Annual
Report
2023

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OCA
annual report
‍2023

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our vision

We believe organic cotton is the catalyst for a truly sustainable textile sector. We envision a future where, every time a farmer switches to organic cotton, there is a ripple effect of positivity; farmers earn more and their land and soils are fertile for future generations, protecting our planet. We call this the Organic Cotton Effect. We’re committing to enabling this future by creating a transparent, responsible and resilient organic cotton supply chain that prioritises delivering farmer prosperity and meeting the sector’s shared sustainability goals. As an accelerator, we want to get to this future, faster.

our mission

OCA unites the sector to unleash the organic cotton effect - organic cotton’s potential for positive impact, from field to fashion, for people and the planet. By working together, we can realise the Organic Cotton Effect.

A message from our leadership

Read the foreword by Keith Tyrell, Chair of the OCA Board of Trustees, and Bart Vollaard, our Executive Director.

Read the full message

These are some of OCA's achievements in 2023, including key numbers showcasing our progress in advancing organic cotton farming and supporting farmers on the journey to organic.

2023 in
‍numbers

farmers involved

hectares of cotton production

average premium paid to OCA farmers on top of market price

total tons of seed cotton procured

higher average net income from cotton per hectare compared to conventional farmers

Partners and Contributors

total annual amount paid out to organic farmers as premium

€

4.2

million

Discover how OCA’s major initiatives and accomplishments in 2023 have driven progress in the organic cotton industry across key areas of impact.

our
impact
in 2023

Empowering farmers for a more prosperous future

Boosting Access to Seeds

Scaling Organic Cotton Farming for a Greener Future

Powerful On-the-Ground Farm Insights

Bringing the Sector Together – From Farm to Fashion

Discover how our leadership and dedicated teams drive our commitment to sustainable organic cotton farming.

ABOUT
OCA

OUR GOVERNANCE

OUR TEAM AND VALUES

Meet our Founding Partners, Contributors, and Donors who play a crucial role in supporting OCA’s mission. Their collaboration and generosity enable our impactful work in the organic cotton industry.