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Where do the ICA’s co-operative principles stand on the environment?

Should the co-op movement add an another principle to make clear their commitment to protecting the…

Re-greening a continent: Co-ops working to restore land in Africa

Farm and forestry co-ops are working to improve land management to improve sustainability and climate resilience

REScoop celebrates 10 years working for citizen-led renewable energy

The organisation celebrated the anniversary with a gathering in Athens which saw energy communities share ideas…

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…

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…

UK retail co-ops outline climate efforts in their annual reports

Updates on emissions and other sustainability issues from the Co-op Group and the independent societies

New Central Co-op store is first to launch with solar panels fitted

The solar panels are part of a wider ambition by the co-op to upgrade its stores…

East of England Co-op adopts green tech to cut road fleet emissions

The in-cab system from Lightfoot coaches drivers to operate more safely and with greater fuel efficiency

Bristol Energy Co-op launches £1m share offer to boost local community renewables

The co-op says the funds will help it roll out new renewable projects, delivering clean energy…

European co-ops respond to provisional deal on renewable energy directive

Copa and Cogeca viewed the agreement as “an acceptable compromise” but REScoop criticised it for sticking…

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…

Housing co-ops win funding bid for energy-efficient retrofits

The successful consortium bid will see 113 properties upgraded with match funding of up to £1.2m…