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We The People, We The Human.
COTTON EIGHT
THINKING
Towards a society
where happiness circulates
through fair trade cotton
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PROJECT

A project that aims to weave a sustainable society
through fair relationships between people through fair trade cotton.
That is what “COTTON EIGHT” does.

By buying and selling our products,
which are produced with consideration for people and the environment, at a fair price,
we aim to make the society and economic environment richer and more secure.

We are always committed to “people’s happiness” and
aim to change the world, the future, and the lives of all people for the better.

Variety of uses YARN APPAREL LIVINGWARE NOVELTY UNIFORM BEDDING
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What is fair trade?

Fair trade is literally “fair and equitable trade.”
In other words, it is a “trade system”
that aims to improve the lives and independence of producers and workers in developing countries
who are in a weak position by continuously purchasing raw materials and products from developing countries at fair prices.

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COTTON EIGHT
Q&A

Tell us about COTTON EIGHT!

Want to know more about COTTON EIGHT ?
We are actually developing small solutions.

  • What is
    International Fair Trade Certification?

  • “Isn’t fair trade
    being done?” There is a human rights issue.

  • “What problems
    are you solving     specifically?” Solving social issues
    hidden in the supply chain.

  • “Are you making contributions
    that make producers happier?” Contributing through
    Fair trade Premium.

  • “Can you contribute
    to the SDGs?    ” Eight goals that can be achieved.

SOCIAL CONTRIBUTIONS

IMPACT of COTTON EIGHT

The facts and figures that COTTON EIGHT has made so far.
The more we procure, the more we contribute to a better society.

PRODUCT

Product Examples

Here are some examples of products
using COTTON EIGHT cotton,
close to your daily life.

  • 01
    Made of 65% polyester and 35% cotton,
    with recycled PET used for the polyester
    and COTTON EIGHT used for the cotton.
    In addition to being environmentally friendly,
    this product also respects human rights through fair trade.
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    SPOTLIGHT
  • 02
    This is a standard dress shirt
    made of sustainable material using COTTON EIGHT yarn.
    Made of a cotton and polyester blend material,
    it is durable, and its simple design goes well with any outfit,
    such as a suit, tie, slacks, or jacket.
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    CHRISTIAN ORANI

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PARTNER

Partner Companies

  • TOYOTA TSUSHO FASHION EXPRESS LTD.
  • shikibou
  • Shinatomo Co.,Ltd
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COTTON EIGHT
Q&A

Q1

What is
International Fair Trade Certificataion?

International fair trade certification
is a system that requires certification
for all processes from the production
of raw materials to trade,
manufacturing, and the finished product.

COTTON EIGHT is a challenge
that utilizes the comprehensive strength
of the Toyota Tsusho Group.
Because the Toyota Tsusho Group
is
involved in all processes from
purchasing to manufacturing,
it is the only Japanese company
that has obtained certification
for the entire cotton supply chain.

Simply using COTTON EIGHT products
make it possible to contribute
to fair trade.
More than 8% of the cotton
in COTTON EIGHT yarn is sourced
from fair trade certified producers.

COTTON EIGHT
Q&A

Q2

“Isn’t fair trade being done?”

There is a human rights issue.

Producers’ income

improvement
of the growing environment

Safe and environmentally
friendly production

Stable supply

Trade at fair prices

Therｅ are various social issues related
to cotton in the world today.

Especially, human rights issues
such as child labor and forced labor
in many cotton producing countries
are major social issues.

COTTON EIGHT contributes
to solve these issues.
We are realizing a cycle that
respects human rights.

COTTON EIGHT
Q&A

Q3

“What problems
are you solving specifically?”

Solving social issues hidden in the supply chain.

Cotton is essential for life.
But the process of the cotton production creates
various social issues
related to people and the environment.
COTTON EIGHT contributes to
solving these issues.

  • 01
    Farmer poverty
    More than 60 % of cotton is produced by small farmers in developing countries. However, cotton production is not a sufficient source of income, and most farmers are forced to live below the poverty line.
    More than
    60%
    in poverty
  • 02
    Child labor, Forced labor
    Child labor and forced labor in the cotton industry is alarmingly common in about 17 countries around the world.
    Globally, 1 in 10 children suffers from child labor and has no access to adequate education.
    1in10 Child labor
  • 03
    Unstable prices
    Cotton prices have become unstable and declining, due to regulations and subsidies in each country, competition with synthetic fibers, and etc. Compared to the 1980s, the price per kilogram has fallen to about two-thirds.
    1980’s Present
    Price falls to about 2/3

COTTON EIGHT
Q&A

Q4

“Are you making contributions
that make producers happier?”

