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10 Language-to-English DictionariesEthical trade
/ˈeθ.ɪ.kəl treɪd/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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A commercial practice wherein retailers, brands, and suppliers seek to ensure that the goods they sell are produced under safe working conditions, where workers are treated with respect and dignity, and where living wages and fair labor standards are upheld throughout the global supply chain.
"The company renewed its commitment to ethical trade by conducting rigorous independent audits of its overseas garment factories." - 2
A broader economic philosophy advocating for international commerce that prioritizes environmental sustainability, human rights, and the reduction of poverty in developing nations over unmitigated profit maximization.
"Consumers are increasingly using their purchasing power to support brands that champion ethical trade and fair compensation for farmers."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of 'ethical' (from Ancient Greek 'ēthikos', relating to character or moral custom) and 'trade' (from Middle English and Germanic roots denoting a track, course, or commercial exchange). The compound emerged in the late 20th century alongside globalization movements, corporate social responsibility initiatives, and consumer demand for supply chain transparency.
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commerce équitable
Transliteration: komɛʁs ekitable
"Le commerce équitable garantit de meilleurs revenus aux petits producteurs."
ethischer Handel
Transliteration: /ˈɛtɪʃɐ ˈhandl̩/
"Ethischer Handel fördert faire Arbeitsbedingungen in Entwicklungsländern."
commercio equo
Transliteration: /komˈmɛrtʃo ˈɛkwo/
"Molti consumatori preferiscono prodotti provenienti dal commercio equo."
comercio ético
Transliteration: /koˈmeɾsjo ˈetiko/
"El comercio ético protege los derechos de los trabajadores en todo el mundo."
comércio ético
Transliteration: /kuˈmɛɾsu ˈɛtiku/
"As empresas devem adotar práticas de comércio ético nas suas cadeias de suprimento."
नैतिक व्यापार
Transliteration: naitik vyapar
"नैतिक व्यापार श्रमिकों के अधिकारों की रक्षा करता है।"
道德贸易
Transliteration: dào dé mào yì
"这家公司一直致力于推广道德贸易和公平劳工标准。"
윤리적 무역
Transliteration: yunlijeok muyeok
"윤리적 무역은 공급망 전반에서 인권을 존중하는 것을 목표로 합니다."
エシカル貿易
Transliteration: eshikaru bōeki
"エシカル貿易は持続可能な社会の実現に貢献します。"
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