Fairtrade Campus

Humber Polytechnic is a Fairtrade Campus

Decent Work and Economic Growth
Reduced Inequalities
Responsible Consumption and Production
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Humber Polytechnic is proud to be a Fairtrade Campus, supporting ethical and sustainable practices. The designation reflects our commitment to social responsibility, sustainability, and ethical sourcing. 

What is Fairtrade?

Fairtrade is a global movement aimed at ensuring better pay, decent working conditions, local sustainability, and fair terms of trade for farmers and workers. Fairtrade products are certified to meet rigorous social, environmental, and economic standards. 

According to Fairtrade Canada, millions of farmers worldwide are on the frontline of climate change experiencing decreasing crop yields, soil erosion, pests, and diseases. Fairtrade addresses those issues by supporting farmers to cope with climate change and building climate resilience throughout the supply chain. 

To maintain the Fair Trade Campus designation, Humber meets criteria set by Fairtrade Canada, which include product availability on campus, education and awareness about fair trade, and a steering committee that meets regularly to ensure continued commitment to the designation. 

Our Fairtrade Journey

Humber became the first college in Ontario to receive Fair Trade Campus designation in 2017 thanks to momentum built by students. 

International Development students at the Lakeshore Campus began grassroots advocacy in 2012 to encourage Humber’s administration to pursue the designation. The students created a Humber Public Interest Research Group (HummPIRG) group to focus their advocacy and launched a Fair Trade Campus Week in 2012. 

In July 2017, Humber’s Office of Sustainability formed a Fairtrade Steering Committee to start applying for the designation for the Lakeshore Campus, awarded in December. The North Campus received Fair Trade Campus designation in 2019. 

Fairtrade Products at Humber

Birch Bark Coffee at Humber

You can find a variety of Fairtrade products on campus, including: 

  • Birch Bark Coffee 
  • Numi Tea 
  • Awake and Camino Chocolates 

Take Action

Join us in promoting Fairtrade! Here are a few ways you can be part of the movement: 

  • Participate in events: attend Fairtrade events and activities on campus 

Get Involved

There are many ways to make individual and community impact. We're here to support you! Contact us, follow us, come and meet us:
Follow: Instagram@SustainHumber
Email: sustainability@humber.ca
The Office of Sustainability, E103 (North Campus)

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