Ethics 1 - Intro to Fairtrade

Business Ethics
Lesson 1 - Fairtrade

I can:
- Describe what Fairtrade is
- Explain the impact on businesses of using Fairtrade

Success Criteria

• To demonstrate how much Fairtrade has grown and the wide range of products now available​

• The importance of Fairtrade in maintaining good business ethics​

Learning Intention

What are we learning?

Fairtrade is a way of doing business that makes sure the people who grow or make products—like coffee, chocolate, bananas, or clothes—are treated fairly.

What is Fairtrade?

Got a fair price for what they sold

​​Fair Prices

Worked in safe and decent conditions

Safe Conditions

Were treated with respect

​​Respect

Got a bit of extra money (called a “Fairtrade Premium”) that their community can use for things like schools or clean water

​​Community

​When something has a Fairtrade label, it means the farmers or workers who helped make it has:

Multiple Choice

Which is the Fairtrade logo?

Multiple Choice

Fairtrade means paying farmers a fair price for what they do

• True

• False

Activity 1

Fairtrade Research Task

Using the worksheet provided, create a list (try to fill the table) of Fairtrade products

Categorize

Options (10)

Companies aim to protect the environment as part of their working practice 

Farmers and workers often have to work for very low wages

Workers can be forced to work with dangerous chemicals without masks or special clothing

Workers can be treated unfairly and sacked if they complain about their working conditions 

Producers receive a very low price for their product 

No child or forced labour is used 

Farmers are guaranteed a fair price for their products 

Workers are able to plan for the future and invest in their communities by building schools etc.

Companies provide decent homes and safe working conditions 

Farmers don’t make a profit so have huge debts and are in danger of losing their farms and homes

Reach each statement carefully and decide whether it describes Fairtrade or Unfair Trade

Fairtrade

Unfair Trade

Categorize

Options (17)

A fair price paid to farmers 

Harming Endangered species.  

Harming Endangered species.  

No Animal Testing 

Locally produced crops 

Locally produced crops 

Food produced using pesticides and harsh chemicals 

Free Range Eggs 

Destroying animal habitats 

Pollution caused by factory waste 

Pollution caused by factory waste 

Reduced packaging when possible 

Use of Child Labour 

Clothing made in sweat shops (working long hours for little money) 

Fair Trade cotton used for clothes 

Destruction of rain forest 

Packaging can be recycled 

Organize these options into the right categories

Ethical

Unethical

Using Canva/Word (or paper), create a poster about the importance of Fairtrade

You must:
- describe what Fairtrade is
- give examples of Fairtrade products
- give examples of Fairtrade actions (e.g. paying farmers fairly)
- explain why businesses should buy and sell Fairtrade products
- include at least 3 pictures
- make it eye-catching (use a variety of fonts)

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Activity 3