Fairtrade University and College Award Auditor

Earners of this badge have volunteered to train and act as an auditor for the Fairtrade University and College Award, a programme recognising institutions that have embedded ethical and sustainable practices through their curriculum, procurement, research and campaigns, jointly delivered by SOS-UK and the Fairtrade Foundation. Earners took part in the ‘Introduction to auditing and evaluating the Fairtrade University and College Award’ training course and conducted at least one audit.

Issuer	Students Organising for Sustainability UK (SOS UK)
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