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Better Cotton Publishes Key Assurance Programme Revisions for the 2020-21 Cotton Season

Joe Morphet on February 25, 2020

In 2018, BCI launched a project to revise the Better Cotton Assurance Programme – a key component of the Better Cotton Standard System that involves regular farm assessments to ensure that the Better Cotton Principles and Criteria are adhered …

Better Cotton Partners Recognised for Innovative Biodiversity Management

Well Studio on February 25, 2020

At the recent BCI Implementing Partner Meeting and Symposium, 10 Producer Unit Managers were recognised and awarded for their innovative biodiversity management and protection.

2020 Sustainable Cotton Ranking Launched

Joe Morphet on February 17, 2020

For the fourth time, the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), Solidaridad and the Pesticide Action Network (PAN) UK have published the Sustainable Cotton Ranking. The ranking analysed the 77 largest cotton users among international apparel brands and retailers, reviewing their …

Global Cotton Sustainability Conference | Meet the Speaker: Reuben Turner

Well Studio on February 13, 2020

As of 20 March 2020, the Global Cotton Sustainability Conference in Lisbon moved from 9-11 June 2020, to be hosted on 2-4 March 2021. The decision to postpone was in response to the Covid-19 pandemic and its global impact on …

Register Now for the 2020 Global Cotton Sustainability Conference: Early Bird Offer Expires 15 February

Joe Morphet on February 12, 2020

Are you planning on joining BCI and partners for the 4th annual Global Cotton Sustainability Conference? From 9–11 June 2020, representatives from the entire cotton sector and beyond will meet in Lisbon to shape a more sustainable future for …

Better Cotton Welcomes More Than 210 New Members in Second Half of 2019

Joe Morphet on January 31, 2020

In the second half of 2019, the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) welcomed more than 210 new members across its membership categories. BCI works with members across the cotton supply chain and beyond to ensure there is continuous demand and …

Better Cotton Retailer and Brand Members Increase Better Cotton Sourcing by 40% in 2019

Joe Morphet on January 29, 2020

In 2019, 150 of the world’s most recognised retailers and brands collectively sourced more than 1.5 million metric tonnes of cotton as “Better Cotton’ – that is enough cotton to make approximately 1.5 billion pairs of jeans. The retailers, …

Better Cotton in 2020: Message from CEO Alan McClay

Well Studio on January 28, 2020

As we enter 2020, we are coming to the end of BCI’s current five-year strategy. We will be able to fully review progress towards all of our targets throughout the 2020-2021 cotton season.

Better Cotton Partners from Around the World Meet to Drive Sustainability in Cotton Farming

Joe Morphet on January 13, 2020

The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) works with 69 field-level partners – Implementing Partners – to provide training, support and capacity building to cotton farmers around the world. From 13 to 15 January 2020, BCI Implementing Partners from more than …

Better Cotton Retailer and Brand Members Increase Sustainable Sourcing Efforts

Well Studio on December 12, 2019

In 2019, BCI Retailer and Brand Members are on track to source more than 1.3 million metric tonnes of cotton as “Better Cotton’ – a record for BCI.

Sustainable Cotton and Coffee Standards Seek to Align Impact Measurement and Reporting

Joe Morphet on December 11, 2019

There are many sustainability standards and public-sector initiatives that promote and drive sustainability within commodity sectors. However, there is no alignment on how data is collected and reported, which makes it difficult to have a clear view on the …

New Global Challenge Launched to Find Innovative Solutions to Sustainable Cotton Farming Challenges

Joe Morphet on December 2, 2019

Join the webinar onWednesday18 December to find out more. Register here. The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) and IDH The Sustainable Trade Initiative (IDH), with the support of Dalberg Advisors, have launched the “Better Cotton Innovation Challenge’ – a global …

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Better Cotton Publishes Key Assurance Programme Revisions for the 2020-21 Cotton Season

Better Cotton Partners Recognised for Innovative Biodiversity Management

2020 Sustainable Cotton Ranking Launched

Global Cotton Sustainability Conference | Meet the Speaker: Reuben Turner

Register Now for the 2020 Global Cotton Sustainability Conference: Early Bird Offer Expires 15 February

Better Cotton Welcomes More Than 210 New Members in Second Half of 2019

Better Cotton Retailer and Brand Members Increase Better Cotton Sourcing by 40% in 2019

Better Cotton in 2020: Message from CEO Alan McClay

Better Cotton Partners from Around the World Meet to Drive Sustainability in Cotton Farming

Better Cotton Retailer and Brand Members Increase Sustainable Sourcing Efforts

Sustainable Cotton and Coffee Standards Seek to Align Impact Measurement and Reporting

New Global Challenge Launched to Find Innovative Solutions to Sustainable Cotton Farming Challenges

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