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Cardiff Metropolitan University and the Cardiff Metropolitan University Students' Union have a long-standing commitment to Fairtrade, supporting and selling Fairtrade products since 2003 and achieving accreditation in 2007. Over the past few years, we have continued to build on this strong foundation through several key achievements. Fairtrade tea and coffee are offered as standard across campus, and our Print Studio shop sells merchandise made with Fairtrade cotton as standard, embedding ethical sourcing into everyday practice. Across the years, we have also delivered a range of events to raise awareness on Fairtrade. We are proud of this progress and aim to continue building on our existing work and efforts, with the goal of achieving Fairtrade accreditation again in the 2026 submission.

Our SMART Action Plan includes operational considerations such as procurement and catering, campaigning and influence, engagement and communications, and evaluation of activities.

Cardiff Met's Fairtrade Annual Report 2025-2026 encompasses all aspects of Fairtrade at Cardiff Met, from campaigning to strategy, and even including impact.

Student Fairtrade Opportunities

Contact the Sustainability team at sustainability@cardiffmet.ac.uk to register your interest.

 

Sustainability volunteers sit at an information booth
Become a student Fairtrade auditor
The Students' Union mascot, a light blue and white dragon, holding a tote bag in the middle of a busy Freshers' Fayre
Run a Fairtrade society event with our support
Two women holding Fairtrade-branded foods
Campaign or fundraise for Fairtrade with our support

Buying Fairtrade on Campus

Cardiff Met prioritises Fairtrade sourcing across catering outlets and hospitality services. Fairtrade tea and coffee are serves as standard in university hospitality, including conferences and events hosted on campus. Additionally, outlets maintain stock of Fairtrade products across key categories, including tea, coffee, juice, sugar, chocolate, fruit, and more.

Since 2024, all University-branded clothing sold on campus, at graduation, or via our online store, is Fairtrade accredited. Clothing is printed in-house at our Llandaff Studio.

Cardiff Met Fairtrade Policy

Fairtrade Highlights

2025/26 was a strong year for student involvement through Fairtrade campaigns and research projects, including storytelling events and awareness initiatives.

  • Fairtrade Afternoon Tea & Storytelling Event in collaboration with Fairtrade Wales
  • Go Green Week campaign
  • Fairtrade Information Fair in collaboration with Fairtrade Pontypridd
  • Fairtrade community stall, survey, and competition