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With the world trailing behind its sustainability goals, can co-ops get things back on track?

CM50, a circle of co-op and mutual leaders, has been created to position the movement at…

Co-op Group launches £820k fund for sustainable farming

Beef, lamb and dairy farmers will be rewarded for their efforts in reducing carbon emissions and…

Central Co-op works with supplier Lyreco to curb environmental impact

The retail society is introducing chemical-free cleaning solutions and a more efficient method of dealing with…

Asian co-op leaders look at governance and social media

'The next century of the Singapore co-operative movement hinges on the leaders we develop, the decisions…

Global agri co-op CHS shares progress on sustainability goals

2024 saw CHS complete its first Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas inventory

Ecology co-op launched to boost wildlife around Wrexham industrial estate

Areas of focus include boosting the great crested newt population, bee conservation and wildflower planting

Fairtrade asks MEPs to reject deforestation law amendments

The EPP is the largest political group in the European Parliament with 188 MEPs

Puerto Rico beef co-op awarded $21.2m for conservation project

The newly formed co-op plans to use the money for a 'climate-smart' beef cattle initiative"

Fairtrade organic cotton better for farmers and planet, study finds

Fairtrade cotton farms in India were found to produce less carbon and use resources more efficiently

Fairtrade co-ops are better for forest conservation, says report

The study was conducted in response to the EU adopting a new deforestation regulation in 2023

Heart of England Co-op hails multi-million spend on green upgrades

Phil Shanahan writes about the latest sustainability initiatives at the retail society, including refrigeration and lighting…

Suma Wholefoods co-op publishes annual sustainability data

Suma aims to reach net zero scope one and two emissions by 2035