UN SDG 1 - No poverty
The Free Trade Inn supports No Poverty by actively fundraising for local food banks and serving as a donation point, helping to provide essential resources to those in need within the community.
A quaint & calming pub overlooking the River Tyne
Located in Newcastle upon Tyne, The Free Trade Inn is a beloved, no-frills pub known for its incredible views of the River Tyne and iconic bridges. With a rotating selection of craft beers, local ales, and ciders, it’s a haven for beer enthusiasts. The pub’s laid-back vibe, quirky decor, and welcoming beer garden make it a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike.
Good sustainability
The Free Trade Inn's sustainability journey
The Free Trade Inn is dedicated to sustainability and has made significant efforts to reduce, reuse, and recycle within its operations. The venue aims to eliminate single-use plastics, including one-way kegs, and actively collaborates with local breweries to source ingredients responsibly, achieving that over 70% of its beer comes from local suppliers. They have implemented a comprehensive waste management system that has reduced plastic and glass recycling needs by over 50% since 2019, and the general waste output has been optimized by decreasing waste bin usage. Staff are trained in sustainable practices, and the establishment is committed to paying at least the Real Living Wage while fostering an inclusive work environment that promotes gender and racial equality.
The Free Trade Inn maintains transparent HR practices supported by Sage Payroll and HR systems, ensuring compliance with UK labor laws. Water conservation measures are in place, with a commitment to lowering consumption and a focus on local sourcing for food, emphasizing vegan options and partnerships with local producers. Notably, they have taken strides to educate staff about sustainability initiatives through ongoing training, including sexual harassment and bystander intervention programs, and are building a culture of engagement by planning to implement staff satisfaction surveys. The venue actively participates in community efforts, providing support for local food banks and has relationships with local organizations to promote a sustainable and equitable future for the Ouseburn area.
UN Sustainable development goals profile
UN SDG 2 - Zero hunger
The Free Trade Inn actively supports its local community by serving as a donation point and fundraiser for the local foodbank, hosting regular events to help address food insecurity and promote access to nourishing food for those in need.
UN SDG 3 - Good health and well-being
The Free Trade Inn promotes good health and well-being by fostering a safe, inclusive environment through harassment training and policies, supporting local foodbanks, and prioritizing ethically sourced, high-quality products that contribute to community well-being.
UN SDG 4 - Quality education
The Free Trade Inn supports quality education by organizing staff training sessions, including management development and specialized programs such as sexual harassment and bystander intervention training, fostering continuous learning and awareness within the workplace.
UN SDG 5 - Gender equality
The Free Trade Inn actively promotes gender equality by fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, providing harassment and bystander intervention training, and working to remove barriers within the workplace to ensure equal opportunities for all.
UN SDG 6 - Clean water and sanitation
The Free Trade Inn actively monitors and reduces its water usage through regular meter readings, staff training, and upgrading equipment to more efficient models, demonstrating its commitment to sustainable water management and conservation.
UN SDG 7 - Affordable and clean energy
The Free Trade Inn actively reduces energy consumption through efficient appliance use, timed heating controls, and monitoring systems, supporting sustainable energy use while maintaining a comfortable environment.
UN SDG 8 - Decent work and economic growth
The Free Trade Inn promotes decent work by ensuring fair wages above the Real Living Wage, providing equitable and flexible rotas, supporting staff progression from within, and maintaining comprehensive training and anti-discrimination policies that foster a safe and inclusive workplace.
UN SDG 9 - Industry, innovation and infrastructure
The Free Trade Inn supports sustainable industry and innovation by prioritizing local and independent suppliers, collaborating with ethical and environmentally conscious breweries, and implementing energy and waste reduction measures to build resilient infrastructure within its business operations.
UN SDG 10 - Reduced inequalities
The Free Trade Inn fosters an inclusive and diverse environment by supporting gender and racial equality, maintaining a workforce reflective of its diverse clientele, and providing harassment and bystander intervention training to ensure a safe and equitable workplace.
UN SDG 11 - Sustainable cities and communities
The Free Trade Inn actively supports a sustainable and equitable future for the Ouseburn community through collaboration with local organizations, commitment to reducing waste, and by fostering an inclusive, diverse, and accessible environment for all patrons and staff.
UN SDG 12 - Responsible consumption and production
The Free Trade Inn actively minimizes waste through robust reduce, reuse, and recycle policies, eliminates single-use plastics, and prioritizes local and ethically sourced suppliers to promote sustainable production and responsible consumption.
UN SDG 13 - Climate action
The Free Trade Inn actively reduces its environmental impact by minimizing single-use plastics, optimizing energy and water use with smart controls and monitoring, and prioritizing local and sustainable suppliers to lower emissions associated with transport.
UN SDG 14 - Life below water
The Free Trade Inn actively reduces plastic waste by committing to operate as a single-use-plastic free business and returning as many glass bottles and kegs as possible for reuse, helping to protect marine ecosystems from pollution.
UN SDG 15 - Life on land
The Free Trade Inn supports Life on Land by partnering with local organizations like the Ouseburn Trust to promote sustainable stewardship of the Ouseburn area and by prioritizing local, ethical sourcing that values regenerative farming and minimizes environmental impact.
UN SDG 16 Peace, justice and strong institutions
The Free Trade Inn fosters an inclusive and safe environment through strict anti-harassment policies and bystander intervention training, promoting equality and zero tolerance for discrimination within its workforce and customer base. The pub actively supports community well-being by collaborating with local organizations and upholding fair labour practices that ensure respect and fairness for all staff.
UN SDG 17 - Partnership for the goals
The Free Trade Inn collaborates closely with local organizations like the Ouseburn Trust and supports community initiatives such as foodbank fundraising, fostering strong partnerships to promote a sustainable and equitable future.
