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This year BCI turns 10 years old.Over the course of the year,we will be publishing a series of articles, with input from key stakeholders who have been influential throughout BCI’s first decade – from partners, to civil society organisations, to retailers and brands.
Get up to Speed with Key Better Cotton Assurance Programme Updates
The Better Cotton Assurance Programme is a key component of the Better Cotton Standard System. It involves farmers participating in a continuous cycle of learning and improvement, and it forms the central mechanism for assessing whether farmers can grow …
Get up to Speed with Key Better Cotton Assurance Programme Updates
The Better Cotton Assurance Programme is a key component of the Better Cotton Standard System. It involves farmers participating in a continuous cycle of learning and improvement, and it forms the central mechanism for assessing whether farmers can grow and …
Getting a New Sustainability Standard off the Ground: Q&A with Better Cotton’s Founding CEO
BCI’s Founding CEO, Lise Melvin, worked with a dedicated team for seven years to transform the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) from an idea into a reality.
What Does 2019 Have in Store For Better Cotton? A Message from CEO Alan McClay
This year, the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) turns 10 years old. In this short amount of time, BCI has experienced exceptional growth. Today, the Initiative has more than 1,400 members and works with 60 field-level partners, to reach and …
Laying the Foundation for Sustainable Cotton Production in India
In India, the first harvest of Better Cotton took place during the 2010-11 cotton season. Global fabric and apparel manufacturer Arvind Ltd. partnered with the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) to lead the implementation of the Better Cotton Standard,laying the foundation …
Laying the Foundation for Sustainable Cotton Production in India
In India, the first harvest of Better Cotton took place during the 2010-11 cotton season. Global fabric and apparel manufacturer Arvind Ltd. partnered with the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) to lead the implementation of the Better Cotton Standard,laying the foundation …
Registration Is Open for the 2019 Global Cotton Sustainability Conference
2019 Global Cotton Sustainability Conference Driving Change from Field to Fashion 11 – 13 June, 2019 |Shanghai, China The 2019 Global Cotton Sustainability Conference will bring the entire sector together in Shanghai on 12 – 13 June, to shape …
Better Cotton Drives Measurable Improvements in Cotton Production
In order to produce and sellBetter Cotton, licensed BCI Farmers adhere to the Better Cotton Principles and Criteria(P&C), addressing topics from water use to pest management to decent work. Implementing the Better Cotton P&C enables farmers to produce cotton …
Better Cotton Members Lead on More Sustainable Cotton Sourcing
Committed BCI Retailer and Brand Members have significantly contributed to the dramatic growth of Better Cotton over the past eight years, helping to drive BCI towards its 2020 target of having Better Cotton account for 30% of global cotton …
How a Better Cotton Farmer in India Defied the Odds to Embrace Natural Farming Methods
Amid the arid heat of Gujarat, India, Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) Farmer Vinodbhai Patel surveys his densely planted rows of cotton.
Learning First-Hand from Better Cotton Farmers in Pakistan: Q&A with Better Cotton’s Communications Coordinator
When BCI staff member Morgan Ferrar from the global communications team visited Pakistan, she saw how families’ lives are improving since cotton farmers have joined the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) programme, and how it can be the start of a …