Fairtrade

In May 2008, Staffordshire University gained Fairtrade accreditation in recognition of its commitment to promoting Fairtrade and increasing its presence on campus.

The University achieved the following 5 goals (in accordance with Fairtrade guidelines):

• The Students' Union and the University authorities both created a Fairtrade policy incorporating these five goals. 
• Fairtrade foods have been made available for sale in all campus shops. Fairtrade foods are used in all cafés/restaurants/bars on campus. Where this is not possible, there is a commitment to begin to use Fairtrade foods in these establishments as soon as it becomes possible to do so. 
• Fairtrade foods (for example, coffee and tea) are served at all meetings hosted by the University and the SU, and are served in all University and SU management offices. 
• There is a commitment to campaign for increased Fairtrade consumption on campus. 
• A Fairtrade Steering Group has been set up.