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Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)

Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)

Operates global certification and chain-of-custody systems for more sustainable cotton.

Maílis Carrilho
Added by Maílis Carrilho on September 8th, 2026

Summary

The Better Cotton Initiative, or BCI, is a global nonprofit organization that operates the Better Cotton Standard System for more sustainable cotton production and supply-chain claims. Its system includes producer requirements through the Better Cotton Principles and Criteria, third-party certification, chain-of-custody requirements and rules for product and brand claims. Better Cotton is increasingly focused on certified and traceable BCI Cotton for product-level labeling.

Details

Company name
Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)
Headquarters
Geneva, 🇨🇭 Switzerland
Date of establishment
2009