sustainable Procurement Tools has been updated with more robust guidance for Fair Trade in public procurement. We hope it leads to more Fair Trade purchasing and improved reporting on spend.
#fairtrade #sustainable #procurement
#fairtrade #sustainable #procurement
Sustainable Procurement Tools – what’s new?
Since their launch in June 2020, we have continuously reviewed and updated our National Sustainable Procurement Tools website. We now have over 3,350 users of Sustainable Procurement Tools across 528 ...
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May 28, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Delighted The Scottish Government's Sustainable Procurement Tools has been updated with more robust guidance for Fair Trade in public procurement. We hope it leads to more Fair Trade purchasing and improved reporting on spend.
#fairtrade #sustainable #procurement
#fairtrade #sustainable #procurement
We support Trade Justice Movement's briefing to ensure the UK Government prioritises justice and accountability in UK critical minerals policy, addressing the potentially severe social, environmental and global justice risks inherent in critical minerals supply chains.
“The green transition can’t be built on exploitation.”
Together with 16 other civil society orgs, we urge the UK to rethink its approach to critical minerals.
Important piece by @damiengayle.bsky.social 👇
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Together with 16 other civil society orgs, we urge the UK to rethink its approach to critical minerals.
Important piece by @damiengayle.bsky.social 👇
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK urged not to exploit poor countries in rush for critical minerals
Civil society groups call on government to address risk of neocolonial exploitation in its supply chain strategy
www.theguardian.com
May 15, 2025 at 4:12 PM
We support Trade Justice Movement's briefing to ensure the UK Government prioritises justice and accountability in UK critical minerals policy, addressing the potentially severe social, environmental and global justice risks inherent in critical minerals supply chains.
At Scottish Fair Trade we have signed this letter from @tradejusticemov.bsky.social expressing our concern regarding the lack of transparency and democratic oversight of negotiations towards a US-UK trade agreement.
“Everything is on the table” in a US-UK trade deal, but MPs still won’t get a vote.
In the @financialtimes.com, @thomaswills.bsky.social urges Starmer to commit to proper scrutiny.
Trade policy shouldn’t bypass democracy.
www.ft.com/content/0ef1...
In the @financialtimes.com, @thomaswills.bsky.social urges Starmer to commit to proper scrutiny.
Trade policy shouldn’t bypass democracy.
www.ft.com/content/0ef1...
Letter: Parliament must have a say on UK-US trade deal
From Tom Wills, Director, Trade Justice Movement, London SW9, UK
www.ft.com
May 8, 2025 at 3:42 PM
At Scottish Fair Trade we have signed this letter from @tradejusticemov.bsky.social expressing our concern regarding the lack of transparency and democratic oversight of negotiations towards a US-UK trade agreement.
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Scotland’s Programme for Government: Too little, too slowly.
After a string of climate U-turns, this was a key test and it falls short.
“We need faster delivery - and it’s time polluters paid for the damage they cause.” Mike Robinson, SCCS
See our full response ➡️ bit.ly/434mci6
After a string of climate U-turns, this was a key test and it falls short.
“We need faster delivery - and it’s time polluters paid for the damage they cause.” Mike Robinson, SCCS
See our full response ➡️ bit.ly/434mci6
‘Too Little, Too Slowly’ - SCCS’s response to the Programme for Government - Stop Climate Chaos Scotland
In response to the Scottish Government’s Programme for Government, Mike Robinson, Chair of Stop Climate Chaos Scotland (SCCS) said: “With numerous climate policies recently scrapped or delayed, this P...
www.stopclimatechaos.scot
May 6, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Scotland’s Programme for Government: Too little, too slowly.
After a string of climate U-turns, this was a key test and it falls short.
“We need faster delivery - and it’s time polluters paid for the damage they cause.” Mike Robinson, SCCS
See our full response ➡️ bit.ly/434mci6
After a string of climate U-turns, this was a key test and it falls short.
“We need faster delivery - and it’s time polluters paid for the damage they cause.” Mike Robinson, SCCS
See our full response ➡️ bit.ly/434mci6
Interested in your local council's Fair Trade spend?
Published today: Fair Trade and Public Procurement Report 2023-2024.
Read at tinyurl.com/yr4we7rx
If you're a contracting authority & would like support, contact info@scottishfairtrade.org.
#FairTradeNation #procurement
Published today: Fair Trade and Public Procurement Report 2023-2024.
Read at tinyurl.com/yr4we7rx
If you're a contracting authority & would like support, contact info@scottishfairtrade.org.
