Better Cotton Farmer Results 2018/19
Discover the outcomes Better Cotton Farmers experienced in the 2018-2019 cotton season by participating in the Better Cotton programme.
Highlights from the 2019 Global Cotton Sustainability Conference
Over 300 representatives from across the cotton supply chain – from farmers to retailers and brands – met in Shanghai on 12 and 13 June for the 2019 Global Cotton Sustainability Conference.
Reducing Fashion’s Environmental Footprint: Q&A with Levi Strauss & Co.
As BCI celebrates its tenth anniversary this year, we caught up with Michael Kobori, Vice President of Sustainability at Levi Strauss & Co., to discuss the fashion industry’s shifting attitude toward cotton production and sustainability.
Evidensia: The New Evidence Website Informing Action for a Sustainable Future
ISEAL, WWF and Rainforest Alliance have developed a new website, Evidensia, which brings together credible research into the effects and impact of sustainability initiatives to enable more informed decisions. Credible evidence underpins decision-making and supports businesses and governments in …
Towards Women’s Economic Empowerment in Mali – One Woman’s Journey to Improve the Lives of Rural Women
One Woman’s Journey to Improve the Lives of Rural Women
Which Global Brands Are Leaders in Sustainable Cotton Sourcing?
The Better Cotton Initiative’s (BCI) Retailer and Brand Members are forging the way for more sustainable cotton production by integrating Better Cotton into their raw material sourcing strategies and driving demand for more sustainable practices worldwide. In 2018, 92 …
The High Conservation Value Network and the Better Cotton Initiative Enter a Reciprocal Partnership Agreement
We are pleased to welcome the High Conservation Value (HCV) Network as our newest BCI Member. Earlier this month, we entered into a reciprocal agreement, meaning that the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is also a member of the HCV …
Accelerating and Scaling Sustainability in Cotton Production: Q&A with IDH
IDH, the Sustainable Trade Initiative has been instrumental in BCI's growth, providing the initial funding that enabled the scale-up of BCI programmes in different parts of the world, delivering fund management and driving innovation
Welcoming Marc Lewkowitz as Better Cotton’s New Council Chair
We are delighted to announce that Marc Lewkowitzhasbeen elected as the new Chairperson of the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) Council. Marc Lewkowitz is President and CEO of Supima, the promotional and marketing organisation for American Pima cotton growers. He …
Sustainable Cotton Production Reaches New Levels as Two Million Farmers Receive Training on Improved Farming Practices
Today, the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) revealed in its 2018 Annual Report that Better Cotton – cotton produced in line with the initiative’s Better Cotton Principles and Criteria – now accounts for 19% of global cotton production*. In the …
Important Better Cotton Platform Updates
As part of BCI’s commitment to continual improvement, we are making some changes to how Better Cotton Claims Units (BCCUs) can be transferred through the BCP and the supply chain. Thisis designed toprotect the credibility of BCI’s chain of …
Reaching and Training 930,000 Cotton Farmers Across Africa: Q&A with Aid by Trade Foundation
In the 2017-18 cotton season, more than 930,000 farmers across Africa produced approximately 560,000 metric tonnes of cotton certified in accordance with Aid by Trade Foundation’s (AbTF) Cotton made in Africa (CmiA) standard.