EXTERNALLY VERIFIED: ETHICAL COFFEE
Fairtrade & Rainforest Alliance
We choose to source only Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance or fully traceable micro-lot coffees to protect the livelihoods of coffee producers and the ecosystems where coffee is grown.
As members of the Slave-Free Alliance, we endeavour to ensure our entire supply chain, and not just our coffee, is free of exploitation and commend Hope for Justice in their mission to fight against human trafficking and modern slavery.
Facts about Modern Slavery
By choosing the right supply chains we can all help fight exploitation, rescue victims and restore lives. Modern slavery in our society and around the world might look different than you imagine.
Numbers in slavery
40.3 million people worldwide are in modern slavery
24.9 million are in forced labour
15.4 million people are in forced marriages.
Children in slavery
Globally it is estimated that one in four victims of modern slavery are children.
In the UK just under half of referrals to the National Referral Mechanism (47%) were individuals who claimed they were exploited as children.
Forced Labour
Of the 24.9 million victims of forced labour, 16 million people are exploited in the private sector including in domestic work, construction and agriculture.
4.8 million people are victims of forced sexual exploitation, and 4 million are in forced labour imposed by state authorities.
Women & Girls in slavery
Women and girls account for 99% of victims in the commercial sex industry and 58% in other sectors.
To find out more about modern slavery impacting the lives of women and girls here: https://www.antislavery.org/day-of-the-girl-5-ways-girls-enslaved/
An ethical partner every step of the way
Whether you’re a coffee shop owner or a facilities manager, join Indigo Valley and take a big step towards sustainable coffee that will benefit people and the planet.
For more information on how Indigo Valley Coffee can help your serve premium ethical coffee, call us on 0333 222 4020 or email us: [email protected]
