The Australian cotton industry, the first in Australian agriculture to independently assess its environmental impact in 1991, has been working to improve its sustainability ever since. Proud of its progress, the industry recognizes that there is still more to achieve. Managing sustainability, like growing cotton, is a complex process. The industry doesn't claim to be perfect but aims to lead in sustainable cotton production globally.
The Australian Cotton industry releases an annual sustainability update, accompanied by a summary of the update for those who want to read less, and an Excel data pack for those wanting to dig deeper.
Australian Cotton Sustainability Update 2023 for the 12 months to 30 June 2023
This snapshot provides a summary of the Australian cotton industry’s sustainability progress for the 12 months to 30 June 2023.
2023 Australian Cotton Sustainability data pack (excel spreadsheet).
Australian Cotton Sustainability Update 2022 for the 12 months to 30 June 2022
This snapshot provides a summary of the Australian cotton industry’s sustainability progress for the 12 months to 30 June 2022.
2022 Australian Cotton Sustainability data pack (excel spreadsheet).
Australian Cotton Sustainability Update 2021 for the 12 months to 30 June 2021.
This snapshot provides a summary of the Australian cotton industry’s sustainability progress for the 12 months to 30 June 2021.
2021 Australian Cotton Sustainability data pack (excel spreadsheet).
The Australian cotton industry first independently assessed its environmental impact in 1991 commissioning independent assessments every 10 years.
