Fair trade is a term used frequently in sustainable living circles but like many “green” words, there tends to be confusion as to its meaning.  Fair trade is a sustainability concept and is an alternative way of doing business – one that builds equitable, long-term partnerships between consumers in North America and producers in developing regions. ...

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The past year has seen a significant shift in eco awareness and the debate on climate change.  In the world of business and finance, climate change has developed from a sidebar topic to a mainstream conversation.  Accompanying climate change discussions are questions as to how to increase eco awareness in business.  Fortunately, people are waking...

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is quickly becoming a business sustainability requirement.  Leading businesses are being more strategic about community affairs by aligning their core processes with business sustainably activities.  This is most evident in European companies now including CSR as a primary procurement consideration. The Sustainable Procurement Benchmark Report, released by education body HEC Paris and...

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