Better Cotton Initiative

Introduction To Better Cotton for Suppliers and Manufacturers
2023-04-24 11:30 - 12:30, 2023-01-30 11:30 - 12:30 (Europe/London)
This series of public webinars aim to provide you with an introduction to Better Cotton, Better Cotton Membership offer and Better Cotton Platform supplier registration while simultaneously addressing your related queries.
Audience: Spinners, Cotton traders, fabric mills, garment manufacturers and other supply chain intermediaries who are interested in becoming Better Cotton Members or BCP Suppliers.

Supplier Training Programme: Mandarin
2023-04-20 06:00 - 08:00, 2023-03-23 06:00 - 08:00, 2023-02-23 06:00 - 08:00
Better Cotton’s Supplier Training Programme (STP) is designed to help suppliers understand Better Cotton’s mission, learn about the Better Cotton Chain of Custody Guidelines which is based on mass-balance administration, and familiarise themselves with the Better Cotton Platform. These webinars have a more technical focus on the business of Better Cotton.
Audience: Suppliers sourcing Better Cotton who are new to the organisation, or are simply interested to learn about Better Cotton, are welcome to join us for our STPs. Spinning mills, fabric mills, and end-product manufacturers are ideal candidates for this webinar.
Please register to join a webinar at a date convenient to you and your interested colleagues.
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Supplier Training Programme: English
2023-04-18 07:00 - 09:00
Better Cotton’s Supplier Training Programme (STP) is designed to help suppliers understand our mission, learn about the Better Cotton Chain of Custody Guidelines which is based on mass-balance administration, and familiarise themselves with the Better Cotton Platform. A more technical focus on the business of Better Cotton.
Audience: Suppliers sourcing Better Cotton and who are new to Better Cotton or those who are simply interested to learn about Better Cotton to these webinars. Therefore, spinning mills, fabric mills, and end-product manufacturers are ideal candidates for this webinar.
Please make sure to watch this short video to better understand our Better Cotton Chain of Custody before joining the webinar: https://vimeo.com/485425902/6789f5670d

Supplier Training Programme (STP) Portuguese - All about the Better Cotton Platform
2023-04-14 14:00 - 15:30
Este treinamento será realizado especificamente para todos os assuntos relacionados à plataforma Better Cotton.
Público: A Better Cotton convida fornecedores que compram algodão BC e que são novos ou aqueles que estão simplesmente interessados em aprender mais sobre a Better Cotton. Portanto, traders, fiações, fábricas de tecidos e fabricantes de produtos finais são os candidatos ideais para este encontro.
Assista a este pequeno vídeo para entender melhor a Cadeia de Custódia da Better Cotton antes de participar do webinar: https://bettercottoninitiative.sharepoint.com/:v:/s/BCSupportMaterials-Externals/Ee1MFPkH309AuN7BkiAW1w8BxFLkMx9eJhq0zKP1cHmv8Q
Acesse o ambiente da reunião (Webex) 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 Better Cotton: Helpdesk@bettercotton.org

Better Cotton Introduction for Retailers & Brands
2023-04-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-03-09 14:00 - 15:00
This webinar will provide an introduction to Better Cotton as an organisation, including overview of the Better Cotton Standard System, sourcing, communications, and membership details for Retailers & Brands.
Audience: For any Retailers and Brands who want to know more about Better Cotton and Membership options. Staff within existing Better Cotton Members are welcome to join for a refresher or introduction. This is the time to get answers to your questions from the Better Cotton Membership Team.

Supplier Training Programme: Turkish
2023-04-12 08:00 - 10:00, 2023-03-15 07:00 - 09:00
Better Cotton’s Supplier Training Programme (STP) is designed to help suppliers understand Better Cotton’s mission, learn about the Better Cotton Chain of Custody Guidelines which is based on mass-balance administration, and familiarise themselves with the Better Cotton Platform. These webinars have a more technical focus on the business of Better Cotton.
Audience: Suppliers sourcing Better Cotton who are new to the organisation, or are simply interested to learn about Better Cotton, are welcome to join us for our STPs. Spinning mills, fabric mills, and end-product manufacturers are ideal candidates for this webinar.

