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1. 1. Case Study of Blockchain technology : From Fair Trade certification toblockchain integration

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

   Author : Thea Holmberg; Clara Olofsson; Alice Sigvant; [2022]
   Keywords : Blockchain Technology; Transparency; Fair Trade Social Enterprise; Handloom; Hand Craft; Supply Chain Management; Sustainability and Traceability;

   Abstract : This research examines the implementation process of blockchain technology and aims to identify prerequisites needed for this process. The study has been conducted through a case study at a Fair Trade handloom firm in Sri Lanka. READ MORE

3. 2. Mellanhandens roll i certifieringskedjan : en fallstudie på Svenskt Sigill

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Economics

   Author : August Breitholtz; Lukas Hempel; [2020]
   Keywords : certifiering; certifieringskedja; intermediär; mellanhand; standard; Svenskt Sigill;

   Abstract : In a globalised world where food is exported and imported around the earth there are high demands on the quality and safety of the food. One way to meet these demands are through certifications, which simply means the food follows a certain set of standards. READ MORE

4. 3. Human Development through Fair Gold Mining? A case study of the Fairmined certification

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Development Studies

   Author : Melanie Kempf; [2017]
   Keywords : Human Development; Fairmined; Gold Mining; Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining; Fair Trade; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to investigate to what extent the principles of the Human Development and Capability Approach (HDCA) are reflected in Fair Gold Mining (FGM). The Fairmined certification of the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) is taken as a case study. READ MORE

5. 4. The relationship between Fairtrade cities

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Erik Ramos Gonzalez; [2015]
   Keywords : Fairtrade; sustainability; environmental ethical consumption; political representation; quantitative analysis; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The idea of fair trade is still widely debated. Yet, cities have since 2001 been able to apply for a Fairtrade City certification. In Sweden the initiative has been active since 2006 and today has 65 of its 290 municipalities certified. Proponents claim a municipalities needs to be involved while detractors se the concept as market intervention. READ MORE

6. 5. Social responsibility and import of certified organic food : A case study of 13 Swedish firms

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknik

   Author : Anna George; [2015]
   Keywords : Organic food; Import; Convention Theory; Organic certification; Social responsibility; Ekologiska livsmedel; Import; Convention Theory; Ekologisk certifiering; socialt ansvar;

   Abstract : The thesis explores how social responsibility is addressed by firms importing certified organic food from developing countries to Sweden. The approaches to social responsibility of 13 Swedish firms were investigated, of which the majority were small or medium size (< 250 employees) and none belonged to the market-dominating group of grocery retailers. READ MORE