Midcounties Co-op wins Edie sustainability award for energy project of the year

Measures from the co-op include in-store energy efficiency awareness, reduced electricity usage and its Community Power…

Fairtrade and retail: How farmers benefit from your purchases

As producers struggle with input cost inflation and climate change, Fairtrade is more vital than ever

Co-operative Bank of Kenya reports 30% growth in annual profit

The bank has also made moves towards ESG goals, continued its support for small business and…

ICMIF and UN open applications for innovation challenge in mutual insurance

The partnership will promote innovative mutual insurance schemes to better protect the most vulnerable in developing…

Vancouver property management business launches housing co-op for staff

'For certain people the co-op model is what works well and what helps them feel like…

West Yorkshire mayor cuts ribbon on Leeds Credit Union’s new headquarters

The move to a larger site is part of the credit union’s growth plans

Fairtrade Fortnight 2023 highlights climate crisis

Over 27 February – 12 March 2023, the Fairtrade Foundation is spotlighting the effects of climate…

Filipino co-ops discuss digital at their first national congress

Digitisation is needed to future-proof co-ops and open up new markets, says the NCBC

16,000 people sign up to Ripple Energy’s third consumer-owned energy project

'People are gradually finding out that better green energy options are available and when they do…

Brazilian co-ops to explore producing green hydrogen from animal waste

The potential total production capacity is around 275 tonnes of hydrogen energy per day

Co-ops join MPs’ calls for more government support for local journalism

Longer-term funding that reaches smaller titles is needed, says the report

Co-operators in Jordan look at changes to national sector legislation

Proposals include the inclusion of non-Jordanians in co-ops, strengthening the representation of co-ops and enhancing the…