What is Fairphone?
Fairphone is more than just a smartphone brand—it’s a social enterprise on a mission to build a movement for fairer electronics. They’ve created the world’s first ethical, modular smartphone. By making a phone, Fairphone is opening up the supply chain and forging new relationships between people and their products. The goal? To make technology with a purpose—designed to last longer, perform better, and truly make a real impact. And this journey has been going strong for over a decade now.
Main Benefits of Choosing Fairphone
When someone buys a Fairphone, they’re not just getting a phone—they’re backing its makers with a living wage bonus. This means supporting fair pay, respectful treatment, and pride in craftsmanship. Plus, Fairphone is the first and only smartphone company to integrate Fairtrade gold into its supply chain. Here’s a quick look at the impact so far:
- 999 tons of CO2 avoided in 2023
- 29,195 old phones recycled so far
- 24.7 tons of e-waste taken back in 2023
- 105,877 people benefited
- $204,000 paid as living wage bonus in 2023
Fairphone’s Unique Approach to Sustainability
Fairphone isn’t just about making a product; it’s about changing the way products are made. The company focuses on fair materials, long-lasting design, good working conditions, and reuse and recycling. This approach expands the market for products that put ethical values first. It’s a fresh take on technology—one that puts people and the planet at the center.
Community and Rewards: The Keep Club
One of the coolest things Fairphone offers is the Keep Club. It’s the only rewards program that’s all about keeping what you love for longer—and getting rewarded for it! This encourages users to hold on to their phones, reduce waste, and be part of a community that values sustainability. It’s a win-win, really.
Looking Ahead: Fairphone’s Next Chapter
Fairphone’s latest Impact Report highlights their ongoing commitment to sustainable tech, showing real progress in emissions reduction and improved labor practices. And now, stepping into 2025, they’re making a big shift. It’s more than just a new logo or fresh colors—it’s a milestone built on over a decade of learning, growth, and hard work. This rebrand is their long-term promise to customers and the planet alike.
Project Impact and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth – supporting fair pay and respectful treatment
- SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production – promoting reuse, recycling, and long-lasting design
- SDG 13: Climate Action – reducing CO2 emissions significantly
- SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure – pioneering ethical supply chains and modular design
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals – building new relationships across the supply chain
Why Fairphone Matters in the Tech World
In an industry often criticized for planned obsolescence and questionable labor practices, Fairphone stands out as a beacon of change. By focusing on transparency, ethics, and sustainability, it challenges the status quo. It’s not just about selling phones—it’s about creating a positive impact across the entire value chain. Together with its community, Fairphone is changing the way products are made, proving that technology can be both innovative and responsible.
