Exploring the impact and value of Fairtrade cotton 

Do you have questions about Fairtrade cotton?

How and where to start with Fairtrade purchasing? Explore how Fairtrade benefits producers and how it can help you with HREDD.

You’ll learn more about sustainable cotton sourcing in three sessions with speakers from commercial partners, Fairtrade specialists and producers.

Attend each session or choose the ones most relevant to your business.

Session 1: Fairtrade fundamentals: An overview of Fairtrade cotton.

Discover the benefits of the Fairtrade system for your business and how it works. Learn step-by-step how to source cotton in a more sustainable way.

Time: December 5, Tuesday, 10:00 – 10:40 (GMT+2:00) Bruxelles

Speaker: Cécile Henrard, head of business development at Fairtrade Belgium

Session 2: The benefits of fair trade for manufacturers and businesses

Participating in Fairtrade has measurable effects. Learn directly from producers and long-term licensees what differences Fairtrade makes.

Time: December 5, Tuesday, 10:45 – 11:55 (GMT+2:00) Bruxelles

Speakers to be announced soon.

Join us for the second session.

Session 3: Using Fairtrade as a trusted ally to support your HREDD plan

What role does Fairtrade play in advocacy, HREDD and imminent legislation? Find out how Fairtrade helps create cotton supply chains that are sustainable.

Time: December 5, Tuesday, 12h to 12h50 (GMT+2:00) Brussels

Speakers: Tytti Nahi, Director of Business & Human Rights at Fairt