How OCA delivers value for Brands and Retailers

At the heart of change is collective action. Together, we are shaping a new era for organic cotton—one defined by a transparent, resilient and responsible supply chain, from field to fashion, for people and the planet.

Gain in-depth insights and demonstrate the positive effect of your Organic Cotton sourcing strategy.

• Access verified farm-level data with the OCA Farm Programme Insights Dashboard, providing crucial insights for your supply chain.
• Our programme enhances your understanding of the impact of your organic cotton support, covering sustainability and key sourcing areas like farmer livelihoods, environmental metrics, and working conditions.
• Use independently verified data to improve sourcing decisions and demonstrate outcomes to customers and stakeholders

OCA facilitates transparent supply chains and direct farmer connections, providing cost transparency and improving farmer livelihoods.

• Achieve farmer-level transparency by identifying all farm groups and individual farmers in your organic cotton supply chain.
• Utilise our open costing model to gain a comprehensive understanding of the costs associated with your organic sourcing, ensuring proper resource allocation.
• Benefit from OCA’s due diligence and third-party verification at the farm-group level, ensuring quality project implementation.
• Optimise operations with OCA’s resources and support, including procurement assistance, farm-level agreements, cost management, and market price insights.

Join a community of top brands in a peer exchange network to drive collective progress in sustainable Organic Cotton sourcing.

• Join a community of like-minded brands and retailers to exchange best practices and address organisation-specific issues through both in-person and virtual platforms.
• Participate in OCA’s multi-stakeholder meetings and events, bringing together industry experts and key players to collectively address challenges and foster progress across the value chain.
• Tap into OCA’s vast network of experts in supply chain, agriculture, sustainability, and beyond. Gain access to valuable training, educational resources, and dedicated sessions via our Contributor Portal.

OCA gives brands and retailers the supply access, verified data and sourcing infrastructure to make organic cotton a commercially dependable part of their business.

• Join a top industry programme linking you with farming communities at your supply chain’s outset.
• Empower farmers through investments that directly improve their lives and bolster the organic cotton sector.
• Invest in trusted farm-level services offering vital training, organic inputs, and ongoing support.
• Show dedication to the future of organic farming, its practitioners, and the environment.