FAQs
In May of 2022, the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol announced that grower participation for the 2021/22 crop doubled since the program’s pilot last year. During our second year there was an estimated 1.1 million cotton acres enrolled.
The Protocol Consumption Management Solution (PCMS) is our traceability and transparency solution that allows the tracking of U.S. cotton and cotton specifically grown on Protocol producers’ farms.
U.S. cotton growers lead the world in responsibly produced cotton. Through the Cotton LEADS program, which is a national-level program representing all U.S. cotton growers, U.S. cotton industry organizations and growers communicate the advancements, commitment, and responsible production efforts to more than 650 retailer, brand, and manufacturer partners in more than 30 countries. For manufacturers, brands, and retailers, membership in the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol offers an additional, enhanced way to measure and verify the U.S. cotton in their supply chain.
Fees cover program administration and infrastructure with the aim of providing profits back to Trust Protocol grower members.