Better Cotton Claims Training for Marketing Teams
2023-04-11 15:00 - 16:15
This session is for existing members of Better Cotton, and will focus on training brands on how to be making credible Advanced and Product-level claims about Better Cotton.
We will cover:
– The evolving legislation in different markets pertaining to sustainability claims
– How to credibly communicate about Better Cotton across different channels
– What Better Cotton resources are available to you
– What makes a credible sustainability claim
– How to get in contact with us
– How to get your Better Cotton claims approved
We will not be covering more fundamental aspects of Better Cotton claims, such as mass balance (our Chain of Custody model), and claims eligibility. If you wish to attend a session that covers these topics, please sign up for the ‘Retailer and Brand Sourcing and Communications Training’ session.

Retailer and Brand Sourcing and Communications Training
2023-04-04 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-03-07 14:00 - 16:00
Better Cotton offers a monthly Sourcing and Communications training session. This is aimed at new Retailer and Brand Members, and also existing Retailer and Brand Members interested in refreshing their knowledge or training new team members.
The training will be relevant for anyone involved with sourcing as Better Cotton, such as your Buying, Sourcing and CSR teams. The second half of the training is particularly relevant for marketing teams. Please invite all relevant team members within your organisation.
This is a members-only group training held over the Cisco Webex platform. You will not be able to see or interact with other attendees on the call but there will be the opportunity to ask questions.
Agenda:
First hour

Introduction to Better Cotton
Better Cotton’s Mission and Aim
The Better Cotton Standard System
Mass Balance
Better Cotton’s 2030 Strategy

Implementing your Better Cotton Sourcing Programme
Setting up administration, sourcing targets and supplier engagement
BCP best practice

Second hour

10 minute break
Marketing and Communications guidelines in the Better Cotton Claims Framework
Q&A

Responsible Sourcing and Ethical Trade Forum
2023-03-29 - 2023-03-30 | London, United Kingdom
Rebecca Owen, Head Of Fundraising at Better Cotton, will be speaking at the Responsible Sourcing and Ethical Trade Forum, held in London from 29 to 30 March 2023.
This two-day business forum, organised by Innovation Forum, will assess how companies can develop and implement robust human rights due diligence and responsible sourcing policies. The event will look in-depth into the practicalities of supply chain transformation and what this means for the future of (ethical) trade.
Through off-the-record debate, expert practitioners will discuss the biggest opportunities for transformation as businesses adapt practices to comply with rapidly evolving legislation. The forum will explore examples of ethical, responsible and transparent supply chains that create a positive impact.
Rebecca will be joining the session on how sustainable rural development can drive the human rights agenda, alongside Lahari de Alwis from Twinings and Ruth Thomas from WBCSD, and moderator Tanya Richard. The event will also feature senior representatives from Mondelēz International, Ethical Trading Initiative, The Body Shop, Unseen and many more.
For full agenda and speaker details, visit the Innovation Forum website, and use code ‘BCI10’ to get a 10% discount on conference passes.

Multistakeholder Event - West & Central Africa
2023-03-28 | Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire
Better Cotton is excited to host a West and Central Africa Multistakeholder Event in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire on 28 March 2023.
Strong multi-stakeholder participation is the foundation of Better Cotton programmes, and is key to sustaining Better Cotton’s mission to jointly achieve positive impact at field level. This event is a valuable opportunity for a variety of stakeholders in the region to come together to exchange ideas, discuss sustainability challenges and opportunities, and learn more about Better Cotton plans in the region. It will also include donor interaction to identify opportunities for collaboration.
For more information please contact alexander.macpherson@bettercotton.org

Introduction To Better Cotton for Suppliers and Manufacturers
2023-03-27 11:30 - 12:30, 2023-02-27 11:30 - 12:30
This series of public webinars aim to provide you with an introduction to Better Cotton, Better Cotton Membership offer and Better Cotton Platform supplier registration while simultaneously addressing your related queries.
Audience: Spinners, Cotton traders, fabric mills, garment manufacturers and other supply chain intermediaries who are interested in becoming BCI Members or BCP Suppliers.

