Ethical consumerism

Know where your stuff comes from.

Take a journey into the world of supply chains and learn more about the impact of the products you buy.

Global supply chains are complex and concealed, so unsurprisingly unethical behaviour within them is common.

Modern day slavery within supply chains is at an appalling level unprecedented in history.

This is the worst form of unethical behaviour within supply chains.  The United Nations puts global totals at 21m, with 5m in the sex trade and 9m migrating for work, within their own countries or across borders.

 

Image: Jemal Ali, teacher at Illili Darartu school, built by Illili Darartu coffee co-operative with fair trade social premiums from their coffee sales, Ethiopia.


What's the problem?

Global supply chains are complex and concealed, so unsurprisingly unethical behaviour within them is common Learn more

Four things you can do

Four things you can do to become an ethical consumer Learn more

Research

Here are some websites and research to help you become an ethical consumer Learn more

Business owners

Are you a business owner or know someone who would be interested in improving their understanding of their supply chain? Learn more