#FairTradeNation #procurement
Published today | Fair Trade and Public Procurement Report 2023-24 | Scottish Fair Trade
Fair Trade and Public Procurement: Report into Fair Trade expenditure and policy commitments within Scotland’s public sector, 2023–24
tinyurl.com
May 1, 2025 at 9:03 AM
Interested in your local council's Fair Trade spend?
Published today: Fair Trade and Public Procurement Report 2023-2024.
Read at tinyurl.com/yr4we7rx
If you're a contracting authority & would like support, contact info@scottishfairtrade.org.
#FairTradeNation #procurement
Published today: Fair Trade and Public Procurement Report 2023-2024.
Read at tinyurl.com/yr4we7rx
If you're a contracting authority & would like support, contact info@scottishfairtrade.org.
#FairTradeNation #procurement
It's #FashionRevolutionWeek2025🙌
This year's campaign asks us to put pressure on local policymakers. Here we're sharing information for you to pass on to your Councillors, MSPs and MPs.
Fair Trade supports a Fashion Revolution.
Read & take action - bit.ly/4itLqw6
This year's campaign asks us to put pressure on local policymakers. Here we're sharing information for you to pass on to your Councillors, MSPs and MPs.
Fair Trade supports a Fashion Revolution.
Read & take action - bit.ly/4itLqw6
April 22, 2025 at 12:51 PM
It's #FashionRevolutionWeek2025🙌
This year's campaign asks us to put pressure on local policymakers. Here we're sharing information for you to pass on to your Councillors, MSPs and MPs.
Fair Trade supports a Fashion Revolution.
Read & take action - bit.ly/4itLqw6
This year's campaign asks us to put pressure on local policymakers. Here we're sharing information for you to pass on to your Councillors, MSPs and MPs.
Fair Trade supports a Fashion Revolution.
Read & take action - bit.ly/4itLqw6
We support @World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO)'s call for a #BusinessRevolution 🙌
Be part of the action. Comment & tag a business that's a source for positive change.
More - tinyurl.com/36r3yyax
#BusinessRevolution #fairtradenation #fairtrade
Be part of the action. Comment & tag a business that's a source for positive change.
More - tinyurl.com/36r3yyax
#BusinessRevolution #fairtradenation #fairtrade
April 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
We support @World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO)'s call for a #BusinessRevolution 🙌
Be part of the action. Comment & tag a business that's a source for positive change.
More - tinyurl.com/36r3yyax
#BusinessRevolution #fairtradenation #fairtrade
Be part of the action. Comment & tag a business that's a source for positive change.
More - tinyurl.com/36r3yyax
#BusinessRevolution #fairtradenation #fairtrade
We'd like to take this opportunity to thank our recent Research Intern, Erin Miria John, University of Glasgow, for her work with us.
Find out what Erin enjoyed about her internship - bit.ly/42HtOqK
#FairTrade #FairTradeFuture #sustainability #interning
Find out what Erin enjoyed about her internship - bit.ly/42HtOqK
#FairTrade #FairTradeFuture #sustainability #interning
April 16, 2025 at 4:46 PM
We'd like to take this opportunity to thank our recent Research Intern, Erin Miria John, University of Glasgow, for her work with us.
Find out what Erin enjoyed about her internship - bit.ly/42HtOqK
#FairTrade #FairTradeFuture #sustainability #interning
Find out what Erin enjoyed about her internship - bit.ly/42HtOqK
#FairTrade #FairTradeFuture #sustainability #interning
Fair Change Co.
Our new trading subsidiary is hiring Directors.
Find out more & apply - bit.ly/3ybtpBt
Fair Change Co. - fairchange.co
Our new trading subsidiary is hiring Directors.
Find out more & apply - bit.ly/3ybtpBt
Fair Change Co. - fairchange.co
April 9, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Fair Change Co.
Our new trading subsidiary is hiring Directors.
Find out more & apply - bit.ly/3ybtpBt
Fair Change Co. - fairchange.co
Our new trading subsidiary is hiring Directors.
Find out more & apply - bit.ly/3ybtpBt
Fair Change Co. - fairchange.co
US-UK trade deals.
It’s imperative that the UK Government resists these coercive tactics and prioritises the interests of its citizens over the profit motives of multinational corporations.
Read more - bit.ly/4cFFPl7
It’s imperative that the UK Government resists these coercive tactics and prioritises the interests of its citizens over the profit motives of multinational corporations.
Read more - bit.ly/4cFFPl7
April 7, 2025 at 10:06 AM
US-UK trade deals.
It’s imperative that the UK Government resists these coercive tactics and prioritises the interests of its citizens over the profit motives of multinational corporations.
