ICA position statement on the slave trade

The Liverpool based International Cotton Association (ICA) was established in 1841, after British Parliament passed the Abolition of Slavery Act in 1833.

The ICA acknowledges the historic involvement its forefathers played in the transatlantic slave trade.

No organisation could be proud of this legacy.

Today, diversity and equitable trading is at the heart of the ICAโ€™s operation. Its Board of Directors and international membership represents all corners of the globe and it actively promotes responsible trading.

 

Places are filling fast for our next Complete Cotton training programme (21 April โ€“ 2 May 2025 in Liverpool, UK) - providing an opportunity for individuals of all ages from the cotton community, or those new to the industry, to learn about the raw cotton trade from some of the worldโ€™s leading professionals. Register at: https://loom.ly/UEKtNZQ ๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿซ๐Ÿ“Š CompleteCotton25
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If you missed the latest episode of the ICAโ€™s podcast, The Thing About Cotton โ€“ it is still available to listen to. Featuring Rebecca Owen (Better Cotton) and Iqra Inam (Sapphire Textiles) for an insightful discussion on the evolving role of WomeninCotton, the intersection of local farming with global ESG goals and the importance of transparency in the supply chain. In this short clip, Rebecca shares the one thing about cotton she would like the audience to know. Listen to the full episode at: https://loom.ly/zb5h3MU TTACotton WomeninCotton
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