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Bill to boost green co-op investment fails to win government backing

Anna McMorrin's bill would have allowed member-owned businesses to raise green finance on long-term sustainable projects

US energy co-op plans small-scale nuclear reactors

The Utah-based energy supplier wants to build 12 small-scale reactors developed by Oregon's NuScale Power, as…

Green Share Bill to unlock sustainable investment for co-ops gets second reading

The private members bill from Labour MP Anna McMorrin would allow member-owned businesses to raise green…

New Forest fire risk: Southern Co-op stops selling instant BBQs, but Group continues

The National Park Authority has asked retailers in the area to pull disposable barbecues from their…

Meet … Shaz Rahman, newly elected director of Co-op Press

'The co-op movement is able to encompass lots of different things into an organisational structure and…

Citizen power brings renewable energy to Leuven

Ten public buildings in the Belgian city will be fitted with solar panels, saving 180 tons…

Build back greener: Copac webinar urges co-ops to lead on climate

'The time for co-operation and concern for community is now!' says Ariel Guarco.

Two new community businesses in Wales stress green credentials

WoodsWork wants to crowdfund land for carbon offsetting; and Garrison Farm wants to build an eco-friendly…

How the world marked the International Day of Co-operatives

This year the movement focuses on its role in tackling the climate emergency

New economy or business as usual? Co-ops and sustainability after Covid-19

'We have the unique opportunity to clear out what wasn’t working for us. It would be…

Ecology Building Society announces record profit of more than £1m

'Our members can be assured that their money is delivering a real contribution to the increasing…

Ecological Land Co-operative launches 2020 share offer

ELC has helped to return 99 acres of land to eco-farming practices