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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Welcomes Sri Lankan Origin Global Apparel Manufacturer Hela Clothing as New Member

MEMPHIS, TENN (October 7, 2021) – The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol welcomes global apparel manufacturer Hela Clothing, a provider of sustainability-focused supply chain solutions, as a new member. With facilities located in Sri Lanka, Kenya Ethiopia and Egypt, the company supplies products for some of the world’s most recognizable brands, including Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, VF

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Engaging Stakeholders

 This document, prepared in support of Trust Protocol application for ISEAL community membership, summarises the ongoing monitoring, stakeholder consultation and review of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol to ensure it remains relevant to its goals to improve the impact of U.S.-grown cotton on people and planet. 

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U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol Adds Global Apparel Leader, PVH Corp., and its Iconic Brands as Members

MEMPHIS, TENN (September 9, 2021) – The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol is pleased to announce the membership of PVH Corp., one of the largest global apparel companies. This membership will help PVH achieve its commitment to sustainably source 100% of its cotton by 2025. By joining the Trust Protocol, PVH will receive verified data on sustainability

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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.