Better Cotton Initiative Council and Governance
The Better Cotton Initiative’s future is shaped by the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) Council, an elected board that drives cotton towards a truly sustainable future. The Council sits at the centre of the organisation and is responsible for our strategic …
Better Cotton Initiative in Tajikistan
The BCI Tajikistan programme launched in 2014 to help cotton farmers deal with drought and other challenges through sustainable practices like water-efficient irrigation. Find out how Better Cotton is working to boost sustainable production practices across the country.
Supplier and Manufacturer Membership
Suppliers and manufacturers play a critical role in ensuring the flow of BCI Cotton volumes through the supply chain to the global market, providing an all-important link between supply and demand. Our more than 2,200 Supplier and Manufacturer Members are …
Civil Society Membership
The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) welcomes any civil society organisation serving the common good and with an interest in the cotton sector to join our initiative and contribute to our journey towards sustainable cotton. We currently have more than 30 …
Better Cotton Initiative in Mozambique
The Better Cotton Mozambique programme launched in 2013 to help smallholder cotton farmers deal with challenges like natural disasters and child labour while producing more sustainably. Find out how Better Cotton is improving the situation for farmers on the ground.
Producer Organisation Membership
Our Producer Organisation Members do great work supporting or representing cotton farmers and farm workers. Some are actively involved in putting the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) Standard into practice at farm-level, providing farmers with access to the skills they need …
Associate Membership
If you’d like to be involved in the world’s largest sustainable cotton initiative but you’re not directly involved in buying or supplying cotton, there’s still a chance for you to be part of the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) community as …
Water Stewardship and Cotton: World Water Day 2021
Approximately half a billion people around the world currently face severe water scarcity, and nearly half of the global population lives in regions where freshwater is polluted. Caring for our water resources — both locally and globally — is …