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Cotton Sector Comes Together to Drive Climate Action

Joe Morphet on June 30, 2022

Last week, Better Cotton welcomed more than 450 participants from 50 countries to the Better Cotton Conference in Malmö, Sweden and online. Together, we examined the overarching conference theme of climate action through a variety of lenses, including gender, smallholder livelihoods, traceability and sustainable finance.

Over two days, we heard from more than 70 inspiring speakers representing the entire cotton supply chain – from Better Cotton Farmers to organisations such as Forum for the Future, Walmart, IKEA, Marks and Spencer, Tony’s Chocolonely, Rainforest Alliance, WWF and many more.

We had a fantastic few days of collaboration, challenging ideas and passion. From Safia Minney’s keynote address that spotlighted issues in the fashion industry and the opportunities for businesses to move towards a regenerative model, to our breakout panel on measuring and reporting on impact that sparked a dynamic discussion on how the cotton industry can align around the right metrics, we covered a lot of ground in a short timeframe.

There to capture the discussions visually was the graphic artist Carlotta Cataldi, who created wonderful illustrations that showcase the depth and breadth of topics covered. 

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We want to say a huge thank you to our sponsors – ChainPoint, Cotton Brazil, Gildan, JFS SAN, Louis Dreyfus Company, Spectrum and Supima –speakers, attendees, the organising team, our event partners Altitude Meetings, and Better Cotton staff who made the Better Cotton Conference possible.

The conference may be over, but let’s keep the momentum going as we work together to drive climate action in cotton. 

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Members Can Now Vote in the Better Cotton Council Election

Joe Morphet on June 23, 2022

The voting period for the Better Cotton 2022 Council Election is now open.

In this year’s election there are four seats up for election. After several months of candidate and member interaction and campaigning, Better Cotton Members can now vote for their Council representatives. 

Voting will remain open until midnight on Tuesday, 5 July 2022.

Voting details have been shared with members, but if you have questions, please reach out to [email protected].

Members can also interact with Council candidates via one of the following dedicated discussion groups.

Retailer & Brand Member Discussion Group
Supplier & Manufacturer Discussion Group
Producer Organisation Discussion Group

The Better Cotton Council

Better Cotton’s future is shaped by the Better Cotton Council, an elected board that drives cotton towards a truly sustainable future. The Council sits at the centre of the organisation and is responsible for Better Cotton’s strategic direction. Together, Council Members shape the policy that ultimately helps to fulfil our mission: to help cotton communities survive and thrive, while protecting and restoring the environment.

Learn more about the Better Cotton Council.

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