What is Better Cotton?
A membership that spans the cotton sector
Join a network of more than 2,500 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

From the group of visionary organisations that realised cotton needed a sustainable future to one of the world’s leading sustainability initiatives, the Better Cotton story continues. Last year 2.2 million Better Cotton farmers produced 4.7 million tonnes of Better Cotton, or 20% of the world’s cotton production.
Read the 2021 Annual Report and discover how we’re taking the next strides on our mission to a truly sustainable future.
Impact Report

Impact is what we all want to see in sustainability. For us at Better Cotton, it’s why we exist.
Read this report to see the latest field-level data and evaluate how licensed Better Cotton Farmers in five countries performed on environmental, social, and economic criteria. Hear from Retailer and Brand Members about their sustainability sourcing, along with other updates on important initiatives.