- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Fair Trade USA™ Joins Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly Initiative https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/373461?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/373461?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/373461?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Fair Trade USA™ Joins Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly Initiative&body=ESG News from Fair Trade USA https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/373461?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Responsible Production & Consumption](/CSR-News/responsible-production-consumption-0) # Fair Trade USA™ Joins Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly Initiative ##### Fair Trade Certified™ products highlighted – program helps consumers identify fair trade items from around the globe Apr 12, 2022 2:00 PM ET !["Shop for Fair Trade Certified Products: Improve lives with every purchase."](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Web_Banner_for_PR_2.png) OAKLAND, Calif., April 12, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Fair Trade USA is proud to join [Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly](https://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=21221607011) initiative making Fair Trade Certified products more easily discoverable on Amazon’s e-commerce sites. Climate Pledge Friendly highlights products that are certified by one of the sustainability certifications featured on Amazon’s [certification page](https://www.amazon.com/b?node=21221608011) or by their own Compact by Design certification. Fair Trade Certified products, with universal product codes (UPC), will receive the Climate Pledge Friendly badge that identifies products that meet sustainability standards. “Our involvement with this initiative has been percolating for some time,” said Paul Rice, Founder & CEO of Fair Trade USA. “We are thrilled consumers have access to a wider assortment of more sustainable products through our partnership with Climate Pledge Friendly.” By purchasing Fair Trade Certified goods, consumers are choosing to support responsible companies, empowering farmers, workers, and fishers, and protecting the environment. In other words, it’s a world-changing way of doing business. As the co-founder of and signatory to [The Climate Pledge,](https://www.theclimatepledge.com/) Amazon has committed to be net zero carbon across their businesses by 2040. Climate Pledge Friendly, inspired by this commitment, uses sustainability certifications to highlight products that support their commitment to help preserve the natural world. “We applaud Amazon for creating ways for customers to shop for more sustainable products and addressing climate change head on through initiatives such as their climate pledge,” said Rice. For more information about this initiative, visit [Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly](https://www.amazon.com/b?ie=UTF8&node=21221607011). To learn about the benefits of a Fair Trade USA partnership, visit the [website](https://www.fairtradecertified.org/why-fair-trade) for more information**.** Fair Trade USA Contact Information: Vernaé Graham Senior Manager, Public Relations 510.663.5260 ext. 386 **About Fair Trade USA** Fair Trade USA is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the leading certifier of fair trade products in North America. Its trusted Fair Trade Certified™ seal on a product signifies that it was made according to rigorous fair trade standards that promote sustainable livelihoods and safe working conditions, protection of the environment, and strong, transparent supply chains. Rather than creating dependency on aid, Fair Trade USA’s model empowers farmers, workers, and fishers to alleviate poverty and earn additional money to improve their communities. Winner of Fast Company’s Social Enterprise of the Year Award and recognized as a leading social venture by the Clinton Global Initiative, the Skoll Foundation, and Ashoka, Fair Trade USA helps brands and retailers tell their stories of impact and educate consumers about the power of their purchase. [![Fair Trade Certified logo](/sites/default/files/2023-02/ftc_seal_-_2_.jpg)](/profiles/fair-trade-usa) ### More from Fair Trade USA ###### [New Fair Trade USA™ Consumer Report – Conscious Consumerism Goes Mainstream](/news/new-fair-trade-usatm-consumer-report-conscious-consumerism-goes-mainstream) Feb 16, 2023 10:08 AM ET ###### [Fair Trade USA™ Welcomes Two New Board of Directors ](/news/fair-trade-usatm-welcomes-two-new-board-directors) Oct 21, 2022 4:00 PM ET ###### [Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment in the Fair Trade Model](/news/gender-equality-and-womens-empowerment-fair-trade-model) Oct 18, 2022 7:00 PM ET ###### [Accelerating ESG Impact With Fair Trade Certified](/news/accelerating-esg-impact-fair-trade-certified) Oct 11, 2022 10:25 AM ET ###### [Fair Trade USA™ Surpasses $1 Billion in Impact to Communities Worldwide](/news/fair-trade-usatm-surpasses-1-billion-impact-communities-worldwide) Oct 4, 2022 1:20 PM ET ###### [Fair Trade Certified™ Coffee Partners Update Commitments Ahead of Sustainable Coffee Challenge and International Coffee Day](/news/fair-trade-certifiedtm-coffee-partners-update-commitments-ahead-sustainable-coffee-challenge) Sep 26, 2022 8:00 PM ET ###### [Fair Trade USA™ Recognized With Sustainability Award ](/news/fair-trade-usatm-recognized-sustainability-award) Sep 12, 2022 10:25 AM ET ###### [Fair Trade USA™ Announces Organizational Changes ](/news/fair-trade-usatm-announces-organizational-changes) Jun 30, 2022 5:15 PM ET