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Dutch dairy co-op to install solar panels on 310 farm rooftops

Chief executive Roelof Joosten says he wants the agricultural sector to ‘play an even more important…

Carbon Trust re-awards sustainability standards to Central England Co-op

Since 2010, the society has reduced its total carbon footprint by 35.8 % with efficiency measures…

Agri co-ops join initiative to address land abandonment in Valencia

A number of co-op federations are members of a group set up by the Ministry of…

Asda and Co-op to work together on supplier sustainability data

It is hoped the move will save suppliers from having to duplicate the task of submitting…

Welsh community launches turbine share offer on Go Green Day

The community benefit society is backing climate change charity Size of Wales in a bid to…

Hawaiian energy co-op unveils plans for ambitious solar power and hydro storage project

Kauai Island Utility Co-operative will invest millions of dollars in infrastructure improvements and ongoing maintenance on…

Co-ops’ head offices are among the most beautiful buildings in the world

From the Co-op Group’s innovative Manchester HQ to Desjardins in Canada with its living wall, the…

Gro Harlem Brundtland to close the Alliance’s Global Conference in Malaysia

The 'Mother of Sustainability’ and former Norwegian prime minister will talk about how to build a…

Co-op retailers raise money for floods and hurricane appeal

Midcounties, Central England and Heart of England have joined donors including the Co-op Bank, the Co-op…

Offshore wind auction shows fall in renewable costs – but community schemes face barriers

Tough planning rules mean onshore schemes favoured by community projects are unlikely to get the go-ahead

Fonterra co-op ‘should lead the way on green farming’

Fonterra's social responsibility chief said it was important to address the issues of growing demand for…

US co-ops and credit unions rush to aid communities hit by Hurricane Harvey

Electric co-ops in Texas and Louisiana are battling to restore power while the rest of the…