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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…

Lessons from north America: the power of community-owned food stores in the age of grocery giants

In Canada, 80% of grocery sales go to just five retailers. Author and co-operator Jon Steinman…

A People’s Food Policy to safeguard the future of food

After 18 months of nation-wide consultations, a ground-breaking manifesto is urging the government to develop a…

New plastic film developed to help Co-op Group hit recycling target

The Group is partnered with a specialist firm, Coveris, which has created the new product to…

Co-op Switzerland on track for achieving CO2 neutrality by 2023

The retailer plans to cut energy consumption, increase renewable sourcing and use offsetting schemes to hit…

Lincolnshire members mucking in for the Big Co-op Clean

The co-op is encouraging members to muck in and help spruce up Lincolnshire’s green spaces

Meet … Dan McCallum, renewable energy expert at Awel Aman Tawe

The project manager at the South Wales community energy charity talks about his work setting up…

Our view: Are we taking responsibility for nature?

Co-ops around the world have pledged to protect the environment – and that should extend throughout…