IMPACT & ETHICS

The UN World Commission on Environment and Development says, "sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without
compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."

Sustainable initiatives reduce environmental degradation and have a positive
social impact on communities.

ECOSHIFT re-thinks sustainability with inclusive, transparent initiatives.

SOCIAL IMPACT

sharing wealth and know-how

Woman at artisanal market stand – symbol of empowerment and ethical trade / Femme sur un stand artisanal – symbole d’autonomie et de commerce éthique

EQUITABLE TRADE

Protect workers & producers
Living income as a human right
Consumer awareness
Respect environment & biodiversity

Children celebrating harvest with fresh vegetables – symbol of food education and joyful farming / Enfants célébrant la récolte – éducation alimentaire joyeuse et agriculture locale

TRAINING

Increasing farm diversity
Good agricultural practices
Higher yields
Loyalty program

TECH

Promote decentralization, transparency, and data integrity
Set a governance policy and share assets
Open data

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

low-tech & virtuous cycle

BIODIVERSITY

Reduce amount of invasive species
Use local & natural compost
Avoid any kind of pollution
Seed banks

Ecological gardening tools on natural ground – symbol of low-impact agriculture / Outils de jardinage écologique sur sol naturel – agriculture à faible impact

LOW-TECH

Target real ecological transition based on technologies that are easy to use
Focus on low environmental impact

SELF-SUFFICIENCY

Each initiative will tackle a global challenge to foster an environmentally friendly transition to reach self-sufficiency in a designated area

ETHICAL CHARTER

Our ethical charter is a statement of our policy:

our aim is to keep it clear, simple, straightforward and crafted with intent.

Aerial view of rice terraces – sustainable land use and fair production / Vue aérienne de rizières en terrasses – production équitable et gestion durable des sols

We believe in and support an environmentally responsible, equitable transition to sustainable production—specifically, fairness: to the environment, our members and our partners.

Land cultivated with respect / Cultiver la terre dans le respect

ECOSHIFT believes in transparency. Our tools allow everyone to see and verify our actions.

Diverse hands united on a wooden table – symbol of equity, inclusion, and solidarity / Mains diverses unies sur une table – équité, inclusion et solidarité

Our international makeup supports and promotes equal opportunity, diversity, and equality. We pride ourselves on tolerance. Moreover, we oppose discrimination of all forms: origin, race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, social situation, religion or belief, and disability. We are against child labour and unfair treatment of workers. We believe big change comes with baby steps that positively impact people and the communities they live in.

Biodegradable seedling pots on green grass – sustainable agriculture and low-waste farming / Godets biodégradables sur herbe verte – agriculture durable et zéro déchet

As a sustainable organization, ECOSHIFT aims to reduce the environmental footprint of its actions continually. We encourage our members to practice pesticide-free agriculture, recycle, use biodegradable supplies, and local products wherever possible and support responsibly sourced goods.

Justice statue symbolizing equity and human rights / Statue de la justice symbolisant l’équité et les droits humains

We are socially conscious, promoting human rights, humanitarian principles, environmental protection, sustainable development, and the rule of law.

UN Sustainable Development Goals visual / Visuel des Objectifs de Développement Durable des Nations Unies

ECOSHIFT supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the IBSO Worldwide Charter for Fair International Commerce.