Agenda item

Joint report of the Town Clerk and the Chamberlain.

The Committee considered a joint report of the Town Clerk and the Chamberlain concerning the City Corporation’s position in respect of Fairtrade accreditation.

It was noted that the Hospitality Working Party, at its 26 March 2019 meeting, had agreed to recommend Option 1. The Policy and Resources Committee agree to endorse this position.

RESOLVED: That the 2006 Fairtrade Resolution be maintained, thereby:

1.      Maintaining the City Corporation’s support for the Fairtrade mark and the Fairtrade resolution of 2006, thus meeting the City Corporation’s responsible business commitments and moreover retaining the City of London’s ‘Fairtrade Zone’ status;

2.      Continuing to advocate the use of Fairtrade products in the Guildhall Club and for City Hospitality Events in conjunction with wider ethical and sustainable sourcing initiatives as outlined in the City Corporation’s Responsible Procurement Strategy 2016 – 2019 and corporate catering contracts specifically;

3.      Reviewing the 2006 Fairtrade Resolution in the event of a change of standard used within the Good Food for London report.