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Better Cotton 2013 Harvest Report released

Well Studio on September 19, 2014

We are very pleased to announce the publication of the BCI 2013 Harvest Report. This report details our harvest data at global and field level, and completes the second of two reporting stages for 2013 – the first being our …

Better Cotton Elects New Chairperson

Well Studio on September 15, 2014

BCI has announced that Susi Proudman, Vice President of Global Apparel and Equipment Materials at Nike, has been elected Chairperson of the Better Cotton Initiative Council. Proudman will replace Guido Verijke from IKEA whose term as Council Chairperson since 2012 …

Better Cotton Initiative Selected as a LAUNCH Nordic Innovator for 2014

Well Studio on August 29, 2014

We are proud to announce that BCI has been selected as one of LAUNCH Nordic’s top nine Innovators for 2014, receiving support from IKEA, Novezymes, Kvadrat, leading Scientists, Investors and Nordic Gov. The 2014 LAUNCH Nordic Innovation Challengesaw applications from …

Better Cotton Achieves ISEAL Membership

Well Studio on August 7, 2014

We are delighted to announce that BCI’s application to join the ISEAL Alliance has been approved and BCI has now become an associate member of ISEAL. ISEAL is the global membership association for sustainability standards, and includes as members some …

Better Cotton Fast Track Program Release Annual Report

Well Studio on August 5, 2014

”Better Cotton Fast Track Program” (BCFTP) was founded in 2009-10 by a group of leading private and public organizations, convened by IDH the Sustainable Trade Initiative. Through a demand-driven strategy based upon the financial commitment of leading retailers and brands …

WWF and IKEA Release Better Cotton Project Report

Well Studio on July 9, 2014

BCI are pleased to share the results of an inspiring collaboration between two of our most active members. WWF and IKEA are both founding members of BCI, and have always been fundamental in supporting our efforts to transform cotton production …

Australian Cotton Industry Signs Historic Agreement with Better Cotton

Well Studio on June 24, 2014

Cotton Australia, the leading representative body for Australia’s cotton growing industry, has signed a landmark partnership agreement with BCI allowing cotton produced under the Australian myBMP certification to be sold into the global market as Better Cotton. The agreement marks …

Growth for Better Cotton and ABR Cotton in Brazil

Well Studio on June 23, 2014

BCI recently held its first official Partners’ meeting with Abrapa in Brasilia, which followed the successful conclusion of a Strategic Partnership Agreement between the two organisations in March of this year.As a result, all Brazilian growers of certified ABR cotton …

1.5 million people in Cameroon now benefit from Cotton made in Africa

Well Studio on June 13, 2014

In 2013, a Strategic Partnership Agreement was signed between BCI and Cotton made in Africa (CmiA), benchmarking standards and meaning that CmiA can now be sold as Better Cotton, increasing the amount available in the global supply chain. We’re pleased …

Nike Become a Pioneer Member

Well Studio on April 4, 2014

We are pleased to announce that Nike have become our 6th BCI Pioneer, having been involved in the Better Cotton movement since 2008. They join a dedicated group of Retailers & Brands deeply committed to the success of Better Cotton, …

WWF Pakistan release Better Cotton Documentary

Well Studio on March 20, 2014

In October 2013, WWF commissioned a photographer and film crew to capture some stunning video and photos of the cotton workers and producers of Pakistan. Their voices tell the story of how BCI and WWF have together helped them to …

Making Sustainability Affordable for All: IKEA Creates a Demand for Better Cotton, Lasting Change

Well Studio on March 15, 2014

05.08.13 Forum for the Future www.forumforthefuture.org As international efforts are proving, sustainable cotton production doesn’t just benefit the environment – it also improves the lives of the farmers and their families. Katherine Rowland reports. Cotton has a battered reputation as …

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Better Cotton 2013 Harvest Report released

Better Cotton Elects New Chairperson

Better Cotton Initiative Selected as a LAUNCH Nordic Innovator for 2014

Better Cotton Achieves ISEAL Membership

Better Cotton Fast Track Program Release Annual Report

WWF and IKEA Release Better Cotton Project Report

Australian Cotton Industry Signs Historic Agreement with Better Cotton

Growth for Better Cotton and ABR Cotton in Brazil

1.5 million people in Cameroon now benefit from Cotton made in Africa

Nike Become a Pioneer Member

WWF Pakistan release Better Cotton Documentary

Making Sustainability Affordable for All: IKEA Creates a Demand for Better Cotton, Lasting Change

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