Ethical trading
I can explain how the choices we make can affect other people, places and environments, and reflect on my own opinions about ethical trade.
Ethical trading
I can explain how the choices we make can affect other people, places and environments, and reflect on my own opinions about ethical trade.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- There are a number of ethical trading schemes, often identified by labelling on products.
- Ethical trade aims to ensure the products that we buy don’t harm the environment, animals or people.
- Ethical trade aims to make sure farmers are paid a fair price for their products.
- Governments, companies and consumers all have responsibility for ensuring ethical trade.
Keywords
Responsibility - Responsibility is ownership of our own actions and choices.
Companies - A company is a business organisation that makes money from selling goods or services.
Government - A government is the group of people who are in charge of running the country.
Common misconception
Ethical trade only aims to make sure farmers get paid enough.
Ethical trade aims to protect the environment and protect the rights of the farmers.
Licence
This content is © Oak National Academy Limited (2024), licensed on Open Government Licence version 3.0 except where otherwise stated. See Oak's terms & conditions (Collection 2).
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