UNIDO’s Fair Share Programme
Making Global Supply Chains Work for People, Planet, and Prosperity
Supply chains are the backbone of the global economy, driving trade, economic growth and job creation. However, they also contribute to significant social and environmental issues, including deforestation, greenhouse gas emissions and poor working conditions. As sustainability becomes a global priority, businesses are under increasing pressure from consumers, investors, and governments to adopt responsible practices across their supply chains.
UNIDO’s FairShare Programme is designed to transform global supply chains into drivers of equitable growth and sustainability. By fostering global dialogue, advancing policies and standards, developing practical tools, and implementing country-level interventions, FairShare supports businesses, policymakers, and development partners to build more inclusive, resilient, and environmentally responsible supply chains.
FairShare in Action
FairShare drives systemic change through four key pillars:
- Global Dialogue – A yearly flagship event that fosters multi-stakeholder engagement, driving collective action at global, regional, and national levels.
- Advancing Policies & Standards – Translating evidence from country-level interventions into actionable policy recommendations for governments and businesses.
- Practical Tools – Solutions that reduce due diligence costs, enhance productivity, and improve market access for producers.
- Country-Level Interventions – Tailored, scalable strategies that support local value addition and help countries align with evolving sustainability regulations.
Key Areas of Impact
Fair Value Distribution
Ensuring that the economic benefits of global trade are shared more equitably across global supply chains. By enhancing quality infrastructure, fostering responsible investment, and supporting sustainable business practices, FairShare helps producers receive fair compensation, strengthens local economies, and promotes inclusive prosperity.
Better Skills, Better Jobs
Empowering workers in producer countries with the skills needed for meaningful and sustainable employment. Through demand-driven skills policies and inclusive training programmes, FairShare strengthens local labor markets, drives economic transformation, and promotes social inclusion in sustainable industries.
Green Supply Chains
Promoting environmentally sustainable practices by integrating circular economy principles, resource efficiency, and clean technologies into supply chains. FairShare works with businesses and policymakers to reduce environmental impact, improve compliance with sustainability regulations, and foster cooperation among stakeholders to achieve long-term climate resilience.
Transparency & Resilience
Building trust and cooperation across supply chains. FairShare advocates for a global governance framework to harmonize sustainability standards, ensuring greater transparency, accountability, and resilience in international trade.
Contact us
For more information on how to join, contact pst@unido.org.