Better Cotton Initiative

Supplier Training Programme: Membership & Chain of Custody – Turkish
2026-04-28 12:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-25 12:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Berlin) | Online
This event will focus on:

General information about BCI
Membership types and how to become a member
Key requirements and rules of the Chain of Custody Standard v1.0

BCI Traceability Training for Retailer and Brand Members
2026-04-28 17:00 - 18:00 | Online
Traceability Training for Better Cotton Initiative Retailer & Brand Members
Join this session to learn more about BCI Traceability, what benefits it offers to our Retailer and Brand Members, and what steps they can take to start sourcing Traceable (also known as Physical) BCI Cotton.
This is a regular training focused on content relevant for Retailer and Brand Members.

Claims Training May 2026
2026-05-19 14:00 - 14:45 | Online
This claims training session is mandatory for Retailer, Brand and Buyer Members who wish to make claims and communicate about the Better Cotton Initiative.

Supplier Training Program: Certification and Sourcing as Physical & Mass Balance
2026-05-21 06:30 - 08:30, 2026-07-16 06:30 - 08:30, 2026-09-17 06:30 - 08:30, 2026-11-19 06:30 - 08:30, 2027-01-14 06:30 - 08:30, 2027-03-18 06:30 - 08:30 | Online
This session covered the key steps and benefits of certification and how to source Mass Balance/Physical BCI Cotton
Topics Covered:

Introduction to the Better Cotton Initiative
Why become certified and source Physical BCI Cotton/Mass Balance
Claims you can make
Guidance on becoming certified against the Chain of Custody Standard
How to source with Mass Balance/Physical BCI Cotton on the BCI Platform

Supplier Training Programme: Mass Balance BCI Platform Application – Turkish
2026-05-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Online
This session will show users and members how to use the Mass Balance section of the BCI Platform.

Introduction to the Better Cotton Initiative for Prospective Members/Non-Member BCP Suppliers
2026-06-18 06:30 - 07:30, 2026-08-20 06:30 - 07:30, 2026-10-15 06:30 - 07:30, 2026-12-10 06:30 - 07:30, 2027-02-18 06:30 - 07:30 | Online
This session will cover the following key steps and topics to help you better understand the application process and benefits:
Topics Covered:

Introduction to the Better Cotton Initiative
BCI Uptake and BCP Account types
Chain of Custody Standard
Application process for Suppliers & Manufacturers

Supplier Training Programme: Sourcing with Mass Balance - Portuguese
2026-06-19 10:00 - 11:45 | Online
Essa sessão de treinamento interativo destina-se a fornecedores e fabricantes da BCI que desejam se abastecer pelo balanço de massa.
A agenda dessa sessão incluirá:
– Sobre a BCI
– Por que se abastecer pelo Balanço de Massa
– Orientação sobre a implementação do Padrão de Cadeia de Custódia
– Como Se abastecer bom o Balanço de Massa na Plataforma BCP
Recomendamos que você estenda o convite para esse treinamento a todos os colegas que trabalharão com a plataforma BCP ou implementarão o padrão da cadeia de custódia.
Acesse o ambiente da reunião (ZOOM) pelo menos 15 minutos antes para instalar o software e ambientar-se com o sistema online da reunião.
Para perguntas sobre associação: Membership@bettercotton.org
Para dúvidas referente à plataforma BCP: Helpdesk@bettercotton.org
Atenciosamente,
Time BCI.

Supplier Training Programme: Certification and Sourcing Physical BCI Cotton - Spanish
2026-06-26 14:00 - 15:45 | Online
Esta sesión de formación interactiva está dirigida a los proveedores y fabricantes de BCI interesados en obtener la certificación física y el suministro de BCI.
El programa de esta sesión incluirá
– Acerca de BCI
– Por qué certificarse y adquirir la certificación física BCI
– Orientación sobre cómo obtener la certificación estándar de la cadena de custodia
– Cómo obtener la certificación física BCI en la plataforma BCP
Le recomendamos que haga extensiva la invitación a esta formación a todos los colegas que vayan a trabajar con la plataforma BCP o a implantar la norma de cadena de custodia.
Acceda al entorno de la reunión (ZOOM) al menos 15 minutos antes para instalar el software y familiarizarse con el sistema de reuniones en línea.
Para preguntas sobre la afiliación: Membership@bettercotton.org
Para preguntas sobre la plataforma BCP: Helpdesk@bettercotton.org
Atentamente,
Time BCP.

Supplier Training Programme: Certification and Sourcing Physical BCI Cotton - Mandarin
2026-08-12 08:00 - 10:00 | Online
This webinar will cover:

Analysis of Better Cotton Initiative scale and procurement value
Introduction of Mass Balance & Physical BCI Cotton procurement
Introduction to the upgraded BCP Account
Prerequisites for certification
Key requirements and common non-conformities of the Chain of Custody Standard V1.0

Suppler Training Programme: Certification and Sourcing Physical BCI Cotton - Mandarin
2026-11-11 07:00 - 09:00 | Online

Cascale Forum: Colombo 2027
2027-03-17 - 2027-03-18 | Colombo, Sri Lanka
We’re pleased to support the Cascale Forum: Colombo, taking place March 17-18, 2027. The forum’s theme, Action by Design, Accelerating a Fairer, More Resilient Value Chain focuses on building smarter systems and stronger partnerships to accelerate climate action and decent work across the value chain.
Join 500+ manufacturers, suppliers, brands, and industry partners for two days of learning, capability building, and collaboration at the Cascale Forum: Colombo — the region’s leading platform for Higg Index knowledge and advancing practical sustainability solutions across the consumer goods value chain.
Use our discount code 10-BetterCotton for 10% off your registration.
