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BCI

BETTER COTTON INITIATIVE (BCI)

BCI is the founder and global implementer of the Better Cotton Initiative Standard System, a holistic approach that addresses sustainable cotton production from environmental, social, and economic perspectives. BCI is a non-profit global organization and the world's largest sustainable cotton program.

BCI was established to improve global cotton production for the people who produce it, the environment in which it is grown, and the future of the industry, through the joint efforts of many different stakeholders, from farmers to fashion and textile brands. It is an international initiative that aims to reduce the negative environmental and social impacts of cotton production and make the future of the industry more secure and sustainable.

To achieve this goal, BCI's approach is to continuously improve agricultural practices by equipping farmers with the necessary knowledge, skills, and tools. In this way, farmers who prioritize minimizing the harmful effects of plant protection practices, managing and using water resources efficiently, maintaining soil health, conserving and enhancing biodiversity, prioritizing and protecting fiber quality, and improving the well-being of agricultural workers, will be producing according to an internationally recognized standard.

Our association signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement with the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) on June 19, 2014, and according to this agreement, IPUD is the sole implementer of the Better Cotton Standard System in Türkiye.

BETTER COTTON

Cotton produced by farmers licensed by the BCI, which has been found to be compliant with the Better Cotton Principles and Criteria – Minimum Indicators as a result of assessments by BCI or BCI-approved third-party independent auditors, and which also fulfills other requirements defined in the BCI Assurance Model, is called Better Cotton.

Better Cotton is a value-added product to cotton, a globally recognized sustainability quality standard.

Good Cotton is cotton produced by licensed BCI farmers using sustainable methods that respect people and the environment; water and soil health and natural habitats; and provide decent working conditions for workers.

Better Cotton is called "İyi Pamuk" in Türkiye.

BETTER COTTON STANDARD SYSTEM COMPONENTS

  • Principles and Criteria: Defines how Better Cotton should be produced and its global definition within the framework of 6 fundamental principles.

  • Capacity Development: Through experienced field-level partners, it ensures that farmers are trained and supported in the Better Cotton production process.

  • Assurance Program: Through regular assessments, it measures producers' compliance with Good Cotton requirements and decides on their licensing, encouraging continuous improvement.

  • Chain of Consumption: Manages the relationship between supply and demand within İyi Pamuk's supply chain.

  • Disclosure Framework: This framework defines the terms and conditions for BCI members to use BCI logos, labels, and other rights they wish to use to create credibility and positive impact in their commitments.

  • Results and Impacts: Monitors and evaluates the expected progress/change in good cotton production.

For more information, you can visit the BCI website: https://bettercotton.org/

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