COTTON ON GROUP
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It ’ s also about having fun , engaging with your team and really connecting with them .”
Not only does the company foster the talents of its own people , but it ’ s also helping to enrich the lives of local communities across the globe . Today , cotton is one of the most commonly used natural fibres in the world with more than 25mn tonnes produced every year .
As a business , Cotton On Group has set itself an ambitious goal to have 100 % sustainable cotton throughout its supply chain by 2021 . To achieve this it has developed a unique partnership with the Better Cotton Initiative and has launched its very first sustainable cotton program in Kwale County , Kenya , known as Kwale Cotton . Through the program , Cotton On Group works closely with farmers in Kwale to help them transition from subsistence farming to more sustainable cotton farming practices . In addition to funding the training and setup of each farm , the Group is committed to purchasing 100 % of the cotton lint ,
NOVEMBER 2018