At the recent Australian Cotton Conference, TaslimulHoque, Director - Operations, Square Textiles, outlined the company's commitment to integrate more sustainable practices within the cotton supply chain.

Co-hosted by the Australian Cotton Shippers Association and the International Cotton Association Ltd Women in Cotton committee, the event gathered industry leaders to address the growing demand for data transparency throughout the cotton value chain.

Key discussions at the event focused on the forthcoming European Union legislation for resource efficiency, biodiversity restoration, and pollution reduction. Panelists, including representatives from IKEA, Agri Direct Australia, and various Australian cotton stakeholders, examined the challenges and opportunities posed by these regulations.

Eimear McDonagh, Director, Agri Direct Australia Pty, emphasised on the importance of industry-wide collaboration to ensure the implementation of the EU Green Deal leads to positive outcomes without unintended consequences. The panel also stressed on the need to highlight the benefits of cotton and other natural fibers, both in Australia and globally, to support a sustainable future for the textile industry.