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Agri co-ops welcome EU proposal to amend wolf conservation status

The wolf is currently listed as a strictly protected species, under Appendix II to the Bern…

Co-op Group starts push to fit solar to 700 of its sites

It hopes to install up to 76,000 panels, with the goal of generating 30,000 MWh of…

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…

Cwmpas calls for new solutions to Welsh wildlife crisis

'We need to move away from business models that take little account of potential risk to…

Housing co-op apex CCH helps member secure £40k retrofit grant

Starley Housing Co-op, in Coventry, hopes to reach net zero by 2050 and the new project…

Brighton energy co-op wins green award from Sussex Chamber of Commerce

'We have proven that our business model works, and we look forward to taking our business…

Co-op Foundation issues funds to food growers who avoid damaging peatlands

Seven partners have been found to deliver projects backed by the Foundation's Carbon Innovation Fund

Midcounties beats its targets on climate emissions and food waste

The society reports a 32% reduction in GHG emissions on 2019, and a 21% reduction in…

Bid launched to create community nature reserve in West Yorkshire

Bridestones Rewilded wants to buy and restore moorland above Todmorden, for the benefit of wildlife, the…

Bristol Energy Co-op partners with Triodos on £1m share offer

'These projects will power nearly 300 homes over 25 years, saving 1,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions and…

Midcounties partners with Big Solar Co-op to fit panels at 29 sites

'Together, we look forward to this collaboration and the impact it will have on our communities…