Frederiksberg: 3 x Fairtrade

PRESS RELEASE

CBS' appointment as a Fairtrade University makes Frederiksberg the first Triple Fairtrade city in Denmark. This will be celebrated on CBS on 8 November

The Triple Fairtrade

Frederiksberg Gymnasium, CBS and the City of Frederiksberg have achieved the Fairtrade mark. Mayor of the City of Frederiksberg, Jørgen Glenthøj, will attend the ceremony to mark this achievement. Acting President of CBS, Alan Irwin, Actionaid Denmark, the Fairtrade Mark Denmark and 360⁰ Students for Sustainability will also be present during the ceremony.

CBS as a pioneer

- I am so proud that CBS also is a pioneer within the area of fairtrade and the fact that it has become the first Fairtrade University in Denmark, says Chairwoman of Actionaid Denmark, Trine Pertou Mach.

She hopes that CBS can set a great example that inspires the students in their own purchasing behaviour. - Each time you pick a product on the supermarket shelf, you are making a choice, so why not make the right choice, says Trine Pertou Mach.

The ceremony will be held on Tuesday 8 November at 11:00-12:00 at CBS.

The press is welcome

See the programme.

What is a Fairtrade University?

In order to become a Fairtrade University, the university must meet a number of criteria, which have been laid down by Actionaid Denmark and the Fairtrade Mark Denmark. This means that the university is obligated to incorporate Fairtrade policies in  the day-to-day work, hold two annual events with focus on Fairtrade and offer Fairtrade products in the cafeteria.

Read more about the Fairtrade University and the criteria