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From Diamond Mines to Organic Fertilisers

The story of Yogeshbhai Bharatbhai Kidecha, a BCI Farmer from Gujarat

Enhancing Biodiversity in Cotton Farming: A Scalable Methodology

How can we adopt biodiversity practices into agricultural systems on a global scale?

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Farmer Stories

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Investing in Farming Communities

How we support cotton farmers

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Featured

Annual Report

Learn more about our progress and impact

How it Works

Our Standard

Our Offerings

Our Mission & Approach

Featured

2030 Strategy: Midterm Refresh

Reviewing our strategy at the halfway point to 2030

Thought Pieces

Read more about our vision for the cotton sector

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Where BCI Cotton is Grown

Learn about our global programmes

Get Involved

Find out how to get involved in our field-level programme

Partners & Farmer Initiatives

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A Woman Worker Navigating Climate Challenges in Pakistan

Meet Amina, a farm worker facing the challenges of climate change.

From Diamond Mines to Organic Fertilisers

The story of Yogeshbhai Bharatbhai Kidecha, a Better Cotton Farmer from Gujarat

Results & Evidence of Impact

Featured

10-Year US Impact Report

Key insights from 10 years of cross-sector collaboration in the US

India Impact Report

Explore the progress of farmers in the Better Cotton Initiative’s India programme

Priority Areas

Featured

Enhancing Biodiversity in Cotton Farming: A Scalable Methodology

How can we adopt biodiversity practices into agricultural systems on a global scale?

Our Decent Work Roadmap

Our roadmap for our decent work activities charts a transformative path towards dignified livelihoods for millions of people.

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Sourcing BCI Cotton

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05 June 2025

Better Cotton Initiative Announces Nick Weatherill As New CEO

19 June 2025

Better Cotton To Become a Regenerative Standard

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Introduction to Certification & Sourcing Physical BCI Cotton

Introduction to Certification & Sourcing Physical BCI Cotton

Alex Munoz on September 9, 2025

Join us for a focused and engaging webinar that will walk you through the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)’s sourcing options, steps to be certified, practical guidance on the Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard v1.0. and more.

Key Topics to be covered:

  • Sourcing BCI Cotton via Mass Balance and Traceability
  • Certification requirements under CoC Standard v1.0
  • Timeline and next steps to continue or start sourcing Physical Better Cotton
  • Most common non-conformities and how to avoid them
  • Multi-site certification options
  • Q&A Session

 

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Supplier Training Programme: BCP Training for Physical and Mass Balance

Alex Munoz on August 11, 2025

This event is for suppliers and manufacturers based in Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America ONLY

The Supplier Training Program (STP) is tailored to support suppliers and manufacturers participating in Better Cotton by providing a comprehensive understanding of our mission and objectives. It offers detailed guidance on Better Cotton’s Chain of Custody Guidelines, which are grounded in the Mass Balance system, and facilitates familiarity with the Better Cotton Platform. Additionally, the program emphasizes a more technical understanding of the organization’s business framework.

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Supplier Training Programme: Introduction to Certification

Alex Munoz on August 11, 2025

This event is for suppliers and manufacturers based in Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America ONLY

The Supplier Training Program (STP) is tailored to support suppliers and manufacturers participating in Better Cotton by providing a comprehensive understanding of our mission and objectives. It offers detailed guidance on Better Cotton’s Chain of Custody Guidelines, which are grounded in the Mass Balance system, and facilitates familiarity with the Better Cotton Platform. Additionally, the program emphasizes a more technical understanding of the organization’s business framework.

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Claims Training

Joe Morphet on July 30, 2025

This claims training session is mandatory for Retailer and Brand Members who wish to make claims and communicate about the Better Cotton Initiative.

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Supplier Training Programme: FAQs on Certification and Sourcing Physical Better Cotton – English

Joe Morphet on July 29, 2025

Note – This event is for suppliers and manufacturers based in Europe, Middle East, Africa and North America ONLY

The Supplier Training Program (STP) is tailored to support suppliers and manufacturers participating in Better Cotton by providing a comprehensive understanding of our mission and objectives. It offers detailed guidance on Better Cotton’s Chain of Custody Guidelines, which are grounded in the Mass Balance system, and facilitates familiarity with the Better Cotton Platform. Additionally, the program emphasizes a more technical understanding of the organisation’s business framework.

Read more

Better Cotton in Transition: Understanding the Latest Updates

Joe Morphet on July 24, 2025

Join UKFT (UK Fashion and Textiles) and Better Cotton for an insightful webinar unpacking what you need to know about the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative.

This session will be led by Ellie Gaffney, Senior Manager for Member Engagement at Better Cotton on behalf of UKFT, and is perfect for existing members or those looking to understand the unique advantages of Better Cotton.

This event is free of charge for UKFT Members, but there is a fee to attend for those who are not UKFT members.

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Training on Better Cotton Platform for Physical Better Cotton – English

Joe Morphet on July 18, 2025

Join us for an informative webinar designed to help you navigate the BCP, document cotton volumes sourced as Mass Balance or Physical (Traceable) Better Cotton, and manage your supply chain efficiently.

Key topics to be covered:

  • Enhanced Better Cotton Platform features
  • Managing Physical & Mass balance transactions from same BCP account
  • Acknowledging & entering Transactions
  • Common queries related to BCP
  • Q&A Session
Read more

Introduction to Certification & Sourcing Physical Better Cotton – English

Joe Morphet on July 18, 2025

Join us for a focused and engaging webinar that will walk you through Better Cotton’s sourcing options, steps to be certified, practical guidance on the Chain of Custody (CoC) Standard v1.0. and more.

Key topics to be covered:

  • Sourcing Better Cotton via Mass Balance and Traceability
  • Certification requirements under CoC Standard v1.0
  • Timeline and next steps to continue or start sourcing Physical Better Cotton
  • Most common non-conformities and how to avoid them
  • Multi-site certification options for Supplier/Manufacturer Members
  • Q&A Session

 

Read more

Training on Better Cotton Platform for Physical Better Cotton – English

Joe Morphet on July 18, 2025

Join us for an informative webinar designed to help you navigate the Better Cotton Platform (BCP), document cotton volumes sourced as Mass Balance or Physical (Traceable) Better Cotton, and manage your supply chain efficiently.

Key topics to be covered:

  • Enhanced Better Cotton Platform features
  • Managing Physical & Mass balance transactions from same BCP account
  • Acknowledging & entering Transactions
  • Common queries related to BCP
  • Q&A Session
Read more
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