Glossary

If you feel that the world of Fair Trade has its very own language – don’t fret! We’ll keep you in the know!

With this glossary we’ll guide you through the common technical terms used by FLOCERT, Fairtrade International and the World Fair Trade Organisation (WFTO).

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Climate Standard Trader

The first buyer taking legal title of the issued Fairtrade Carbon Credits after the producer organisation must be certified against the trader requirements of the Fairtrade Climate Standard. They must sign a certification contract with FLOCERT and be audited against the Fairtrade Climate Standard trade requirements.