The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) engages and brings together the entire cotton sector, from farmers, ginners and spinners to civil society organisations and major global retailers and brands, to establish more sustainable cotton as the norm.
Each quarter we publish a quarterly newsletter for both members and non-members
The BCI Platform is an online system owned by the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI). The platform is used by more than 13,000 ginners, traders, spinners, fabric mills, garment and end product manufacturers, sourcing agents and retailers to electronically document volumes …
Ensuring fair and safe working conditions is a central tenet of Better Cotton. Discover the main decent work principles that the programme works to uphold — from working to eliminate child and forced labour to promoting gender equality.
As one of the world's largest crops, cotton is a contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. Find out how Better Cotton training helps farmers reduce their emissions and mitigate the effects of climate change.
Better Cotton is committed to ensuring that credible data demonstrating progress and results is communicated to Better Cotton Members, partners, funders, farmers, and the public. The reputation of Better Cotton rests in large part with the credibility of its data. …
US Impact Report 2014-2024 It has been over 10 years since we launched our Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) programme in the United States, and we have since seen significant growth, alliance and progress across the country’s Cotton Belt. Throughout our …
The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), the world’s largest sustainability programme for cotton, has a vision where all cotton farming is sustainable. Our Theory of Change (ToC) aims to provide a high-level picture of this vision, along with intended impacts, outcomes, …
The Better Cotton Growth and Innovation Fund channels funds directly into Better Cotton field-level programmes and innovations. Find out how it helps us scale our mission.
How We Measure and Evaluate Impact The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) employs diverse research methods, collaborating with independent organisations and researchers to assess field-level impacts comprehensively. This approach ensures effective measurement of results and impacts at both scale and depth. …
Find out how the Claims Framework helps organisations communicate about their commitments in a compelling and accurate way.
The Better Cotton Chain of Custody (CoC) tracks Better Cotton as it moves through the supply chain and drives demand for sustainable practices worldwide.
