Events and Webinars
Discover the events that BCI is hosting or attending, both in-person and online. Check back regularly for all event updates.
Our Fundraising Model
The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) supports 1.6 million farmers in 15 countries in adopting more sustainable practices. This requires ongoing financial investment and robust funding streams. To achieve this, we have a unique funding model in place and raise funds …
Our Funding Partners
Funding Partners are public or private entities that fund the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)’s organisational activities and projects at farm level, directly contributing to our 2030 Strategy and paving the way towards achieving impact for smallholders worldwide. Funding Partners are …
Farmer Results 2015-16
Farm Results - BCI Farmers vs comparison farmers for 2015-16
Terms of Use
Please read this page carefully. It sets out the terms which apply to your use of the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) website and any part of its content and all materials appearing on www.bettercotton.org (“the Website”). By using the Website …
Supplier Training Programme
The Supplier Training Programme (STP) is a series of regular voluntary training sessions for Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) Suppliers. By attending the Supplier Training Programme, organisations will gain the technical knowledge to start sourcing BCI Cotton, including: Supplier training FAQ
2020 Annual Report
Our 2020 annual report provides an important opportunity to reflect on the progress we have made towards our goals in the past year, exploring field and market successes and challenges, and sharing key financial information.
Sustainable Development Goals
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are central to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a global guidance document adopted by world leaders at the United Nations Summit in September 2015. Our efforts to make Better Cotton a mainstream sustainable …
Farmer Results 2016-17
The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is committed to measuring sustainability improvements everywhere Better Cotton is produced and to evaluating the social, environmental and economic impact of the Better Cotton Standard System.
Retailer and Brand Membership
As key players in apparel and textiles, and in direct contact with consumers, Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) Retailer and Brand Members play a vital role in creating demand for more sustainable cotton. Our more than 350 Retailer and Brand Members …
Biodiversity and Land Use
Cotton farming impacts biodiversity and land use in many ways. Find out how BCI helps farmers restore the environments on and around their farms through sustainable farming practices like Integrated Pest Management and a High Conservation Value approach.