At OCA, we believe organic cotton is the catalyst for a truly sustainable textile sector.
We envision a future where, every time a farmer switches to organic cotton, there is a ripple effect of positivity.
Farmers earn more and have access to better working conditions and secure livelihoods. Their land and soils are regenerated, biodiversity thrives, and together we contribute to combating climate change.
We call this the Organic Cotton Effect. As an accelerator, we want to get to this future, faster.
We scale and develop our work by building on a strong and growing foundation of evidence, collaboration, and impact across the organic cotton value chain.
At OCA, we have brought together a diverse and committed community, from farmers and local partners to brands, suppliers and civil society, to prove that organic cotton can deliver real, lasting change at scale.
Together, we demonstrate that when the right support systems, market commitments, and enabling frameworks are in place, organic cotton works: for farmers, for nature, and for the future of the textile sector.
Key foundations of our work include:
We work closely with our Implementing Partners to help farmers build stronger, more resilient farms through practical training, support, and innovation.
This includes developing and sharing training materials, improving access to organic inputs, seeds, tools, and reliable information, and introducing new approaches that make farming systems more effective and inclusive.
We aim to scale responsibly by expanding our reach, simplifying how the programme works, and keeping farmers at the centre of everything we do.
We are also extending our geographic presence through strategic partnerships and strengthening collaborations with organic chain-of-custody and traceability systems, helping sourcing partners access organic cotton with greater confidence and transparency.
By turning insights into action, we support adaptive management and continuous improvement across our programmes, enabling us to clearly demonstrate results while strengthening learning throughout our interventions.
A strong and engaged community is essential for lasting change. We are working to grow both the number and diversity of our Contributors and donors, while deepening engagement and strengthening collaboration across our partner network.
Strong positioning and policy engagement are essential to scaling the impact of organic cotton. We are strengthening OCA’s positioning to increase visibility, relevance, and recognition across the textile sector, ensuring that organic cotton is clearly understood as a key sustainable fibre with proven social and environmental value.
Our 2030 Strategy creates shared value across the cotton sector:
By 2030, we aim to achieve a transparent, responsible, and resilient organic cotton supply chain that promotes farmer prosperity and advances shared sustainability goals. The way forward is clear, but we cannot do it alone. Realising our vision requires a united sector. Join us in our mission to deliver positive change to farmers, brands, and customers who want to know their purchases are backing a fair and sustainable industry.
