U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
Addressing Fashion’s Footprint at Farm Level Through Verified Sustainability Data
Investing in data and transparency in anticipation of disclosure demands will give brands and retailers greater visibility into their supply chains, so they will be better positioned to weather the changing regulatory landscape. ... View More
Farm-Level Data, Regenerative Practices Shaping the Future of US Cotton
These types of farming practices will ensure the soil used to grow cotton remains healthy enough to grow the crop year after year. ... View More
Harnessing Field-Level Data to Measure and Improve Environmental Footprint
This session will explore themes of aggregated data, verification, sustainable growing practices, and supply chain transparency. Expect to gain valuable intelligence and insights that can help you navigate sustainability claims, highlighting cotton a... View More
Innovation and Data Driving Sustainability in US Cotton Industry
As pressures mount to make fashion more sustainable, brands, retailers, policymakers and industry leaders are all seeking assistance and assurances that global supply chains are using verified data and technology to improve the industry's footprint. ... View More
Fashion’s Supply Chain Visibility Comes Into Focus
It remains to be seen whether the SEC’s proposed climate-disclosure rules will go into effect; but with the EU bringing in sustainable textile regulations and states passing laws on supply chain due diligence, increased scrutiny over the climate im... View More
When It Comes to Cotton Production, Sustainability Is in the Water
Through new technologies, data collection and third-party verification, brands and retailers now have the critical assurances they need to show that the cotton fiber in their supply chain is more sustainably grown, with lower environmental and social... View More
When It Comes to Sustainable Cotton, Transparency Is Material
Raw material sourcing is more important than ever. Evolving attitudes among brands, retailers and consumers are creating demand for greater sustainability and transparency — starting at the seed and throughout the entire supply chain. ... View More
How Companies Are Joining Forces, Closing Loops, Optimizing Outputs in Complex Supply Chains
At SB’21 San Diego, innovators in the agriculture, electronics, food and plastics industries shared lessons learned from a variety of initiatives aimed at closing loops and optimizing value chains for a circular, regenerative future. ... View More
Holistic Approach to US Cotton-Growing Yielding Benefits for Flora, Fauna and Farmer
As consumers demand that brands and retailers provide more sustainable products and ask for transparency, companies understand that these need to start at the very beginning — in the dirt, so to speak. ... View More
The Root of Sustainability: US Cotton Farmers Dig Deeper in the Name of Healthy Soil
US cotton growers know that sustainability must start at the soil. Ensuring sustainable production for decades to come requires more than conscious growing practices — farmers must also have access to credible data on the soil’s health. ... View More
Rising to the Challenge: Meeting the World’s Demand for More Cotton While Using Less Land
US cotton growers have long been stewards of the land. They continue to adapt and innovate to develop more cotton with the space they have. The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol intends to build on this progress and create a smarter cotton future. ... View More
Research: In a Post-COVID 2021, Fashion Will Trend Toward Sustainability
Based on research conducted by the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol in 2020, here are three trends we can expect from the apparel industry — as we emerge from COVID-19 and toward a more sustainable future. ... View More
Collaboration, Not Competition, Is the Key to Affordable and Sustainable Fashion
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is a knowledge-sharing platform and partnership for the entire cotton supply chain. It offers brands and retailers better access to the cotton data that they need to be more sustainable. ... View More
In a COVID-19 World, Brands Need to Earn Customers’ Trust Through Sustainability
As fashion brands and retailers use the silver lining of COVID-19 to strengthen their sustainability commitments, the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol can help them demonstrate their sourcing and supply chain commitments to meet customer demand. ... View More
From the Source: New System Offers Brands Data on Sustainable Cotton-Growing Practices
The US Cotton Trust Protocol provides measured and verified data about US cotton; which allows fashion and textile brands and retailers to track annual progress toward their targets, and help them tell their sustainability stories. ... View More
