Walker Resource Management Ltd

How did you make the decision to buy Fairtrade?

Fairtrade is a principle with which we try to run our business.

What were the main factors for switching to Fairtrade products?

Organisation's Social Responsibility Policy

What were the biggest challenges in introducing Fairtrade?

There were none.

Have you faced any challenges in procuring Fairtrade goods? If so, how have you tackled them?

No, they are easily accessible in large supermarkets and some other smaller outlets.

How and to what extent has Fairtrade been incorporated into your procurement/tendering policies? Do you have a CSR policy? If so, does Fairtrade fit into it?

We do not currently have a CSR, but try to install fairness and integrity throughout our working practices.

If you are a public sector organisation, what guidelines did you follow and are you finding them useful and why?

n/a

How has the transition to Fairtrade been communicated internally and/or externally?

Verbally and we will be entering a page on our website to make clear our position.

Would you consider there to have been any benefits since using Fairtrade products?

Perhaps employee moral, as we provide some free supplies.

What was the reaction to the switch from your employees and external stakeholders?

Pleased.

What advice do you have for a workplace wishing to switch to Fairtrade?

Just do it - it is simple.