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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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Better Cotton Conference 2025
The annual Better Cotton Conference is back! This year, we’re gathering in the vibrant city of İzmir, Türkiye, bringing together industry leaders, farmers, policymakers and innovators for two days of bold ideas, collaboration and action. From building a fairer future …
2023-24 Annual Report: Impact, Expansion and Farmer Resilience
Better Cotton has published its 2023-24 Annual Report, highlighting its global impact, programme expansion, and the resilience of cotton-growing communities.
Better Cotton Programme Partner Meeting
The Better Cotton Annual Programme Partner Meeting is a three-day event that brings together Programme Partners to inspire progress, share best practices for implementing the Better Cotton principles and criteria, and to update partners on new initiatives. The meeting is …
Chain of Custody Standard v1.1 and Claims Framework v4.0 Consultation Kick-off Webinar
Over the next two months, Better Cotton is launching a public consultation on both our Chain of Custody Standard (version 1.1) and our new Claims Framework (version 4.0). This marks a significant milestone for our system, as we incorporate changes …
Earthsight: Better Cotton Community Engagement Report Summary and Action Plan Update
In April 2024, Better Cotton was the focus of a report, published by the environmental non-profit, Earthsight, which highlighted issues in the cotton industry of Brazil’s Matopiba region. Better Cotton commissioned an independent consultant1 to investigate potential non-compliances on selected …
Supplier Training Programme Part 1 and 2: Get Ready for Traceability – Chain of Custody Standard & the Better Cotton Platform (MANDARIN)
This online training session is directed to all existing and new Better Cotton Suppliers and Manufacturers who are interested in learning more about Traceable (also known as Physical) Better Cotton, the Better Cotton Platform (BCP), and the Chain of Custody …
Certification: Why Better Cotton is Making the Transition
By Alan McClay, CEO at Better Cotton As the world’s largest cotton sustainability initiative, Better Cotton’s goal is to drive significant, lasting impact as we support the production of more equitable and sustainable cotton. In just 15 years, we have …
Better Cotton Large Farm Dialogue
The Large Farm Dialogue Series is an initiative to bring together selected partners working where cotton is grown in large fields, is highly mechanised, and/or relies on permanent hired labour. The objective is to foster knowledge sharing across partners and …
Better Cotton Conference 2024: Interview With Ali Ertuğrul from USB Certification
In June, we held our annual Better Cotton Conference in Istanbul, Türkiye, bringing together over 400 attendees online and in-person for two days of highly insightful discussions on how to accelerate impact at field level. The conference wouldn’t be possible …
Better Cotton Pakistan Partners with PULSE to Enhance Data Transparency
Better Cotton Pakistan has announced a strategic partnership with the Punjab Urban Land Systems Enhancement (PULSE) initiative to improve verifiable cotton farming data and enhance transparency within the textile supply chain. In smallholder countries such as Pakistan, the large number …
Better Cotton Conference 2024: Interview With Alexander Ellebrecht From Source Intelligence
"Farmers have to show that they are moving towards more sustainable practices, and we have to ensure they are rewarded for that. The foundation of that is transparency, traceability, and commitment along the whole supply chain. "