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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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“”What is your opinion of XYZ sustainability initiative?” is a question I do not enjoy hearing. If I criticize the initiative, I’m at risk of being viewed as arrogant; yet if I praise the initiative unjustly, I lend credibility to …
Better Cotton 2014 Annual Report Released
We are pleased to announce the publication of the BCI 2014 Annual Report. This is the first of two reporting stages in 2014, in which you will find the latest updates on global numbers, membership and partnership activities, reviews of …
Better Cotton joins the ICA (International Cotton Association)
We are proud to announce that our application to become BCI Affiliated Association Members of the International Cotton Association (ICA) has been approved, publicly reinforcing our commitment to work towards a better future for the industry. Established in 1841, the …
Better Cotton Standard Review underlines commitment to continuous improvement
Today we are announcing that the BCI Council have approved the launch of a formal review of the BCI Standard. This revision process will take place throughout 2015 and provides an exciting opportunity for us to incorporate improvements into the …
Members raise the profile of Better Cotton
BCI Pioneer Members are generating more publicity than ever about their commitment to improving cotton production, following a strategic push in the first quarter to provide our members with improved marketing support. Their efforts send a clear message to their …
Keynote Speakers Confirmed for Better Cotton’s 2015 Members’ Meeting
We are pleased to announce that Mike Barry, Director of Sustainable Business at Marks & Spencer and Jos√© Sette, Executive Director of the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) will be Keynote Speakersat our 2015 Members’ Meeting in June. Mike Barry …
First-Ever Supima Better Cotton Now Available
BCI and Supima, the promotional organisation of the American Pima cotton growers, today announced the availability of 4,800 MT of BCI-licensed Supima cotton. The first Supima Better Cotton was grown by six prominent pima growers from California, Texas and New …
Better Cotton Joins ITMA 2015 as Supporting Organisation
BCI has signed an agreement to be a ”Supporting Organisation” of ITMA 2015. ITMA is one of the industry’s largest tradeshows hosted only once every 4 years, this year in Milan, Italy at FieraMilano Rho, 12 – 19 November 2015. …
BESTSELLER join the Better Cotton Fast Track Program
We are excited to announce that BESTSELLERhave become the newest Member of the Better Cotton Fast Track Program (BTFCP). One of Europe’s largest fashion brands, BESTSELLERhas been a member of the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) since 2011 and are now …