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Sustainability

What is Better Cotton?

Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is the world’s largest international programme supporting sustainability, social welfare, and environmental protection in cotton production. Its main goal is to help farmers adopt environmentally friendly, socially fair, and economically sustainable farming practices.

Currently, Azerbaijan is in the process of becoming a Better Cotton country member, and within this framework, steps are being taken towards implementing BCI principles.

Better Cotton in Azerbaijan

Since 2020, Azerbaijan has been part of the programme, and farmers in several regions are producing in line with the standards.

Benefits for the farmer

Productivity increase

Efficient use of resources

Access to international markets

Reliability and added value in exports

Better Cotton principles

What is Better Cotton?