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How OCA delivers value for Civil Society Organisations
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.
Join a global network pushing positive change
We are forging a leading alliance of Brands and Retailers, Suppliers and Manufacturers, and Farmer and Civil Society Groups supported by committed donors. All united by one common purpose: to accelerate the growth of a transparent, responsible, and resilient organic cotton supply chain that promotes farmer prosperity and advances the organic cotton sector’s shared sustainability goals. Become part of our purpose-driven community, embracing sustainability and empowering communities by reshaping organic cotton’s entire value chain.
55+
Organisations joined the Contributor Platform
70,000+
Farmers involved under the OCA Farm Programme in 2022-2023
91,500+
Hectares of cotton produced in the year 2022-2023
€4.2 millions
Total annual premium amount paid out to organic farmers in 2022-2023
How you benefit as a Civil Society Organisation
Become a Contributor
Join OCA today and be part of a purpose-driven alliance committed to enhancing your organisation’s sustainability efforts and growth. Together, we can drive impactful change by reshaping organic cotton’s entire value chain.
Lead change with OCA
Starting from €200/year
Annual Contributor Fees are attributed to annual turnover and organisational registration.
For Civil Society Organisations, the Annual fee is defined based on whether 1) the organisation is registered in a non-OECD country or an OECD country, and 2) for those registered in an OECD country the fee is based on their annual income in the previous financial year.
As a multi-stakeholder initiative, OCA welcomes organisations from across the global supply chain. Contributors are typically companies or organisations directly involved in the organic cotton value chain. This includes those engaged in producing, processing, trading, or selling products made from organic cotton. We welcome participation from brands, retailers, manufacturers, suppliers, and farmer-producer organisations. Additionally, we encourage civil society organisations to join. Specifically, those working directly with farmers, providing hands-on support, access to farming inputs, and capacity-building.
Success stories
See all storiesOur purpose-driven community is made up of over dozens of Brands, Manufacturers, Farmers, Retailers, and Donors committed to bringing the sustainable future of cotton forward. These are their stories.
Our Contributors
Founding Partners
Contributors
Partnering Seed Producers
Are you ready to be a catalyst for change?
FAQ
We are a multi-stakeholder organisation committed to creating a transparent, responsible, and resilient organic cotton supply chain that promotes farmer prosperity and advances the organic cotton sector’s shared sustainability goals. As an accelerator, we want to get to this future, faster.
We were created in 2016 by our founding partners Laudes Foundation, C&A, Inditex, H&M, Kering, EileenFisher, Tchibo, and Textile Exchange.
Get in touch with us and apply. OCA Contributor applications are reviewed by OCA staff and the Board of Trustees. OCA undertakes a thorough analysis of each application to ensure all criteria are met. Once approved, prospective Contributors must pay a fee and sign a Contributor Agreement giving them access to the OCA Platform. The entire process can take up to three months.
OCA favours longer-term partnerships to support farmers in transitioning to organic production or to facilitate sector-wide development, as they prove to be fundamental for the larger shift we want to see.
In our last farming season of 2022-2023, OCA connected our Brands & Retailers’ Contributors with around 80,000 farmers, which committed more than 90,000 hectares of farmland to organic cotton. Join OCA today and be part of a purpose-driven alliance committed to enhancing your organisation’s sustainability efforts and growth. Together, we can drive impactful change by reshaping organic cotton.
