The planet's present social and environmental context suggests the adoption of more specific certification tools for auditing social and environmental issues on certified companies, farms and producer groups.
Control Union Certifications Social and Fair Trade Standard (CU Fair Choice) is based in the development of human, social, environmental and economic principles. In order to be certified, enterprises must meet a minimum percentage of compliance of the criteria listed in this standard.
Being certified to Social and Fair Trade is a guarantee that the enterprises are committed to sustainable development and improvement of social conditions, meeting the demands of conscious consumers, whose numbers are increasing in every country and thereby creating new market possibilities.
CU Fair Choice has developed its criteria under the following principles:
Social Principles : Compliance with ILO conventions and national legislation; support to trade unions; equal benefits; improvement and development of education and surrounding communities; no discrimination and no compulsory work; labour safety and health. Environmental Principles : Natural resources, water, waste, biodiversity management. Economic Principles : Fair trade relationships; transparency; reward to promote social and environmental projects.
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