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Co-ops, food and climate: COP26 looks for a fair way to reform farming

Jo Whitfield, CEO of Co-op Food, joined Mary Kinyua, chair of Fairtrade Africa, for the discussion

First Milk announces farming bonus for emissions reduction

The dairy co-op wants farmers to draw up regenerative farming plans for carbon reduction and sequestration

Carbon Co-op wins Ashden Award in ceremony at COP26

'In this pivotal moment for the future of humankind it is vital we highlight trailblazing, inspiring…

Irish co-op sector reacts to government’s climate plan

Jerry Long, president of national sector body ICOS, says farmers will need help to hit the…

Co-op Group report on ethical consumption says shoppers need help to do the right thing

'We need to act now to support consumers in making ethical purchasing decisions, be that the…

Community energy sector hosts COP26 Glasgow solar visit to highlight its climate role

Local dignitaries and international energy co-op leaders visited a pV array installed on one of the…

ICMIF showcases responsible investments initiatives at UN climate change panel

ICMIF members are collectively investing US$570bn in responsible investments

Life after subsidies: Partnership options for community energy

Community Energy England held a day of online sessions to share knowledge and lessons for financing…

Co-op College campaign to put education into climate action

A taster course and webinar from the College will look at co-ops, sustainability and community

Do more, faster, together: UK co-ops pledge climate action ahead of COP26

'Collective action, among business and within communities, is going to be critical to a fast, effective…

Government net zero strategy ‘needs more support for co-ops and community energy’

Community Energy England and Co-operatives UK respond to the government‘s plans for the carbon transition

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