Materials Sector

Fashioning a better world through ethically produced textiles

Textile value chains are long and complex, spanning many types of companies, each with its own social and environmental sustainability challenges.

From Better Cotton to responsibly sourced alternatives for virgin material, our materials program fosters climate-resilient and sustainable value chains.

Through partnerships with leading brands, retailers and producing country governments, we focus on creating impact in the areas of wages, working conditions, gender, sustainable sourcing and smallholder inclusion. Addressing issues at a systemic level through landscape approaches and initiatives from fibre to finished material.

Creating positive impact for people, planet and progress

Together with our partners, we’re working to develop sustainable business models, create positive on-the-ground impact and improve sector governance in key materials-producing countries.

^“Our strategic partnership with IDH aims to unlock the full spectrum of opportunities at the production, SMEs and industry level, paving the way for a sustainable and thriving shea sector in Chad.^”

Aaron Adu –Managing Director, Global Shea Alliance

Our initiatives in the materials sector

Working for community resilience, thriving ecosystems and enhanced natural resources.

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Climate-Smart Cotton Landscapes

Supporting sustainable trade and climate-resilient practices for cotton farmers, de-risking them from climate impacts in global value chains.

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Our Journey with Better Cotton

Working with Better Cotton to enhance climate resilience and smallholder livelihoods, leveraging our expertise in landscape and impact finance.

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Alternate Material Accelerator Program (AMAP)

AMAP aims to accelerate the adoption of recycled cotton and polyester by 2025 and man-made cellulosic fibers (MMCFs) by 2030.

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Get in touch to join our materials programs

Do you want to achieve better incomes for smallholder farmers, fewer negative environmental impacts, and more sustainable sourcing at scale? Our materials sector experts are here to help.

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