What is Better Cotton?
A membership that spans the cotton sector
Join a network of more than 2,700 members around the world
Civil Society
Any not-for-profit organisation that serves the public interest and common good, connected to the cotton supply chain.
Producer Organisations
Any organisation that works with or represents cotton producers, like cotton farmers and farm workers.
Suppliers and Manufacturers
Any commercial organisation in the supply chain, from the farm gate up to the shop door; from processing, to buying, selling, and financing.
Retailers and
Brands
Any consumer-facing commercial organisation, but especially ones in apparel, home, travel and leisure.
Associates
Any organisation that doesn’t belong to one of the other categories but is committed to Better Cotton.
Latest
Reports
Annual Report 2023-24
In just 15 years, Better Cotton has aligned more than a fifth of the world’s cotton with our standard and helped farmers and farming communities thrive. Last year, 2.13 million Better Cotton farmers produced 5.47 million tonnes of Better Cotton, or 22% of the world’s cotton production.
Read the 2023-24 Annual Report and discover how we’re taking the next strides on our mission to support the production of more equitable and sustainable cotton at farm level.
India Impact Report 2023
India has been a pioneering force within the Better Cotton Programme since its first Better Cotton harvest in 2011, and now has the largest number of farmers participating in the Better Cotton Programme.
Our India Impact Report examines data from the 2014-15 to 2021-22 cotton seasons, as well as programmatic information up to 2023, and identify trends in the results of Better Cotton in India.