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New ICA guides on sustainability reporting and promoting co-ops

The guides outline the changes that are needed to help advocate co-ops - and how co-ops…

Sales up 3.1% at Coop Switzerland as market share grows

The retailer reported strong growth across its stores and in its online supermarkets and electronics divisions

2017 in focus: Some of the key topics in the co-operative year

From austerity and the future of farming to youth engagement and sustainability, the movement has placed…

2017 in review: The co-op movement and sustainability

Here is a recap on how the sector has been delivering various sustainability projects last year…

East of England to sell food after Best Before date to cut food waste

The retailer is also using sales data to improve its stocking methods and cut down on…

Review: Ethical Business Cultures in Emerging Markets

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

SHRUB co-op wins Climate Challenge Fund Award

The co-op currently has over 330 members, with 1,000 people using the shop regularly and 3,800…

Fonterra launches environment plan to improve waterways

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

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…

How to play a role in building a sustainable future

In her keynote speech, Dr Gro Harlem Brundtland warned the world faces serious challenges when it…

Crédit Agricole leads the way on integrated reporting for social impact

The co-op, one of France’s top three banks, has joined a global movement to change the…

Rabobank launches $1bn programme to support sustainable food production

The three-year Kickstart Food project ties in with efforts by the UN to ensure the world…