The Expert Panel on the Social, Environmental and Economic Performance of Cotton Production (SEEP) was formally established as a result of the deliberations of the 65th International Cotton Advisory Committee (ICAC) Plenary Meeting in Goiania, Brazil,in September 2006. At the time, the cotton industry was becoming increasingly focussed on its broad sustainability obligations. The ICAC has responded to concerns about the industry's sustainability performance by increasing its engagement with companies and other stakeholders. The SEEP panel developed a range of sustainability indicators to help the cotton industry improve its sustainability performance and to seek appropriate responses to problematic activities.
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