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Co-op Group launches pilot scheme to reward sustainable beef farmers

The joint project with supplier Dunbia will help the retailer monitor the impact of sustainable farming…

European co-ops invest in vertical farming as climate change hits salad crops

The retailer says cultivation in a controlled indoor environment will ensure steady supplies as extreme weather…

Energy co-op Bhesco slams ‘dashed hopes’ of COP28 climate summit

The Brighton and Hove co-op criticised 'a watered-down call for countries to move away from fossil…

Hosting an eco-cooperative event: Lessons in sustainability from Canada

'If the climate change battle is to be a success, we need to bring together different…

Nairobi workshop explores role of co-ops in Africa’s sustainable transition

'A common agenda has been established on how co-operatives can bring positive changes in the local…

Co-ops react to European Parliament position on EU-wide packaging rules

Copa and Cogeca welcomed changes to the position but warned some measures could still cause problems…

Co-ops help Brazilian waste pickers build climate resilience, study shows

Co-op workers were able to take preventive action against impact of extreme weather, a report from…

NZ dairy co-op Fonterra announces target for on-farm climate emissions

'The co-op’s approach will be to work alongside farmers, not against them, as we collectively make…

Community energy groups give boost to marine habitat project in Sussex

A £65k grant from Ferry Farm Community Solar and Meadow Blue Community Energy have funded a…

Co-op Group joins conservation charities on Nature Neighbourhoods initiative

The retail society is contributing £300k to the scheme, and is mobilising its member pioneers to…

Farm co-ops back global framework to promote regenerative agriculture

With climate change set to decrease the productivity of farming globally by up to 30%, the…

Ecological Land Co-op looks for smallholders for site in Cornwall

The site is offering leases for land workers to live and work on the site it…