Bournemouth University is pleased to announce it has retained its Fairtrade status, almost twelve years after originally receiving the award.
The first awarded Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó the Fairtrade status in 2006 in recognition of its commitment to selling Fairtrade and awareness-raising.
To maintain the status Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó has had to reapply every two years since, demonstrating ever-increasing efforts to further the Fairtrade agenda. The Fairtrade movement at the university is led by Fairtrade Champions from across the university including our partners SUÖ÷²¥ÓÕ»ó and catering team Chartwells who play key roles.
Fairtrade helps small-scale farmers earn stable incomes and to set up projects to benefit their local communities.
Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó’s latest application to renew its status received high praise from the Fairtrade Foundation who said: “We are impressed by Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó’s motivation and how widely you continue to embed Fairtrade across your university."
Chief Operating Officer Jim Andrews added:
“I’m delighted that Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó have been reaccredited with Fairtrade Status, which we have now held for over a decade. The Fairtrade committee and their respective teams have done an excellent job of building Fairtrade into a wide portfolio across Ö÷²¥ÓÕ»ó, SUÖ÷²¥ÓÕ»ó and the local community, and this award gives important recognition to the time, effort and years of work that contribute to the achievement.â€
Everyone can play a role in supporting Fairtrade by choosing to buy Fairtrade products and persuading others to do so as well.