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In just over 10 years we have become the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme. Our mission: to help cotton communities survive and thrive, while protecting and restoring the environment.
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Better Cotton is grown in 22 countries around the world and accounts for 22% of global cotton production. In the 2022-23 cotton season, 2.13 million licensed Better Cotton Farmers grew 5.47 million tonnes of Better Cotton.
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Today Better Cotton has more than 2,700 members, reflecting the breadth and diversity of the industry. Members of a global community that understands the mutual benefits of sustainable cotton farming. The moment you join, you become part of this too.
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The founding premise of Better Cotton is that a healthy sustainable future for cotton and the people that farm it is in the interests of everyone connected with it.
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In 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
In 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.
Value from Purpose – past present and in your future
This session will look at the forces that have created an unstoppable momentum behind “Purpose”; defined as “the demonstration of positive impact on relevant social and environmental issues, to create value for individuals, the business and wider society”.
BCI Retailer & Brand Discussion: Western China
We discussed developments related to the XUAR Call to Action, the exit of all BCI activity as of mid-October and more. This was the final opportunity to get questions answered in advance of the OFAC deadline.
Supplier Training Programme: Turkish
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.
Supplier Training Programme: Turkish
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.
Supplier Training Programme: Portugese
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.
Better Cotton Conference 2022: Cotton + Climate Action
Join Better Cotton and partners for the conference where the entire cotton sector comes together in shaping a more sustainable future for this remarkable plant.
Supplier Training Programme: Portugese
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.
Better Cotton Introduction for Retailers & Brands
This series of public webinars will provide an introduction to BCI, details around the Better Cotton Standard System, sourcing, communications, and membership information for retailers and brands.
More Organisations Join Better Cotton to Create a Sustainable Future for Cotton
In the second half of 2021, Better Cotton welcomed more than 230 new members to its network as organisations across the cotton supply chain seek to collaborate to create a more sustainable future for cotton. As well as working with partners around the world to provide training and support to more than 2.7 …