Equal Exchange
Equal Exchange, officially known as Equal Exchange, Inc., is a pioneering fair trade organisation headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1986, the company has established itself as a leader in the fair trade movement, focusing on coffee, tea, chocolate, and other organic products sourced from small-scale farmers across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. With a commitment to social justice and sustainable practices, Equal Exchange offers unique products that prioritise quality and ethical sourcing. Their cooperative model empowers farmers, ensuring they receive fair compensation and fostering long-term relationships. Notable achievements include being one of the first companies to bring fair trade coffee to the U.S. market, solidifying their position as a trusted brand in the organic and fair trade sectors. Through their dedication to transparency and community support, Equal Exchange continues to set a benchmark in the industry.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Equal Exchange's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
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Industry Benchmark
Equal Exchange's score of 13 is lower than 64% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Equal Exchange's reported carbon emissions
Equal Exchange, headquartered in the US, currently does not report any specific carbon emissions data, as there are no available figures for kg CO2e emissions. Additionally, the organisation has not established any formal reduction targets or commitments under frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or similar climate pledges. Without specific emissions data or reduction initiatives, it is unclear how Equal Exchange is addressing its carbon footprint or contributing to climate action within the industry. The absence of reported emissions and targets suggests a need for further transparency and commitment to climate strategies.
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Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Equal Exchange is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
