We work to monitor, evaluate and learn about the outcomes and impacts of Better Cotton. One aspect of this work is to understand how many cotton farmers are reached through our programmes. Historically, we have only referred to the ‘participating …
Resolution Procedure 1 » Minimum requirement:Members should act with integrity and should not partake in behaviour that poses a credibility risk to BCI. Examples of credibility risks would include cases of child labor, tax fraud, poor treatment of employees or …
Here you can find Better Cotton’s policies and guidelines as well as details on our grievance process. Membership Policies and Guidance Better Cotton Member Code of Practice The Membership Code of Practice is what you commit to as a Better …
Version 1.4, valid from 1 April 2025 Definitions Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is a multi-stakeholder organisation stewarding the Better Cotton Standard System. Better Cotton is the owner of the Better Cotton Platform and defines these Terms and Conditions. Better Cotton …
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Better Cotton works with on-the-ground partners to train millions of cotton farmers around the world, supporting them to implement more sustainable farming practices that protect and restore the environment, while also improving their livelihoods. To ensure our programmes are making a difference, …
This World Water Week 2021, BCI have been sharing the inspiring work happening at field level to use and conserve water in a way that is sustainable.
Better Cotton supports 2.4 million farmers in 22 countries in adopting more sustainable practices. This requires ongoing financial investment and robust funding streams. To achieve this, we have a unique funding model in place and raise funds from three main …
On 11 August 2021, BCI hosted the first BCI Large Farm Symposium to drive impact through collaboration.
All cotton-growing regions will be affected by climate risks, according to Cotton 2040, predominantly through heat stress, water stress and shortened growing seasons.
Funding Partners are public or private entities that fund Better Cotton’s organisational activities and projects at farm level, directly contributing to our 2030 Strategy and paving the way towards achieving impact for smallholders worldwide. Funding Partners are more than just …
