1、Cotton 2040 Impact ReportAccelerating systemic change towards a just and regenerative cotton sectorCotton 2040Published November 20232Cotton 2040ContentsForeword.3Executive summary.5Introduction to Cotton 2040.8Key achievements.11How we approached measurement and outreach.16Challenges.19Stakeholder

2、engagement and outcomes 21Learning and recommendations.25What next?.Resources and tools2931FOREWORD3Cotton 2040Cotton is an indispensable part of our daily lives from the clothes we wear to the textiles within our homes and businesses.Yet,in the midst of its ubiquity,an intricate supply chain remain

3、s hidden across producing,processing,manufacturing,consuming,and end-of-life that brings this remarkable fibre to fruition.In spite of the pervasiveness of cotton in our lives,and the central importance of it to many worldwide,the cotton value chain is simultaneously at risk from the climate emergen

4、cy and also afflicted with socio-economic inequalities.For a staggering 350 million people worldwide,cotton is more than a crop;it is their lifeline,a source of livelihood.Meanwhile,for the rest of us,the story behind the crop is often overlooked.Cotton 2040s impact extends far beyond its conclusion

5、 in 2023,leaving a powerful legacy in the global cotton industry through the resources and tools created,and by asking the industry to imagine and adopt transformative behaviours that are more commensurate with the needs of both people and planet.Of course,the past eight years have not been without

6、their wins and hard lessons.Theres no panacea here,although pathways to building a far more future-fit value chain and industry are clearer.Hannah CunneenCotton 2040 Project DirectorForum for the Future4Cotton 2040The reflections in this report are insights shared in service to the many stakeholders