Transfair e. V. is an independent initiative that awards the Fairtrade mark to fairly traded products in Germany – and in doing so raises awareness of the benefits of fairly traded products among a broad class of consumers. The association is based in Cologne and employs over 70 employees. It works to improve the living and working conditions for smallholders and workers on plantations in the Global South via fair trading conditions. Since 2015, the association has engaged in carbon accounting and offset the main drivers behind its emissions, which include travel, heating its office buildings, and its employees’ commutes to and from work. Now, 100% of its electricity comes from renewable sources of energy. The 1,700-plus Fairtrade-certified agricultural producer organisations in the Global South can also take advantage of Fairtrade advisory services on adapting to climate change.
Collaboration With the Alliance
Transfair e. V. addresses climate change and its dramatic consequences, especially in emerging and developing economies. The organisation also provides information on the Development and Climate Alliance. At the same time, it reaches a significant audience in Germany through its communication channels and Germany-wide campaigns – which focus on Fairtrade towns (over 600 towns and communities), Fairtrade schools (over 700 schools) and Fairtrade universities (30 universities).