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John Lewis report highlights corporate responsibility achievements

The employee-owned retailer has looked at carbon emissions, mental health awareness and the fight against modern…

Co-op AGM passes motion to review pay ratio from top to bottom

A members’ motion aimed at addressing pay gap was passed at the Co-operative Group’s AGM today.…

How the Co-op is working to prevent modern slavery across supply chains

The retailer has been monitoring its supply chain to ensure fair treatment of workers and is…

Co-op apologises for gender stereotyping in press ad

The Co-operative Group has apologised after being accused of sexism in its latest press ad. Customers took to…

Co-op businesses included in list of great places to work

Navy Federal Credit Union, outdoor leisure co-op REI and employee-owned Publix Supermarkets have been included on…

How do we build an alternative economy from the ruins of the financial crisis?

Another Economy is Possible, edited by Manuel Castells (Polity Books, 2017) As the dust began to settle after…

The Co-operators funded project provides work experience for marginalised Canadians

In St John’s, a city on Newfoundland, Canada, a community café is offering work experience to marginalised people.…

What have co-ops been doing on International Women’s Day?

The International Co-operative Alliance has published a statement highlighting how “the world of labour is a…

Six tips for credit unions to promote women leaders

Credit unions need to address the gender gap when it comes to leadership positions, according to…

African women look to co-ops to create leadership network

The Africa for Africa Women’s Organization will mark the International Women’s Day with a conference focused…

Meet… Amelia Cargo, Co-op communicator and LGBT leader

Amelia Cargo works for the Co-operative Group as communications officer in the New Stores team based…

Where does the money go from the Fairtrade Premium?

Final preparations are underway for Fairtrade Fortnight from 27 February – 12 March, celebrating a movement to…