Topic: Sustainability

Over the last year, thousands of Co-op Members have shared their views and ideas on how we can tackle the big issues they face – including the rising cost of living. Members asked us to help them save money and reduce their impact on the environment and told us that helping them to prevent food…

As we head into the festive season, I wanted to let you know how your National Members’ Council has been working for you, our 7m member owners, over the past few months.  Your Council is made up of 100 member owners just like you from all parts of the UK and we are passionate about making sure that the value you get as member owners is at the heart of…

In recent conversations, Co-op Members asked us to help them reduce their impact on the environment. So, throughout June, our Member Activators brought their communities together to help them protect nature and take action on climate change. Here Stefan Klueter, Member Activator for Greater Manchester Central and West, tells us about all the activities he…

At Co-op, our responsible sourcing commitments cover land and sea, so our members can enjoy food that is not only tasty, but matches their values, too. This Sustainable Seafood September we want to help you pack more of the good stuff in. Read on to get inspired. NHS advice states that a healthy, balanced diet…

What is Co-op Fortnight?  Co-op Fortnight is a celebration of all things co-operative. That’s businesses owned by the many and run by their owners. While we are the biggest co-operative in the UK, there are plenty more beside us.  This year, Co-op Fortnight focusses on how co-operatives do things differently.   We don’t do them differently…

You may be thinking, what is The Great Big Green Week? Well, it’s the UK’s biggest ever celebration of community action to help tackle climate change and protect nature. This year’s Great Big Green Week is taking place from 8th-16th June and the theme is swaps. There are swaps we can all do to help…