Become a Fairtrade Zone

Becoming a Fairtrade Zone signals that people across a large area are committed to supporting Fairtrade and helping disadvantaged producers in the developing world get a fair deal.

To become a Fairtrade Zone, Local Authorities need to follow these 5 easy steps:

1. Local authority passes a resolution supporting Fairtrade, and agrees to serve Fairtrade tea and coffee at its meetings and in its offices and canteens.

2. A range of at least two Fairtrade products is readily available in the area’s shops, local cafés and catering establishments.

3. Fairtrade products are used by a number of local work places, such as estate agents or hairdressers and community organisations such as places of worship or schools.

4. Media coverage and popular support for the campaign is attracted.

5. A local Fairtrade steering group is convened to ensure continued commitment to the Local Authority's Fairtrade Zone status.

These goals are the same as those for Fairtrade Towns, Cities, and Counties.

For resources from the Fairtrade Foundation, click here.