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In just over 10 years we have become the world’s largest cotton sustainability programme. Our mission: to help cotton communities survive and thrive, while protecting and restoring the environment.
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Better Cotton is grown in 22 countries around the world and accounts for 22% of global cotton production. In the 2022-23 cotton season, 2.13 million licensed Better Cotton Farmers grew 5.47 million tonnes of Better Cotton.
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Today Better Cotton has more than 2,700 members, reflecting the breadth and diversity of the industry. Members of a global community that understands the mutual benefits of sustainable cotton farming. The moment you join, you become part of this too.
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The founding premise of Better Cotton is that a healthy sustainable future for cotton and the people that farm it is in the interests of everyone connected with it.
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Helping BCI Farmers in China Conserve Water and Raise Yields Despite Extreme Weather
Fighting Drought With Better Cotton Farmers in Australia
"Precision irrigation and water-saving techniques are becoming more important as water scarcity concerns rise. The Better Cotton Initiative and Cotton Australia are helping farmers raise their yields, improve their resilience to extreme weather and protect the environment." Rick Kowitz, Cotton Australia, 2019
Better Cotton Farmers Tackle Water Challenges in Cotton Production
BCI works with on-the-ground partners and cotton farmers around the world to address critical water challenges in cotton production.
Better Cotton Pilot Project Launches in Egypt
The United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO) has launched a multi-stakeholder pilot project in Egypt, to train cotton farmers on the Better Cotton Initiative’s holistic approach to sustainable cotton production. The pilot comes as part of a renewed drive …
WWF-Pakistan and Better Cotton: A Decade of Driving More Sustainable Cotton Production
The Better Cotton Initiative has worked with field-level partner, WWF Pakistan, for a decade to help farmers produce cotton in a more sustainable way.
Record Level of Better Cotton Uptake Sends Clear Signal to the Market
In 2018, the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) experienced a historic level of uptake1as 93 Retailer and Brand Members sourced more than one million metric tonnes of Better Cotton – that’s enough cotton to make approximately 1.5 billion pairs of …
2019 Global Cotton Sustainability Conference: Speakers and Sessions Announced
The 2019 Global Cotton Sustainability Conference will bring the entire sector together on 12 – 13 June, to shape a more sustainable future for cotton. Join industry leaders and experts in Shanghai for an interactive opportunity to explore topics at …
Farmers to Adopt Sustainable Agricultural Practices in the Face of Extreme Weather
Helping BCI Farmers to Adopt Sustainable Agricultural Practices in the Face of Extreme Weather
Better Cotton’s First 10 Years: Transforming Cotton Growing and Improving Farmers’ Lives from the Ground Up
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.