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Interloop Partners with Organic Cotton Accelerator

strong commitment to bringing greater sustainability to raw
material sourcing as a means of bringing positive change
to the planet, and the society at large.

Talking about Interloop being part of this great initiative,
Humayun Khan, Head of Corporate Communication
Interloop Limited said “We are a business for purpose with
people, the planet and progress at the core of our business
strategy. We are passionate about the products we make,
while being responsible stewards of the resources we use.
Almost 50% of our raw materials are derived from
sustainable sources and we have increased the use of
organic cotton by around 400% since 2016. Social
responsibility and sustainability are embedded in our
corporate culture and we are integrating this approach
Interloop is always endeavoring to build a sustainable
world through positive change for its stakeholders which
also includes supplying sustainable textile Apparel to the
customers, by utilizing sustainable raw materials and
manufacturing processes.

Pursuing this cause, Interloop partnered with the Organic
Cotton Accelerator (OCA), following our undertaking to
develop a viable supply chain of sustainable raw materials
including organic cotton which is mostly imported and
expensive. By joining OCA conventional cotton cultivation,
Interloop expects to develop a consistent supply of
economical & sustainable raw material, to produce
sustainable products and make a contribution towards a
greener planet at one end, and to educate farmers about through our supply chain. By partnering with OCA, we expect
better farming techniques on the other, and support their to develop a viable and consistent supply chain of organic
health needs, especially of female cotton pickers, to make cotton and support farmers improve their livelihoods”.
a positive social impact in the society.
Organic Cotton Accelerator (OCA) is a multi-stakeholder
organization fully dedicated to organic cotton. As a global
platform, OCA is committed to bringing integrity, supply
security and measurable social and environmental impact
to organic cotton. OCA envisions a future where every time
a farmer switches to organic cotton, there is a ripple effect
of positivity; farmers earn more, their families and
communities flourish, and their land and soils get fertile for
future generations.

The OCA Management welcomed Interloop to its global
platform during the engagement call and appreciated its

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