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Midcounties Co-op announces 11% cut in energy use in a single year

'Reducing our energy usage is a core element of our member-led sustainability strategy’

Retail co-ops see net zero targets validated by global body SBTi

The Co-op Group and Midcounties are the first convenience retailers to meet the most recent science-based…

Retail conference explores health and social care – and the impact of AI on retailing

Discussion ranged from retail sector trends to AI, diversity, sustainability and crime

REScoop makes its policy call ahead of the European elections

'In order for the energy transition to succeed, citizens should be placed at the centre of…

Co-op Foundation focuses on peatland in round three of Carbon Innovation Fund

'To protect our environment, we need to find sustainable solutions to make sure damaging peatlands is…

Impact report looks at Brighton energy co-op Bhesco’s fuel poverty work

'As energy prices spiked, we have seen requests for financial support via grants and fuel vouchers…

Fairtrade Coffee Standard update aims to tackle deforestation

The updated standard includes a provision that sets the deforestation cut-off date at 1 January 2014

Chilean co-ops launch fundraising appeal to support wildfire victims

The wildfires are the biggest tragedy to hit the country since the 2010 earthquake

Labour drops £28bn green pledge but commits £3.3bn to Local Power Plan

Domestic retrofit funding plans have been reduced but the party remains committed to creating 'one million…

US organic farmers’ co-op introduces carbon payments for members

Organic Valley intends to be carbon neutral by 2050

Labour commits to growing co-op and mutual finance sectors – but faces doubts on £28bn green pledge

The party's Financing Growth report promises reform of mutuals and sustainable finance - while Keir Starmer…

Co-op Group launches pilot scheme to reward sustainable beef farmers

The joint project with supplier Dunbia will help the retailer monitor the impact of sustainable farming…