U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol
Addressing Fashion’s Footprint at Farm Level Through Verified Sustainability Data
7 months ago - 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.
Farm-Level Data, Regenerative Practices Shaping the Future of US Cotton
7 months ago - These types of farming practices will ensure the soil used to grow cotton remains healthy enough to grow the crop year after year.
Innovation and Data Driving Sustainability in US Cotton Industry
11 months ago - 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.
Fashion’s Supply Chain Visibility Comes Into Focus
1 year ago - 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 impacts of brands and retailers will continue to grow.
When It Comes to Cotton Production, Sustainability Is in the Water
1 year ago - 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 risk.
When It Comes to Sustainable Cotton, Transparency Is Material
1 year ago - 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.
How Companies Are Joining Forces, Closing Loops, Optimizing Outputs in Complex Supply Chains
1 year ago - 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.
Holistic Approach to US Cotton-Growing Yielding Benefits for Flora, Fauna and Farmer
2 years ago - 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.
The Root of Sustainability: US Cotton Farmers Dig Deeper in the Name of Healthy Soil
2 years ago - 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.
Rising to the Challenge: Meeting the World’s Demand for More Cotton While Using Less Land
2 years ago - 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.
Research: In a Post-COVID 2021, Fashion Will Trend Toward Sustainability
2 years ago - 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.
Collaboration, Not Competition, Is the Key to Affordable and Sustainable Fashion
2 years ago - 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.
In a COVID-19 World, Brands Need to Earn Customers’ Trust Through Sustainability
3 years ago - 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.
From the Source: New System Offers Brands Data on Sustainable Cotton-Growing Practices
3 years ago - 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.