New growth for Cotton made in Africa
28/10/2021
Co-chief executive of Shinsegae International, Lee Seock-koo, commented: “Cotton made in Africa has impressed us. The standard addresses both social and ecological aspects of sustainable cotton production. This allows us to source our textiles sustainably and to offer our customers what they are increasingly looking for: a sustainable alternative to conventional goods.”
Managing director of Aid by Trade Foundation (CmiA’s parent organisation), Tina Stridde, added: “Only with committed partners at our side can we advocate together for small-scale farmers in Africa, their families and the responsible production of our raw materials now and in the future.
“Our recent growth shows that companies from around the world, whether small brands or global enterprises, can achieve their own sustainability goals through Cotton made in Africa and make them visible to their customers.”
Around one million small-scale farmers from ten countries in Sub-Saharan Africa - approximately 30% of African cotton producers - now work in accordance with the CmiA standard, the organisation said.
Image: Malicky S. Boaz.
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