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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Appoints Daren Abney as Executive Director

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MEMPHIS, TENN (July 26, 2023) – The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol today announced the appointment of Daren Abney as Executive Director. A sustainability veteran, Abney brings 15 years of international experience garnered in organizations across the apparel and fashion industry such as Textile Exchange and most recently Lenzing Group. As Executive Director, Abney will guide the […]

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The Trust Protocol travels to Copenhagen as the fashion world meets for Global Fashion Summit

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Today, more than ever, it’s crucial for the fashion ecosystem to work hand in hand to drive continuous improvement in sustainability. Although we see lots of initiatives and activity from across the supply chain, it’s evident there is much more we can do. It’s within this context that the fashion ecosystem convened in Copenhagen for

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U.S. Cotton Growers Can Now Apply for the Climate Smart Cotton Program 

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MEMPHIS, TENN (June 27, 2023) – U.S. cotton growers can apply now through September 1, 2023 for the Climate Smart Cotton Program, a five-year initiative led by the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol. The program aims to measure and improve the carbon footprint of the U.S. cotton industry while building on the four pillars of Climate

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Soil Health: Exploring Farm Data from the Trust Protocol

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Soil health is crucial for crop productivity, the livelihoods of growers, and the preservation of our planet. Growers invest significant time and effort in protecting soil health because it directly affects the behavior of soil, the types of plants that can thrive, and their growth potential. When soil is healthy, growers can maximize their production while minimizing

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Why Counting Counts: Unleashing the Power of Verified Data

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Episode 13 of Smarter Conversations In this podcast episode our expert Dr. Deepika Mishra discusses the power of verified field-level data in the cotton industry. Discover how this data brings value to fashion brands, retailers, and other actors in driving sustainable business practices. Gain insights into the Trust Protocol’s science-based approach, six key sustainability metrics,

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Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference: driving positive impacts on the route to net-zero

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Nowadays, aligning and adapting practices to deliver on growing stakeholder expectations is increasingly becoming a topic of core focus for those involved in the textiles industry. This includes setting credible targets for emissions reduction and demonstrating progress through transparent reporting. On the 25th and 26th April, the Sustainable Apparel and Textiles Conference (SATC) took place

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Trust Protocol Grower Enrollment Open, New Timing Aligns with Peak Cotton Marketing Dates

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MEMPHIS, TENN (May 1, 2023) – The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol announced today that enrollment for the 2023 crop year is open now through September 1, providing growers the opportunity to complete data entry prior to harvest. The updated timing also better aligns with peak cotton marketing dates and allows a member’s cotton to be

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Drapers Sustainable Fashion Conference Tackles Industry Challenges

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The textile and fashion industries have seen multiple changes within the last decades as consumers, governments and stakeholders push for more sustainability, transparency and innovation. One of the biggest challenges facing the industry is the ability to gather data from the supply chain. Outsourcing in the 1970s led to opacity as brands and retailers were

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Deepika Mishra

Standards and Data Lead (consultant)

Deepika Mishra is the Standards and Data Lead for the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, acting as a consultant for the program. As an accomplished scientist and data analytics specialist, Deepika leads on analysis of the Trust Protocol’s environmental metrics. She collaborates extensively with agricultural research institutions, conservation groups, and food and trade organizations, playing a vital role in the establishment of sustainability and social standards within the industry.

Deepika earned her Ph.D. in plant and soil science from Texas Tech University, specializing in cotton breeding and genetics. With over a decade of experience, she has spearheaded diverse agricultural projects in both India and the United States, covering crops like cotton, cowpeas, castor, sesame, guar, guayule, tomato, and field pennycress (cover crop). Her contributions also include the development and release of multiple cowpea varieties in India during her M.S. studies in vegetable breeding and genetics.