Issues for global businesses

• What is Fairtrade primarily concerned with?

  Stable prices, decent working conditions, and the empowerment of workers
• How does Fair Trade support workers in developing countries?

  By advocating for better working conditions and improved terms of trade
• What does a Fair Trade mark indicate about a product?

  It meets internationally agreed social, economic, and environmental standards
• What are some of the standards included under Fair Trade?

  Protection of children, suitable working conditions, environmental care, and fair pricing
• What does environmental compliance require from organizations?


  To comply with government environmental laws, regulations, and standards
• Why can managing environmental compliance be challenging for organizations?

  It can be very demanding and time-consuming
• What must organizations do to ensure they meet environmental compliance requirements?


  Undertake environmental monitoring
• How does compliance with environmental laws benefit organizations in the eyes of consumers?


  It gives them a better image and is seen as producing sustainable products
• What is an example of environmental compliance?

  Safe disposal of industrial waste
• What are some examples of unethical work practices?

  Sweatshops, child labour, and forced labour
• What characterizes sweatshops?


  Low wages, long hours, and poor working conditions
• Why are sweatshops particularly common in developing countries?

  Labour laws are often not enforced in those regions
• What risks do workers in sweatshops face?

  Exposure to dangerous working conditions and toxic waste
• What is child labour defined as?

  Work that deprives children of their childhood and education
• In which regions is child labour typically found?

  In developing countries with high poverty and low educational opportunities
• What is forced labour?


  Work obtained under threat of penalty through force, fraud, or coercion
• How does forced labour differ from voluntary work?

  Forced labour is obtained under threat, while voluntary work is freely chosen
• What does the Fair Trade mark signify about a product?


  It indicates that the product meets international standards for social, economic, and environmental practices.
• What is the significance of international standards in Fair Trade?

  They ensure that products are produced under fair conditions and practices.
• How can organizations gain a competitive edge through environmental compliance?

  By enhancing their image as sustainable producers in the eyes of consumers.
• What are the implications of factory collapses and fires in sweatshops?

  They highlight the dangerous working conditions and lack of safety regulations in those environments.
• What are the consequences of exposure to toxic waste for workers?

  It can lead to serious health issues and unsafe working conditions.