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BCI recently held its first official Partners’ meeting with Abrapa in Brasilia, which followed the successful conclusion of a Strategic Partnership Agreement between the two organisations in March of this year.As a result, all Brazilian growers of certified ABR cotton …
1.5 million people in Cameroon now benefit from Cotton made in Africa
In 2013, a Strategic Partnership Agreement was signed between BCI and Cotton made in Africa (CmiA), benchmarking standards and meaning that CmiA can now be sold as Better Cotton, increasing the amount available in the global supply chain. We’re pleased …
Former ICAC Executive Director is Better Cotton Keynote Speaker
We are pleased to have Dr Terry Townsend as our Keynote Speaker at the BCI General Assembly this June. Described by cotton media as an “industry icon and visionary”, Dr Townsend served as executive director of the International Cotton Advisory …
Former ICAC Executive Director is Better Cotton Keynote Speaker
We are pleased to have Dr Terry Townsend as our Keynote Speaker at the BCI General Assembly this June. Described by cotton media as an “industry icon and visionary”, Dr Townsend served as executive director of the International Cotton Advisory …
adidas Exceeds Better Cotton Target in 2013 Sustainability Report
BCI Pioneer member, adidas, have released their 2013 sustainability report, entitled “Fair Play’. The report details their progress in sustainable materials use and in supplier audits and makes specific reference to their achievements using Better Cotton to date. Highlights include: …
Better Cotton 2013 Annual Report released
We are very pleased to announce we have published the BCI 2013 Annual Report. This is the first of two reporting stages in 2013, in which you will find the latest updates on global numbers, membership and partnership activities, reviews …
Nike Become a Pioneer Member
We are pleased to announce that Nike have become our 6th BCI Pioneer, having been involved in the Better Cotton movement since 2008. They join a dedicated group of Retailers & Brands deeply committed to the success of Better Cotton, …
WWF Pakistan release Better Cotton Documentary
In October 2013, WWF commissioned a photographer and film crew to capture some stunning video and photos of the cotton workers and producers of Pakistan. Their voices tell the story of how BCI and WWF have together helped them to …
Making Sustainability Affordable for All: IKEA Creates a Demand for Better Cotton, Lasting Change
05.08.13 Forum for the Future www.forumforthefuture.org As international efforts are proving, sustainable cotton production doesn’t just benefit the environment – it also improves the lives of the farmers and their families. Katherine Rowland reports. Cotton has a battered reputation as …
Patrick Laine Interviewed by BBC Radio 4
As part of the BBC Radio 4’s Consumer Affairs programme “You and Yours,’ a series of programmes have been aired over the last few weeks exploring the many challenges faced in cotton production in India. In the concluding part of …
Travel and Leisure Membership Category Launched
We are excited to announce that, as of February 2014, we have added a new category to our membership offer – Travel and Leisure (T&L). A T&L member includes any for-profit organisation using cotton based goods as part of the …