The U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol® has announced the addition of PVH Corp., one of the largest global apparel companies, and its brands Calvin Klein and TOMMY HILFIGER to the program, significantly increasing visibility of the program among retailers.
PVH Chief Sustainability Officer Marissa Pagnani McGowan said, “Joining the Trust Protocol helps us move forward in reaching our sustainability goals and driving continuous improvements in sustainable cotton sourcing for our brands and at scale for the industry. This program will enhance our ability to provide sustainable product offerings to our consumers.”
Since inception of the Trust Protocol in 2020, more than 500 brand, retailer, mill and manufacturers have become members.
Producer participation is the key to the success of the program and U.S. cotton producers interested in learning more about how they can be part of the effort are encouraged to participate in any of the upcoming Trust Protocol® enrollment webinars.
Enrollment for the 2021 crop is still open and the webinars will provide an opportunity for producers to learn more about program benefits and ask questions. Producers can register for any of these webinars at https:/ /bit.ly/2XJHDqO. Upcoming webinar dates are: Wednesday, September 29, 8:00 am CST; Tuesday, November 2, 8:00 am CST; Tuesday, November 16, 8:00 am CST; Thursday, December 9, 8:00 am CST; and Tuesday, December 14, 8:00 am CST.
More information about the Trust Protocol webinars is at https://bit.ly/3AAuEWO.