Contributing through Fair trade Premium

In addition to the fair payment,
there is also a transaction
called “premium”.

The premium received by
cotton producer oranizations
is used for things essential
to their lives,
such as education
and medical care in the area,
and farm toolsand fertilizer
for producers.

What is
the Fair Trade Premium?

Fair trade Premium refers to the additional funds paid to producer organizations in developing countries on top of the purchase price for agricultural products and other goods.
These funds are used to improve quality, address climate change, and support the development of social infrastructure in the community, such as education and healthcare.

COTTON EIGHT
Q&A

Q5

“Can you contribute to the SDGs?”

Eight goals that can be achieved.

Until now, the cotton industry
has been built on the suffering
of many people
including poverty,
child labor, climate change,
and soil pollution.

COTTON EIGHT approaches such
issues through “wearing”.

By choosing clothes
made with COTTON EIGHT,
you can make 8 social contributions
related to “people”.
We aim to bring infinite happiness
by enjoying clothing.

8 goals to which
COTTON EIGHT contributes

  • NO POVERTY
  • ZERO HUNGER
  • GENDER EQUALITY
  • DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
  • RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
  • CLIMATE ACTION
  • PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS
  • PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS
  • 01

    NO POVERTY

    “End poverty in all its forms everywhere”

    NO POVERTY

    This goal is central to Fair trade mission. We aim to make great strides towards a decent living income and living wage for farmers and workers.

  • 02

    ZERO HUNGER

    “End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture”

    ZERO HUNGER

    Small farmers are the ones who produce the crops that keep most of the world’s people fed.
    To achieve this goal, it is important that they build strong livelihoods.
    When farmers and workers earn dignified income or wages, they can feed their families and live better lives.

  • 03

    GENDER EQUALITY

    “Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls”

    GENDER EQUALITY

    The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) says that overcoming gender inequality could reduce the number of hungry people in the world by 150 million.
    Fair trade supports women to participate in producer associations and workplaces, earn better wages, and diverse their income sources. Pursuing fairness will increase opportunities and participation for young people as well as women.

  • 04

    DECENT WORK
    AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

    “Promote stable economic growth for better life and create society with productive decent work for all”

    DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH

    Based on the International Labor Organization (ILO) and national laws and regulations, fair trade promotes improved working conditions, supports negotiations for better wages, and works to achieve a living wage for workers on fair trade farms and organizations. The International Fair Trade Standards prohibit child and forced labor, and aim to work with young people, their communities, producer groups, and governments to address the root causes themselves.

  • 05

    RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION
    AND PRODUCTION

    “Act responsibly for the global environment and people’s health”

    RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION

    Fairt trade is the world’s most recognized ethical label. Through campaigns and advocacy activities, we work with thousands of communities and millions of citizens around the world to campaign for fairer trade. Consumers, producers and supporters work together to promote a fair society and the environment.

  • 06

    CLIMATE ACTION

    “Take urgent action to combat climate change for our planet”

    CLIMATE ACTION

    Small farmers are already suffering the greatest impacts of climate chage. Fair trade works with producer organizations and climate experts to apply ways to increase farmer’s resilience to the effects and stresses of climate change and safeguard environmental sustainability.

  • 07

    PEACE, JUSTICE
    AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS

    “Promote peaceful and inclusive societies that provide access to justice at all levels”

    PEACE, JUSTICE AND STRONG INSTITUTIONS

    Among international ethical labels, Fair trade International is the only one in which small producers and workers have 50% of the decision-making power, and sets standards and policies on a truly equal footing with the producing and consuming countries.

  • 08

    PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS

    “Vitalize the global partnership for SDGs ”

    PARTNERSHIPS FOR THE GOALS

    Power imbalances in supply chains that favor coporations over small farmers in developing countries can be a barrier to achieving the SDGs. Fair trade works constantly with multiple partners, including producer organizations, companies, trade unions, civil society, goverments, and othert multi-stakeholder institutions. Fair trade leverages these partnerships to co-create new pathways for impact.