Sustainable cotton production
Supporting responsible labor practices
Cargill is concerned by claims in relation to abusive or enforced labor in the cotton growing industry. We do not accept the use of illegal, abusive or enforced labor in any of our operations and we abide by the laws in the countries in which we operate.
Cotton is an essential source of income for economies and families in cotton producing countries, where significant proportions of the population depend on the crop for their livelihoods.
The cotton supply chain is complex – with multiple stages. We believe it is essential that all those in the supply chain work together with governments, local communities and nongovernmental organizations to help find practical, achievable and sustainable solutions while fostering responsible economic development. We welcome and support the initiatives being undertaken by The International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) to work with organizations, such as the International Labor Organization and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and governments to help address this.
