FLOCERT

# Flocert GmbH Flocert GmbH is a leading social auditing and certification body that provides Fairtrade certification and other sustainability solutions to customers in more than 120 countries¹. Founded in 2003, Flocert GmbH is the global certification body for Fairtrade, the world's best-known and trusted ethical label that champions responsible business practices, fairer prices and better working conditions for farmers and workers, no child, forced or exploited labour, sustainable food production and environmental protection, gender equity, and freedom of association for workers². ## Services Flocert GmbH offers a range of services to help organisations of all sizes and sectors to improve their ethical practices, make informed decisions, and achieve their strategic sustainability goals. These services include: - **Fairtrade certification**: Flocert GmbH evaluates Fairtrade certification applications, verifies compliance with the Fairtrade Standards during audits, and decides whether Fairtrade certification can be granted or not³. Fairtrade certification enables organisations to access international markets, benefit from the Fairtrade Minimum Price and Premium, and join a global network of Fairtrade producers, traders, and consumers⁴. - **Living Wage SmartCheck**: Flocert GmbH offers a tool to assess and benchmark the wages paid by organisations against the living wage benchmarks for different regions and sectors. Living Wage SmartCheck helps organisations to identify wage gaps, improve their wage policies, and demonstrate their commitment to paying living wages⁵. - **Social audits**: Flocert GmbH conducts social audits to verify the compliance of organisations with various social standards and codes of conduct, such as the Fairtrade Textile Standard, the Fair Wear Foundation Code of Labour Practices, and the Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code. Social audits help organisations to improve their social performance, reduce risks, and enhance their reputation. ## Vision and mission Flocert GmbH's vision is to foster fair global trade and contribute to a more sustainable and equitable world. Flocert GmbH's mission is to assure fairness and transparency in global trade by providing independent and credible assurance services. ## Contact Flocert GmbH's headquarters are located at Bonner Talweg 177, 53129 Bonn, Germany. The phone number is +49 228 24930. Flocert GmbH also has regional offices in India, South Africa, Costa Rica, and Ecuador.