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US co-ops to join session on the future of sustainable food

'Younger generations see economic exclusion and inequality, political divisiveness, and are demanding a greater say in…

Midcounties Co-op opens new store near Oxford

The store is equipped with energy-efficient lighting, ventilation and refrigeration

Desjardins adheres to Principles for Responsible Banking

Desjardins pledges to align its business strategy with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and Climate Agreement

US farming co-op launches landmark sustainability programme

‘We are helping to protect farmer livelihoods and supporting their work to protect natural resources’

Co-operative research conference focuses on the transition to sustainability

The ICA CCR European Research Conference explored the roles of co-ops in creating more sustainable businesses…

Southern Co-op stores provide homes for protected bat species

‘We wanted to make sure we protected the bat population and gave them a home for…

Agri co-operatives plan to drive the bioeconomy revolution in Europe

According to Copa and Cogeca, agri-food and forestry co-operatives are showing clear leadership in this ‘silent…

Co-operative banks set out priorities for greening the financial sector

The sector reaffirmed its commitment to the Paris Agreement on climate change

How co-ops can help communities guard against climate change

A new report by the Democracy Collaborative looks at how community wealth building can help neighbourhoods…

Arla dairy co-op announces plans to go carbon neutral

Green pledges also include support for clean water systems and measures to protect biodiversity

Energy and water saving for co-operatives and social enterprises in heritage buildings

'The most sustainable energy of all, is the energy that we don’t use'

Co-operative Retail Conference will look at Brexit, new tech and sustainability

Looking ahead to next month’s event, organised by Co-operatives UK