Established under Bombay Public Trust Act in the year 1995, IRFT has been working at the intersection of business and development, making business more sustainable and its benefits reachable to poorest of the poor. We undertake this through promotion of Fair Trade, and supporting Community Business Enterprises. At the same time we encourage and monitor socially and environmentally responsible practices among mainstream business entities. Our Mission : To have an impact on poverty and unemployment by promoting and supporting fairer trade and ethical business. Our objectives To achieve this mission we have the following objectives Promote Fair Trade as a tool to positively impact livelihoods. Support the development of Community Based Enterprises as sustainable businesses. Encourage and monitor socially responsible behaviour amongst mainstream businesses.