Better Cotton Initiative

Supplier Training Programme: Portuguese
2022-07-01 13:00, 2022-09-23 13:00 (Europe/London) | 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 Retailers & Brands
2022-07-07 14:00 - 15:00
This series of public webinars will provide an introduction to Better Cotton, details around the Better Cotton Standard System, sourcing, communications, and membership information for retailers and brands.
Audience: Any retailers and brands who want to know more about Better Cotton and membership options. Staff within existing Better Cotton member organisations are welcome to join for a refresher or introduction. Other organisations are also welcome to join.
Please sign up to a webinar date of your choice. All introduction webinars are delivered in English.
In case of an insufficient number of registered participants, Better Cotton reserves the right to cancel or re-schedule a webinar.

Traceability Webinar Series: New Chain of Custody Models for Traceability (08:00 BST)
2022-07-08 08:00 - 09:00
To enable traceability, Better Cotton will be introducing new Chain of Custody (CoC) models alongside our current mass balance system. The new draft guidelines will be available at the end of 2022, however, this webinar will provide an overview of the new CoC models we are looking to incorporate into our system.

Traceability Webinar Series: New Chain of Custody Models for Traceability (15:00 BST)
2022-07-08 15:00 - 16:00

Better Cotton Claims Framework for Marketing and Communications Teams: Full Training
2022-07-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-09-13 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-18 14:00 - 15:00
This training webinar is for Retailer and Brand Members and covers:

A brief overview of Better Cotton
Mass balance and why this matters for marketing
Requirements to access Better Cotton claims
Credibility principles of sustainability claims
The Better Cotton On-Product Mark

This training session is aimed at both new and existing Retailer and Brand members and is suitable for sustainability professionals as well as marketing and communications teams.

Supplier Training Programme: Turkish
2022-07-21 07:00, 2022-10-04 07:00 | Online

Better Cotton Onboarding and Communications Training
2022-07-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2022-09-06 14:00 - 16:00
Better Cotton offers a monthly Onboarding 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

TEST PARTNER EVENT
2022-07-25 08:00 - 17:00

Supplier Training Programme: Mandarin
2022-07-27 07:00, 2022-08-25 07:00, 2022-09-22 07:00, 2022-10-20 07:00 | Online

Revision of the Better Cotton Principles and Criteria: Launch of the Public Stakeholder Consultation (Afternoon)
2022-08-02 15:00 - 16:00
As part of the ongoing revision of its Principle and Criteria, Better Cotton runs a global open public stakeholder consultation between 28 July and 30 September 2022. This webinar is intended for all those who would like to know more about the Consultation and learn how they play an active role in ensuring that the Better Cotton Principles and Criteria remain effective and locally relevant to drive field level change.

Revision of the Better Cotton Principles and Criteria: Launch of the Public Stakeholder Consultation (Morning)
2022-08-03 08:00 - 09:00

Better Cotton Introduction for Retailers & Brands
2022-09-08 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.

Traceability Webinar Series: Traceability Technology Requirements (08:00 BST)
2022-09-20 08:00 - 09:00
Better Cotton has consulted with our membership and the industry to define the requirements for our new traceability solution. This webinar will provide a summary of the key features and functionality we’re aiming for in a future digital platform.

Traceability Webinar Series: Traceability Technology Requirements (15:00 BST)
2022-09-20 15:00 - 16:00

Supplier Training Programme: English
2022-09-21 14:00 - 15:00 | Online

Supplier Training Programme: English
2022-09-21 14:00 - 15:00
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.

Traceable Better Cotton: Chain of Custody Revision Consultation
2022-09-26 08:00 - 09:00, 2022-09-26 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
This webinar is intended for Better Cotton Members, partners and wider stakeholders to learn about the consultation on the revised Better Cotton Chain of Custody standard for traceable Better Cotton.
Better Cotton stakeholders will have the opportunity to provide input on these new draft Chain of Custody standards prior to the 2023 launch. In this webinar, the Chain of Custody team will provide specific guidance on the draft Chain of Custody Standard, the consultation process and how you can get involved.

Mandatory Training for Retailers and Brands: Cotton Consumption and Independent Assessment
2022-10-04 14:00 - 15:00, 2022-10-05 08:00 - 09:00
Better Cotton will be holding two mandatory training webinars for Retailers and Brands only to help you prepare for this year’s annual cotton consumption submission deadline of 15 January 2023. Retailer and Brand Members must recalculate their total fibre consumption measurement each year as part of their Better Cotton Membership.
In the training we will guide you through:
• How to calculate your total cotton fibre consumption measurement
• Sustainable sourcing target setting
• What information needs to be submitted for the annual submission deadline
• Planning ahead for the Independent Assessment requirements, which will apply from January 2024 onwards.
• Q&A
We strongly recommend that you read the guidance documents available in the Measuring Cotton Consumption page of the Better Cotton website in advance of the webinar. The documents explain in full how to calculate your cotton fibre consumption measurement and provide a breakdown of the Independent Assessment requirements.

Field Trip for Retailer & Brand Members: Turkey
2022-10-11 - 2022-10-12
Retailer and Brand Members are invited to the October 2022 Better Cotton Turkey Field Trip sponsored by Calik Cotton.​
During this exciting 2-day trip, you will have the opportunity to explore cotton production directly and transparently at the field level:

Meet with farmers to hear their experiences from the latest cotton season
Learn from Better Cotton’s Programme Partners about how the Better Cotton Standard System is implemented in Turkey
Gain an understanding of how cotton moves through the early stages of the supply chain through guided ginner and spinner visits
Network with Better Cotton partners and other Retailers and Brands on the trip.

Logistics:

Attendees should book flight tickets by themselves to Sanliurfa GAP Airport. Please notify your Better Cotton main contact once booked.
Attendees must arrive at Sanliurfa a day before the trip (by Monday 10 October 2022).
All lodging reservations are the responsibility of the participant, including any necessary cancellations. Hotel suggestions can be shared upon registration.
A tourism guide is provided for participants wishing to extend their visit to include sightseeing in this fascinating area of Turkey.

Region: Sanliurfa
Date: 11 to 12 October 2022
Please note that this is a Members-only event with limited places.​

Retailer and Brand Sourcing and Communications Training
2022-10-19 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