Read more - bit.ly/4cFFPl7
It’s imperative that the UK Government resists these coercive tactics and prioritises the interests of its citizens over the profit motives of multinational corporations.
Read more - bit.ly/4cFFPl7
Scottish Fair Trade offers our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Christina McKelvie MSP.
During her time as Minister of International Development we had the great pleasure of witnessing her support for Fair Trade, for fairness in the world, and for global citizenship.
During her time as Minister of International Development we had the great pleasure of witnessing her support for Fair Trade, for fairness in the world, and for global citizenship.
March 27, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Scottish Fair Trade offers our sincerest condolences to the family and friends of Christina McKelvie MSP.
During her time as Minister of International Development we had the great pleasure of witnessing her support for Fair Trade, for fairness in the world, and for global citizenship.
During her time as Minister of International Development we had the great pleasure of witnessing her support for Fair Trade, for fairness in the world, and for global citizenship.
Global solidarity, systemic change, community, co-operation.
All discussed in relation to Scotland – A Fair Trade Nation at yesterday’s Scottish Parliament Debate.
#Fairtrade #fairtradenation #GlobalSolidarity #GlobalCitizenship #scotland #scottishparliament #FairTradeFuture
All discussed in relation to Scotland – A Fair Trade Nation at yesterday’s Scottish Parliament Debate.
#Fairtrade #fairtradenation #GlobalSolidarity #GlobalCitizenship #scotland #scottishparliament #FairTradeFuture
March 26, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Global solidarity, systemic change, community, co-operation.
All discussed in relation to Scotland – A Fair Trade Nation at yesterday’s Scottish Parliament Debate.
#Fairtrade #fairtradenation #GlobalSolidarity #GlobalCitizenship #scotland #scottishparliament #FairTradeFuture
All discussed in relation to Scotland – A Fair Trade Nation at yesterday’s Scottish Parliament Debate.
#Fairtrade #fairtradenation #GlobalSolidarity #GlobalCitizenship #scotland #scottishparliament #FairTradeFuture
We support the Corporate Justice Coalition campaign for a Business, Human Rights & Environment Act 🤜
Find out more & add your support - bit.ly/4hkgtty
Find out more & add your support - bit.ly/4hkgtty
March 20, 2025 at 4:25 PM
We support the Corporate Justice Coalition campaign for a Business, Human Rights & Environment Act 🤜
Find out more & add your support - bit.ly/4hkgtty
Find out more & add your support - bit.ly/4hkgtty
Scotland is still a Fair Trade Nation 🥳
This achievement is thanks to the inspiring work that goes on across the country by Fair Trade campaigners in support of fair and sustainable trade.
Read the full story – bit.ly/3FjCVWr
#fairtrade #GlobalJustice #fairtradenation #playingourpart
This achievement is thanks to the inspiring work that goes on across the country by Fair Trade campaigners in support of fair and sustainable trade.
Read the full story – bit.ly/3FjCVWr
#fairtrade #GlobalJustice #fairtradenation #playingourpart
March 10, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Scotland is still a Fair Trade Nation 🥳
This achievement is thanks to the inspiring work that goes on across the country by Fair Trade campaigners in support of fair and sustainable trade.
Read the full story – bit.ly/3FjCVWr
#fairtrade #GlobalJustice #fairtradenation #playingourpart
This achievement is thanks to the inspiring work that goes on across the country by Fair Trade campaigners in support of fair and sustainable trade.
Read the full story – bit.ly/3FjCVWr
#fairtrade #GlobalJustice #fairtradenation #playingourpart
Our Strategy for 2025-2028 is now available - bit.ly/3XpdCsj
March 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Our Strategy for 2025-2028 is now available - bit.ly/3XpdCsj
Imagine a world where corporations can sue governments for protecting people and the planet. It's happening now.
We're calling on Fair Trade campaigners to support our newest member, Global Justice Now's campaign.
Blog by @louisedavies.bsky.social - bit.ly/4kmmFUq
We're calling on Fair Trade campaigners to support our newest member, Global Justice Now's campaign.
Blog by @louisedavies.bsky.social - bit.ly/4kmmFUq
February 28, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Imagine a world where corporations can sue governments for protecting people and the planet. It's happening now.
We're calling on Fair Trade campaigners to support our newest member, Global Justice Now's campaign.
Blog by @louisedavies.bsky.social - bit.ly/4kmmFUq
We're calling on Fair Trade campaigners to support our newest member, Global Justice Now's campaign.
