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Co-operatives make their voices heard at Cop30 in Brazil

Co-ops joined sessions on green finance, low-carbon agriculture, renewable energy, bioeconomy, sustainable logistics, food security and…

Channel Islands Co-op’s climate targets win backing of SBTi

The society has pledged to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by…

Midcounties claims 38% cut in direct greenhouse emissions since 2019

The society has released a sustainability report to highlight climate issues as the world gathers for…

Fairtrade launches €1m sustainable agriculture programme in Indonesia

The partnership with Indonesian NGO Bina Desa will support over 1,600 farmers

Central Co-op says it has saved 8,800 tonnes of food waste

The retail society says it made the saving over three years through a partnership with Retail…

Co-op Group plans move to 100% ASC certification for farmed seafood

The retailer says the move strengthens its commitment to responsible sourcing

Sustainability update from worker co-op Suma Wholefoods

The report looks at six key areas: net zero, nature, zero waste, decent work, healthy and…

Brazil’s co-ops have big asks ahead of COP30

The country’s co-op movement is trying to boost its presence in climate discussions and reaffirm its…

Canadian insurer Co-operators increases climate investment goals to $3bn

This is an increase from a $2bn baseline in 2024, representing 21% of the company's investment…

Suma co-op wins Sky ad campaign in sustainability competition

The ads will spotlight Suma’s mission to support sustainable, community-first businesses and encourage consumers to shop…

What to expect from the Global Innovation Coop Summit?

In its third in-person edition, GICS will explore how co-ops can provide solutions to some of…

Lincolnshire Co-op’s climate targets given scientific backing

The society aims to reach net zero by 2045 and has been given the backing of…