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Co-op Group bags sustainability film award for its look at Argentinian Fairtrade

The film looks at the results of a Fairtrade partnership which has helped to transform life…

Review: Ethical Business Cultures in Emerging Markets

A collection of essays which look at emerging markets such as the BRICS, and ask how…

Snapshots in time: Looking back at 12 early examples of co-operation

Ed Mayo from Co-operatives UK has just published a history of co-operation – and finds cases…

Our view: What is the future of the International Co-operative Alliance?

With a new leadership and the Blueprint for a Co-operative Decade nearing its end, there are…

Fonterra launches environment plan to improve waterways

By 2025 all of its farmers will have a farm environmental plan as part of their…

Community First Credit Union passes the $1bn mark

'Our sustainable expansion demonstrates confident support from our members. We have backed this up with consistent…

WOCCU continues its relief efforts for storm-hit Caribbean

The credit union body has raised more than $100,000 in two months to help those affected…

Illinois food co-op is named ‘Best Small Business in America’

The community grocery won the $10,000 from Rubicon Global, which works with small firms to develop…

Goat dung to power local community energy project

Totnes Renewable Energy Society has been given an £18k grant to study the feasibility of the…

In the battle for net neutrality, can co-ops keep the internet open and democratic?

Small, community-owned ISPs are spreading – and could help to protect open internet access

Co-op Group receives top global award for initiatives in tackling modern slavery

Judges say the co-op is 'best in class' for its engagement with suppliers and victims of…

Learn how to communicate ethical values to members

Guidance shows how to report values to key stakeholders through narrative reporting