It ain't fashion, if it ain't sustainable

Alison Ward

Climate Action / REEL Cotton

27 March 2025

3 minutes

CottonConnect introduced its REEL Regenerative Code in 2021 and trained over 250,000 farmers on more regenerative agriculture practices in 2023–24.

CottonConnect's REEL Shows Reduction of Climate Impact of Cotton Cultivation by 35%

The just-released CottonConnect Impact Report 2024 analyses the outcomes of sustainable agricultural practices and urges the textiles industry to collectively work toward increasing responsible production of raw materials and supporting smallholder farmers to attain a resilient future.

Staff Writer

PRESS RELEASE / Event

20 February 2025

2 minutes

CottonConnect has worked with over 800,000 farmers across 6 countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, China, Türkiye and Egypt.

CottonConnect Showcases 'TraceBale' Traceability Platform at Bharat Tex 2025

NEW DELHI, India: CottonConnect, a leading global organisation driving responsible sourcing and resilient supply chains in the textile industry, participated in the second edition of Bharat Tex, held from February 14-17, 2025, in New Delhi.

CottonConnect has worked with over 800,000 farmers across 6 countries including India, Pakistan, Bangladesh...

PRESS RELEASE / Announcement

29 February 2024

3 minutes

CottonConnect‘s mission is aligned with Bharat Tex’s theme and looks forward to actively contributing to these discussions through diverse sessions led by its leadership team.

CottonConnect Leads Discussions on Building Resilient Supply Chains and Sustainable Practices at Bharat Tex 2024

New Delhi, Delhi, India: CottonConnect, a leading organisation driving responsible sourcing and resilient supply chains in the textile industry, participated in the ongoing Bharat Tex 2024, the world's largest textile event, taking place from February 26-29, 2024, in New Delhi, India. CottonConnect‘s mission is aligned with Bharat Tex’s theme and...

Climate Impact / Female Farmers

20 September 2023

3 minutes

According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, women form a significant 45% of the agricultural workforce in developing nations, a number climbing to 60% in Africa and Asia.

Climate Change Has Disproportionate Effect on Women Engaged in Cotton Farming

The backbone of agriculture, empowering women in the cotton value chain can have positive effects beyond farm productivity, leading to improved living standards and food security, says a new report by CottonConnect.

Staff Writer

Industry Partnership / Cotton

15 September 2022

3 minutes

Formed in 1939, the ICAC is an association of cotton producing, consuming and trading countries. It acts as a catalyst for change by helping member countries maintain a healthy world cotton economy; provides transparency to the world cotton market by serving as a clearinghouse for technical information on cotton production; and serves as a forum for discussing cotton issues of international significance.

CottonConnect Signs MoU with ICAC on Sustainability Assessments

UK's CottonConnect and the International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) have signed an agreement to work together on knowledge sharing, innovation, environmental sustainability assessment and joint project initiatives.