Supplier Training Programme: Portuguese
2023-03-10 13:00 - 14:30
O Programa de Treinamento de Fornecedores (STP) foi projetado para ajudar os fabricantes e fornecedores inscritos na Better Cotton a compreenderem a nossa missão e objetivos, aprender sobre as Diretrizes da Cadeia de Custódia (Regras) da Better Cotton que se baseia no Balanço de massa e familiarizar-se com a Plataforma Better Cotton. Um foco mais técnico no negócio da organização.
Público: A Better Cotton convida fornecedores que compram algodão Better Cotton e que são novos na organização ou aqueles que estão simplesmente interessados em aprender sobre nós. Portanto, traders, fiações, fábricas de tecidos e fabricantes de produtos finais são os candidatos ideais para este encontro.
Assista a este pequeno vídeo para entender melhor nossa Cadeia de Custódia da Better Cotton antes de participar do webinar: https://vimeo.com/149434241 (Copie e cole no seu navegador)
Acesse o ambiente da reunião (Webex) 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 Better Cotton: Helpdesk@bettercotton.org

Supplier Training Programme: English
2023-03-08 14:00 - 15:30
The Supplier Training Programme (STP) is designed to help suppliers understand Better Cotton’s mission, learn about the Better Cotton Chain of Custody Guidelines which is based on mass-balance administration, and familiarise themselves with the Better Cotton Platform. A more technical focus on the business of Better Cotton.
Audience: Suppliers sourcing Better Cotton and who are new to Better Cotton or those who are simply interested to learn about Better Cotton. Therefore, spinning mills, fabric mills, and end-product manufacturers are ideal candidates for this webinar.
Please make sure to watch this short video to better understand our Better Cotton Chain of Custody before joining the webinar: https://vimeo.com/485425902/6789f5670d

Better Cotton Claims Framework for Marketing and Communications Teams
2023-03-06 15:00 - 16:15 | Online
This webinar is for Retailers and Brands to receive training in how to align their communication with the Better Cotton Claims Framework.
This training session is aimed at both new and existing Retailer and Brand members, including their marketing and communications teams.

Supplier Training Programme: English
2023-02-21 06:00 - 07:30

Better Cotton Introduction for Retailers & Brands
2023-02-09 14:00 - 15:00
This webinar will provide a robust introduction to Better Cotton as an organisation, details around the Better Cotton Standard System, sourcing, communications, and membership information for Retailers & Brands.
Audience: For any Retailers and Brands who want to know more about Better Cotton and membership options. Staff within existing Better Cotton members are welcome to join for a refresh or introduction. This is the time to get answers to your questions from the Better Cotton Membership Team.

Retailer and Brand Sourcing and Communications Training
2023-02-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2023-01-17 14:00 - 16:00
Better Cotton offers a monthly Sourcing and Communications training session. This is aimed at new Retailer and Brand Members, and also existing Retailer and Brand Members interested in refreshing their knowledge or training new team members.
The training will be relevant for anyone involved with sourcing as Better Cotton, such as your Buying, Sourcing and CSR teams. The second half of the training is particularly relevant for marketing teams. Please invite all relevant team members within your organisation.
This is a members-only group training held over the Cisco Webex platform. You will not be able to see or interact with other attendees on the call but there will be the opportunity to ask questions.
The 2 hour training will be split into three parts:
1. Introduction to Better Cotton (30 mins)
• Summary of Better Cotton’s mission and aim, and global reach • Summary of the Better Cotton Standard System • Explanation of Mass Balance, including a short video
2. Implementing the Better Cotton Sourcing Programme (30 mins + 10 mins for questions)
• Assigning a programme coordinator and setting up your BCP account • Setting sourcing targets and deliverables • Supply chain implementation and communicating with your suppliers • Explanation of membership options for the supply chain • Brief explanation of the Better Cotton Platform and collecting BCCUs
3. Communications training (40 mins + 10 mins for questions)
• Introduction to the Better Cotton Claims Framework • Basic Claims • Storytelling materials • Advanced Claims • On-Product Marks

Better Cotton Claims Framework for Marketing and Communications Teams: Full Training
2023-01-24 15:00 - 16:00

Better Cotton Introduction for Retailers and Brands
2023-01-19 14:00 - 15:00

Supplier Training Programme: Mandarin
2022-12-22 06:00 | Online
Better Cotton’s Supplier Training Programme (STP) is designed to help suppliers understand Better Cotton’s mission, learn about the Better Cotton Chain of Custody Guidelines which is based on mass-balance administration, and familiarise themselves with the Better Cotton Platform. These webinars have a more technical focus on the business of Better Cotton.
Audience: Suppliers sourcing Better Cotton who are new to the organisation, or are simply interested to learn about Better Cotton, are welcome to join us for our STPs. Spinning mills, fabric mills, and end-product manufacturers are ideal candidates for this webinar.
Please register to join a webinar at a date convenient to you and your interested colleagues

Better Cotton Introduction for Suppliers & Manufacturers
2022-12-16 11:30 - 12:30

Supplier Training Programme: Turkish
2022-12-15 07:00 | Online
