Farm forward sourcing with restorative impacts

Climate Beneficial™ is a holistic verification system that enables farm-traceable connectivity—creating transparent, regenerative impacts to ecosystems and U.S. farming communities.

Climate Beneficial™ was established in 2020 by Fibershed, a non-profit organization that develops regional fiber systems that build ecosystem and community health from soil to skin.

USA cotton farmer based in California holding cotton plant in his Climate Beneficial field where he implements regenerative conservation practices for natural fiber verification.

From California to the Southeast, our network of farmers are implementing regenerative practices on U.S. croplands. Originally marketed as C4 cotton (California Cotton Climate Coalition) we offer long staple cotton like Pima and Acala as well as shorter staple Upland cotton varieties.

In California, more than 200,000 acres of cotton are grown in the San Joaquin Valley—enough to create at least 7 pairs of jeans each year for every person in the state. Within cotton systems, we see an opportunity to rebuild soil carbon and water-holding capacity, renew biodiverse wildlife habitats, reduce or eliminate the use of synthetic fertilizers and herbicides, and more.

Climate Beneficial™ Verified Cotton

USA wool rancher based in California holding with flock of fine wool sheep on a rangeland where she implements regenerative practices and utilizes managed grazing as a conservation practice for natural fiber verification.

From California to the Northern Great Plains, our network of ranchers are implementing regenerative practices on U.S. rangelands. American fine white wool breeds like Rambouillet provide similar quality specifications popularized by Merino wool, with additional benefits in a variety of applications.

Grazing fiber-producing animals in cropland systems can reduce and eliminate the cost and need for herbicides and synthetic fertilization, provide a less expensive option than mowing all while building soil organic matter and effectively cycling nutrients within our farming ecosystems. Integrating grazing animals into our rangeland and forested systems reduces accumulated fire fuel load.

Climate Beneficial™ Verified Wool

We are future-proofing our natural fiber systems

  • Climate Beneficial cotton products including a spool of yarn, raw cotton fibers, and a piece of woven fabric, labeled as verified natural fiber grown in the USA.
  • Climate Beneficial Wool Verified advertisement featuring a spool of cream-colored yarn, fluffy raw wool, and a piece of brown fabric, promoting sustainable, ecosystem-friendly farming practices.
Verification Standards
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Invest in the journey

From baseline to fully verified, sourcing Climate Beneficial™ cotton and wool is an investment in U.S. farmers and the land, soil, and waterways we share.

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USA cotton farmer based in California holding cotton plant in his Climate Beneficial field where he implements regenerative conservation practices for natural fiber verification.

B5 Framework

With our Beneficial 5 Framework, we go beyond carbon with our place-based, holistic approach to restoring ecosystems through regenerative farming practices.

  • GHG Emissions Reduction

    Renewable Energy, Toxicity Load Reduction, Herbicide/Pesticide Reduction, Fertilizer Reductions

  • Investment Into Rural Economies

    Toxicity Exposure Reductions, Climate Resilience, Value Chain Collaboration, Economic Stability & Profit, Quarterly Grower Meetings

  • Chemical + Structural + Biological Health

    Chemical Balance, Structural & Biological Health Increased, Carbon Stock Increased, Carbon Cycling, Microbial Health

  • Increased Water Efficiency

    Soil Water Cycling, Water Consumption, Aquifer Recharge, Reduced Water Pollution, Eutrophication, Sedimentation

  • Biological Diversity Increased

    Native plants, Crop Diversity, Habitat Preservation, Improved Wildlife Diversity Insects/Pollinators, Habitat Support Features

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Beneficial for Brands, Farms, and our Ecosystem

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