Estonia sees launch of first co-operative renewable energy project

A co-operative solar park has just opened in Obinitsa, Setomaa, marking the genesis of community-based energy…

P&V Group becomes first Belgian insurer to gain climate action plan approval

Its science-based climate action plan positions mutual ownership as the key to long-term, credible climate action'

US electric co-ops push for faster permitting and grid expansion

Sector leaders met with policymakers to streamline regulations and grid investments, as rising demand for power…

BSA chief sets out vision for mutual financial services

In her first conference speech for the Building Societies Association, Sarah Harrison highlighted links with the…

Ecology Building Society opens its first ever branch

The mutual, formed in 1981, had favoured a direct-to-customer model but is seeking to fill a…

Humboldt Cooperative announces record results – and name change

The co-op, part of Western Canada’s Co-operative Retailing System, shared the news at its AGM

First Milk CEO to retire after decade at dairy co-op helm

The co-op said Shelagh Hancock 'has overseen a period of significant growth and transformation'

Restructure ahead for Co-op Bank of Kenya

The move will involve 'synergising group operations for further growth and expansion'

US credit unions step up lobbying efforts ahead of 2027 federal budget

Sector bodies are rallying to the defence of the CDFI budget, which is again under attack…

East of England Co-op launches reusable bags designed by local children

'Every competition entry we saw put a smile on our faces and these six winners are…

Kenyan tea and coffee co-operatives tackle child labour

A training programme for farmers and co-operative leaders forms part of a wider effort to eliminate…

NCBA Clusa chief presses case for home-care co-ops

Rural America’s healthcare crisis cannot be solved by the market alone, argues Doug O'Brien