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Wholefood pioneer Suma sets out sustainability goals in annual report

The co-op has sustainability goals based around six key areas: Net zero, zero waste, nature, decent…

Annual report from Canada’s Co-operators highlights climate friendly initiatives

The insurer, which says it is currently 100% carbon neutral in its operations, has been investing…

UK retail co-ops outline climate efforts in their annual reports

Updates on emissions and other sustainability issues from the Co-op Group and the independent societies

Record number of Canadian housing co-ops in line for small grants for green projects

Sector apex CHF Canada will allocate over $160,000 to help co-ops launch sustainability projects such as…

REI co-op donates US$40m to nonprofits working for a more equitable outdoors

Money from the retailer's Cooperative Action Fund will support organisations working to drive inclusion in outdoor…

Railcoop suspends freight activities to focus on developing passenger services

The French co-op plans to launch its first passenger service next year and is running fundraisers…

Dubai’s Union Coop signs agreement with World Wildlife Fund

The co-op will support the work of Emirates Nature-WWF as part of its wider social responsibility…

East of England Co-op adopts green tech to cut road fleet emissions

The in-cab system from Lightfoot coaches drivers to operate more safely and with greater fuel efficiency

First Milk dairy co-op acquires B Corp status through its sustainability efforts

The UK co-op has been working on net zero targets and the development of regenerative agriculture…

Co-ops look for efficiency and sustainability in agri-food value chains

Four innovations under development through project were presented at an event in Brussels, co-hosted by Euro…

Midcounties Co-op wins Edie sustainability award for energy project of the year

Measures from the co-op include in-store energy efficiency awareness, reduced electricity usage and its Community Power…

Community farm in South London launches £50k crowdfunder to beat cost of living crisis

The seven-acre Sutton Community Farm partners with local food banks and charities to offer healthy, environmentally…