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Wholefood pioneer Suma sets out sustainability goals in annual report

The co-op has sustainability goals based around six key areas: Net zero, zero waste, nature, decent…

Researcher Naomi Terry on land justice and the future of farming

Terry worked with the Ecological Land Cooperative to produce the Jumping Fences report on racial barriers…

Indian government approves grain storage scheme for co-operatives

The project, involving several government departments, aims to create the world's largest grain storage plan

Water for Rojava Committee publishes report on recent visit

The delegation, which included the Solidarity Economy Association, visited a number of projects that have been…

Swoboda Research Conference looks at credit union services in a changing world

'It’s no use people loving credit unions if they are not borrowing from them. At the…

Playground for the New Economy 2023 looks for ways to rebuild democracy

Stir to Action brought the event north for talks, workshops, music and networking opportunities, with contributors…

Co-op Solutions report urges credit unions to adapt to changing consumer needs

The white paper, based on two surveys from EY and Mastercard, looked at the psychology behind…

Fairtrade products still sought by customers despite cost of living crisis

'It is encouraging that shoppers are staying committed to sustainability values even during hard times, to…

Annual report from Canada’s Co-operators highlights climate friendly initiatives

The insurer, which says it is currently 100% carbon neutral in its operations, has been investing…

Lincolnshire Co-op reports reduced half-year surplus but increased sales

'We are managing our costs carefully while continuing to create as much value as we can…

Boost for mutual sector as building societies beat banks on savings balances

'In 2022, building societies offered higher savings rates than those in similar accounts with the major…

Co-ops step in to support Emilia Romagna and Marche communities affected by floods

The sector is mobilising funds and supplies after the worst flooding to affect Italy in a…