Blog by @louisedavies.bsky.social - bit.ly/4kmmFUq
Very proud to continue as a Network Member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), supporting mission-led enterprises that put people and planet first 🌍🤛
See all the amazing enterprises guaranteed Fair Trade by the WFTO, adhering to the #10fairtradeprinciples - bit.ly/4bfsQ8V
See all the amazing enterprises guaranteed Fair Trade by the WFTO, adhering to the #10fairtradeprinciples - bit.ly/4bfsQ8V
February 26, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Very proud to continue as a Network Member of the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), supporting mission-led enterprises that put people and planet first 🌍🤛
See all the amazing enterprises guaranteed Fair Trade by the WFTO, adhering to the #10fairtradeprinciples - bit.ly/4bfsQ8V
See all the amazing enterprises guaranteed Fair Trade by the WFTO, adhering to the #10fairtradeprinciples - bit.ly/4bfsQ8V
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We've been fighting for the UK to release basic information about the trade deals it's doing in our name since 2017.
Today it has reached the Supreme Court. Our director
@nickdearden.bsky.social explains 👇
Today it has reached the Supreme Court. Our director
@nickdearden.bsky.social explains 👇
January 28, 2025 at 11:50 AM
We've been fighting for the UK to release basic information about the trade deals it's doing in our name since 2017.
Today it has reached the Supreme Court. Our director
@nickdearden.bsky.social explains 👇
Today it has reached the Supreme Court. Our director
@nickdearden.bsky.social explains 👇
Join us in Edinburgh ☀️
We are delighted to invite you to the 18th International Fair Trade Towns Conference that will take place in Edinburgh on 30-31 August this year.
Find out more - bit.ly/3WzJ0Us
Get tickets - bit.ly/4aGhuKL
We are delighted to invite you to the 18th International Fair Trade Towns Conference that will take place in Edinburgh on 30-31 August this year.
Find out more - bit.ly/3WzJ0Us
Get tickets - bit.ly/4aGhuKL
January 27, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Join us in Edinburgh ☀️
We are delighted to invite you to the 18th International Fair Trade Towns Conference that will take place in Edinburgh on 30-31 August this year.
Find out more - bit.ly/3WzJ0Us
Get tickets - bit.ly/4aGhuKL
We are delighted to invite you to the 18th International Fair Trade Towns Conference that will take place in Edinburgh on 30-31 August this year.
Find out more - bit.ly/3WzJ0Us
Get tickets - bit.ly/4aGhuKL
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Let's talk about #fairtrade
The fair trade movement on bluesky is growing, let's connect to share experiences and knowledge.
Let us know who is missing.
#FairTradeTowns #FairTradeMovement #Fair #CommerceEquitable #CommercioJusto #EerlijkeHandel #FairTradeTown
go.bsky.app/LRMd9bU
The fair trade movement on bluesky is growing, let's connect to share experiences and knowledge.
Let us know who is missing.
#FairTradeTowns #FairTradeMovement #Fair #CommerceEquitable #CommercioJusto #EerlijkeHandel #FairTradeTown
go.bsky.app/LRMd9bU
November 25, 2024 at 7:23 AM
Let's talk about #fairtrade
The fair trade movement on bluesky is growing, let's connect to share experiences and knowledge.
Let us know who is missing.
#FairTradeTowns #FairTradeMovement #Fair #CommerceEquitable #CommercioJusto #EerlijkeHandel #FairTradeTown
go.bsky.app/LRMd9bU
The fair trade movement on bluesky is growing, let's connect to share experiences and knowledge.
Let us know who is missing.
#FairTradeTowns #FairTradeMovement #Fair #CommerceEquitable #CommercioJusto #EerlijkeHandel #FairTradeTown
go.bsky.app/LRMd9bU
Campaigning Together 🙌
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night to share & inspire for future campaigning. Thank you too to Inverness Fairtrade Group for presenting. ⭐️
For those who could make it, please find the recording and presentation ➡️ bit.ly/3ZouJf8
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night to share & inspire for future campaigning. Thank you too to Inverness Fairtrade Group for presenting. ⭐️
For those who could make it, please find the recording and presentation ➡️ bit.ly/3ZouJf8
November 28, 2024 at 1:39 PM
Campaigning Together 🙌
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night to share & inspire for future campaigning. Thank you too to Inverness Fairtrade Group for presenting. ⭐️
For those who could make it, please find the recording and presentation ➡️ bit.ly/3ZouJf8
Thank you to everyone who joined us last night to share & inspire for future campaigning. Thank you too to Inverness Fairtrade Group for presenting. ⭐️
For those who could make it, please find the recording and presentation ➡️ bit.ly/3ZouJf8