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Southern Co-op introduces UK’s first fully electric Tesla-based hearse

The emission-free electric vehicle will be recharged by the co-op using renewable electricity

Central England Co-op uses automation to improve shared services work

The society says Robotic Process Automation will improve efficiency, safeguard data and ensure regulatory compliance

Plunkett launches annual awards for rural community businesses

'Plunkett’s awards celebrate the hard work of everyday people who come together and create extraordinary businesses…

Lincolnshire Co-op raises more cash for school breakfast clubs

The £221,275 donation guarantees funding for the clubs for three years

Ghanaian minister tells small-scale miners to form co-operatives

Between 60-80% of miners operate illegally in Ghana

Midcounties launches Your Co-op membership app

The society says the app will allow members to access offers, select causes for community support,…

Midcounties announces operating profit of £5.4m for half year

CEO Phil Ponsonby said management teams continued to work towards the co-op's long-term objectives despite the…

Climate change puts millions of Fairtrade farmers at risks, says new report

The study assess potential climate change impacts on the production and producers of major crops, including…

Co-operative Bank of Kenya plans to boost green financing

A funding deal signed by the bank reflects increased demand for solar energy in the country,…

Meet … Mike Smyth, chair of Energy4All

Community energy 'helps to engage local people, retain wealth and compensates people with a share of…

Co-op Group responds to lorry driver shortage with apprenticeship scheme

'We’ll be able to help driver recruitment by attracting new talent and make the sector more…

Co-op Group joins international ‘Count Us In’ campaign on climate change

The campaign wants 1 billion citizens to reduce their carbon pollution and make a difference by…