This is an optional Innovation & Leadership credit. These credits recognize exemplary practices and performance above and beyond what is recognized in standard credits and may not be relevant to every institution. Scoring in the Innovation and Leadership section is capped at 4 bonus points total.
Credit Language
IN 12: Fair Trade Campus – version 2.2
Frequently Asked Questions
My institution purchases a number of food products that are Fair Trade certified. Does this qualify?
No, in order to qualify for the the Fair Trade Campus exemplary Practice credit, your institution be designated a Fair Trade College or University by Fairtrade International/FLO and its members (e.g., Fairtrade Canada) or Fair Trade Campaigns USA. Purchase of food products that are fair-trade certified earns points under OP 7: Food & Beverage Purchasing.
Example Responses
- Concordia University – Includes uploaded Fair Trade Canada certificate. A comprehensive university Fair Trade website is also linked.
- Gustavus Adolphus College – Includes a link to the institutional profile on the Fair Trade USA website, as well as a news story highlighting the institution as the first Fair Trade certified campus in its region.
- Texas A&M University – Includes the uploaded Fair Trade certificate and a link to the institutional profile on the Fair Trade USA website.
- University of Guelph – Includes the uploaded Fair Trade Canada certificate. A Fair Trade Campus website includes comprehensive information on the commitment and certified products on campus.
- University of Victoria – Includes the uploaded Fair Trade Canada certificate. Notes field includes additional information on history behind earning the certification.
Common Issues Identified During Review
- Documentation on formal Fair Trade designation should be provided.