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Co-ops respond to EU’s plans to boost its social economy

Spcial Economy Europe, Euricse and Cooperatives Europe are among the organisations which helped develop the pathway

US agri co-op giant CHS details its latest moves on sustainability

The report points to actions including wastewater recycling, responsible soybean sourcing and the monitoring of climate…

Central Co-op partners with renewables firm to install solar at its stores

The society says the partnership with Sol PV Group will save over 11 million kWh of…

Scotmid seeks groups to take part in its nationwide ‘community orchard’

The retail society is offering funding for groups to plant fruit trees and bushes across Scotland

Carbon Co-op looks for community retrofit champions in west Yorkshire town

The eight-month scheme will run in Todmorden with the goal of improving energy efficiency and addressing…

Last chance to join Big Solar Co-op’s share offer for rooftop projects

The co-op has so far raised £750k, enough to add 3MW of solar to its portfolio…

Christmas gift guide: Ethical gifts on a budget

Ethical presents for under £5 and £10, plus co-op craft goods, green-fingered gifts, drinks and subscription…

Australian co-op apex BCCM calls for fresh action on climate change

'This is a race against time and we don’t know if we are going to win…

Co-op Group launches report on global water security at COP27

More than a quarter of the world’s population has no access to a safely managed drinking…

Coop Italia removes 42 tons of plastic from the sea

The retailer launched the project three years ago, using a combination of trash-eating gadgets, drones and…

Retail co-ops criticise ‘bias’ in EU consultation on new genomic techniques

Euro Coop joined 39 other organisations to argue that the European Commission's survey lacked transparency and…

COP27: Fair Trade organisations launch urgent call for ‘inclusive climate solutions’

'It is urgent to untap the potential of worldwide smallholder farmers, producers and artisans to contribute…