This new award, now in its second edition, was launched by the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Trade. The Award covers sustainable, fair and ethical trade between EU cities and non-EU markets, showcasing how EU cities set an example for a values-based trade agenda through their own policies and activities.
This can include, but is not limited to, examples such as innovative initiatives raising awareness among citizens, running educational programmes or campaigns, implementing sustainable procurement practices, supporting new business models, providing technical support, creating supportive frameworks, collaborating directly with producers in third countries, and generally integrating sustainability into the city’s decision-making.