Our Commitment to Fair Trade Principles
At Sutar Kabbo, we are committed to ethical, transparent, and people-centered production. We proudly align our operations with the internationally acknowledged 10 Fair Trade Principles promoted by the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), and we follow these values in our everyday work with artisans, partners, and buyers.
We are also an Associate Member of the ECOTA Fair Trade Network of Bangladesh, a national fair trade forum that supports producer groups, crafts enterprises, and SMEs committed to fair and sustainable trade practices. Membership with ECOTA further strengthens our alignment with fair trade values at both national and global levels.
At Sutar Kabbo, we are committed to ethical, transparent, and people-centered production. We proudly align our operations with the internationally acknowledged 10 Fair Trade Principles promoted by the World Fair Trade Organization (WFTO), and we follow these values in our everyday work with artisans, partners, and buyers.
We are also an Associate Member of the ECOTA Fair Trade Network of Bangladesh, a national fair trade forum that supports producer groups, crafts enterprises, and SMEs committed to fair and sustainable trade practices. Membership with ECOTA further strengthens our alignment with fair trade values at both national and global levels.
1. Creating Opportunities for Marginalised Producers
We work to uplift artisans—especially women and underserved groups—by providing market access, continuous work opportunities, and skill development.
We work to uplift artisans—especially women and underserved groups—by providing market access, continuous work opportunities, and skill development.
2. Transparency and Accountability
Our business practices uphold clarity, honesty, and open communication with artisans, partners, and customers at every step.
Our business practices uphold clarity, honesty, and open communication with artisans, partners, and customers at every step.
3. Fair Trading Practices
We maintain long-term, respectful trading relationships that emphasise shared value, fair terms, and mutual trust.
We maintain long-term, respectful trading relationships that emphasise shared value, fair terms, and mutual trust.
4. Fair Payment
Artisans are compensated fairly for their skills and labour, with payment practices that reflect time, quality, and craftsmanship.
Artisans are compensated fairly for their skills and labour, with payment practices that reflect time, quality, and craftsmanship.
5. No Child Labour or Forced Labour
We strictly prohibit all forms of exploitative labour and ensure safe, lawful working conditions for every individual involved.
We strictly prohibit all forms of exploitative labour and ensure safe, lawful working conditions for every individual involved.
6. Commitment to Non-Discrimination & Gender Equity
We promote gender equity and inclusivity in hiring, empowerment programs, and leadership opportunities.
We promote gender equity and inclusivity in hiring, empowerment programs, and leadership opportunities.
7. Ensuring Good Working Conditions
Our working environment is safe, supportive, and compliant with applicable health and labour standards.
Our working environment is safe, supportive, and compliant with applicable health and labour standards.
8. Capacity Building
Through training and mentoring, we invest in improving artisan skills, product quality, and production knowledge.
Through training and mentoring, we invest in improving artisan skills, product quality, and production knowledge.
9. Promoting Fair Trade
We actively promote awareness of fair trade principles and encourage responsible consumer choices through education and collaboration.
We actively promote awareness of fair trade principles and encourage responsible consumer choices through education and collaboration.
10. Respect for the Environment
We prioritise environmentally thoughtful processes, including natural fibres and low-impact production methods.
We prioritise environmentally thoughtful processes, including natural fibres and low-impact production methods.