Our Vision
Launched in 2020, the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is designed to set a new standard in more sustainably grown cotton, ensuring it contributes to the protection and preservation of the planet, using the most sustainable and responsible techniques.
Aligned with the U.N. Sustainable Development Goals, the Trust Protocol is the only system that provides quantifiable and verifiable goals and measurement and drives continuous improvement in six key sustainability metrics – land use, soil carbon, water management, soil loss, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy efficiency. As well as the world’s first sustainable cotton fiber to offer article-level supply chain transparency to all members.
The Trust Protocol’s purpose is to ensure that we contribute to a more sustainable and transparent world, by creating positive impact, measuring outcomes, driving innovation and assuring trust in U.S. Cotton.
Our Purpose
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the world’s most trusted fiber program where full traceability is a reality and continuous, measurable improvement of our environmental footprint sets the standard for the global market.
The Trust Protocol’s mission is to create a sustainable standard for U.S. Cotton that is data-powered, traceable by design, and generates positive impact through the global cotton value system – from farms to finished product.
Our Mission
Our Core Values
The Trust Protocol’s core values include a commitment to U.S. cotton’s legacy of authenticity, innovation and excellence, environmental stewardship, caring of people, and personal and corporate integrity.
The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol’s Theory of Change includes the program’s mission, vision and core values, and is grounded on science-based measurement and feedback. It contains information on how the Trust Protocol operates – from farm to fabric – and the membership journey.
