Fair Flowers Fair Plants
Fair Flowers Fair Plants
European initiative to encourage production of flowers and plants in a sustainable manner respecting people and the environment.
Key Strengths
- Based on the internationally recognized International Code of Conduct (IFC)
- Multi-stakeholder governance including growers, trade unions, and NGOs
- Leveraged existing certification schemes (MPS, KFC) to reduce audit burden
- Covered full supply chain from grower to retailer
- Addressed both social (labour rights, living wages) and environmental (pesticides, water, energy) standards
Ideal For
This label was best suited for flower and plant growers, wholesalers, and retailers operating in Europe who wanted to demonstrate compliance with social and environmental standards across the supply chain. It was particularly relevant for businesses sourcing from global production regions seeking to differentiate on sustainability credentials.
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English
2005
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