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Bid launched to create community nature reserve in West Yorkshire

Bridestones Rewilded wants to buy and restore moorland above Todmorden, for the benefit of wildlife, the…

Midcounties beats its targets on climate emissions and food waste

The society reports a 32% reduction in GHG emissions on 2019, and a 21% reduction in…

Bristol Energy Co-op partners with Triodos on £1m share offer

'These projects will power nearly 300 homes over 25 years, saving 1,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions and…

Midcounties partners with Big Solar Co-op to fit panels at 29 sites

'Together, we look forward to this collaboration and the impact it will have on our communities…

Farmers’ co-op Openfield trials electric trucks in push for net-zero

The grain co-op, which wants to be net-zero by 2040, has partnered with electric HGV firm…

US electric co-ops apex sues government over green power rules

Green groups have welcomed new rules to tackle climate change, but NRECA says they are unlawful…

World’s credit unions urged to support sector in flood-hit Brazil

'We are going through a great tragedy. We count on the strength of cooperation and the…

US electric co-ops hit out at new rules to cut fossil power plant pollution

Health organisations and climate action groups welcomed the rules but Nreca says the plan is 'unlawful,…

Online co-op events to tackle legislation and the Green New Deal

The events are organised by Co-operatives Wales to mark Robert Owen Day and the International Day…

NCBA Clusa launches plastic recycling project to protect seas of Ecuador

The Usaid-funded project will use circular economy solutions to reduce marine plastic pollution around Manabí province…

Canadian water treatment co-op shares infrastructure upgrade loan

Red-Seine-Rat Wastewater Co-op will upgrade its facilities to help drive development in Manitoba and cut greenhouse…

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…