A Deeper Look at the BCI Assurance Model
OnlineIn this monthly member webinar, we reviewed the revisions to the BCI assurance model and the assurance approach to COVID-19, including some details on how remote farmer audits are going this season. We also shared key organisational updates on global Better Cotton production and uptake numbers, the Task Force on Forced Labour and Decent Work, as well as brief updates on Western China.
BCI Member Discussion Forum: Western China Recap
OnlineIn a recent webinar, we discussed BCI’s decisions and activities in relation to Western China with all members. The webinar on 20 & 21 May 2020 was particularly intended for members who had not participated in webinars on Western China before.
BCI Retailer & Brand Discussion Forum: Western China
OnlineBuilding on the current work previously shared, BCI will discuss developments related to the XUAR Call to Action, US Treasury OFAC sanction, updates to FAQs and more.
Cotton Outlook Series: Yarn & Fabric Import / Export
OnlineDuring episode 2, we looked into the yarn import/export market. BCI Members joined to hear our guest experts talk about industry challenges and trends.
Measuring and Reporting GHG Emissions with BCI’s Retailer & Brand Members
OnlineBCI Retailer & Brand Members joined the BCI Monitoring & Evaluation Team, together with a representative from SustainCERT, as they presented plans for a new project on GHG measurement and reporting, and discussed opportunities to get involved with project pilots in 2021. BCI recently joined a new project led by Gold Standard focused on measuring and reporting GHG emissions in line with the GHG Protocol and SBTi. The project aims to:
Episode 1: Market Dynamics: Spinners & Cotton Traders
OnlineThis BCI Supplier & Manufacturer Member-Only webinar presented the latest information available in the textile sector, with an assessment of the cotton outlook and latest trends in the yarn and fabric import/export space. Presentations provided an overview of the cotton market and explored market data on forecasted growth and raw materials.
Upgrading BCI’s Monitoring & Evaluation System
OnlineBCI hosted this monthly member-only webinar to hear the latest updates from the Monitoring & Evaluation Team, where the audience learned more about the increased use of technology and how the M&E programme is aligning with the sector’s priorities and SDGs, including more about a new project to link sourcing to the science-based targets.
Upgrading BCI’s Monitoring & Evaluation System
OnlineBCI hosted this monthly member-only webinar to hear the latest updates from the Monitoring & Evaluation Team, where the audience learned more about the increased use of technology and how the M&E programme is aligning with the sector’s priorities and SDGs, including more about a new project to link sourcing to the science-based targets.