Co-op About us Get involved Ethics Campaigning AGM Investors Media Ethics Sustainability reporting Co-operate Report 2020 Co-operative values and principles are as relevant today as they were when we were founded in 1844 and they’re at the heart of our approach to addressing the challenges that our Co-op and society as a whole face today. Our vision is "Co-operating for a Fairer World”. Our purpose is championing a better way of doing business for you and your community. Our long-term commitment to our co-operative values and principles, as well as our insights into the needs of our people, communities and members, have helped us to shape the commitments that will deliver our vision. we’re going to make things fairer for our colleagues - making sure they get a fair deal and ensuring they can fulfil their potential we’re going to make life fairer for our members and communities – focused on providing fair access to food, to mental wellbeing support and to education and employment for young people and we’re going to be fairer for our world – focused on addressing the challenges & opportunities in tackling carbon reduction and sustainable sourcing All underpinned by our commitment to delivering a diverse and inclusive culture throughout everything that we do. This is the 15th year we’ve provided members with an open and honest report on our responsible business performance to help them understand how we’re doing on the issues that matter to them. View an infographic of our 2020 highlights Show transcript Our Report For more detail you can download our full Report: .st0{fill:#282828;} Co-operate Report 2020 - Full Report “This report outlines the progressive actions we are taking to deliver against our vision. It is a critical and transparent account of our commitment to ethical, responsible and, above all else, co-operative business.” Steve Murrells — Co-op Group CEO The issues that matter most We’re a diverse group of businesses which means that our impacts are extensive and varied, and we know that we can’t lead on every aspect of sustainable development. So we focus on our most significant social, environmental and economic impacts and the issues that matter most to our stakeholders. You can read more on these issues below. Fairer for our members and communities Membership Evolving our membership proposition to support our Vision. Communities Supporting communities to come together to Co-operate. Fairer for our planet Climate change Recognising and responding to the climate emergency. Resource use Reducing the environmental impact of the resources we use. Sustainable sourcing Sourcing our ingredients and raw materials sustainably. Fairer for our people Our people Creating conditions where every colleague is proud of their Co-op. Ethical trade and human rights Supporting our suppliers, workers and the most vulnerable. Health and safety Prioritising the safety of our colleagues, members and visitors. Healthy living Helping our members, colleagues and customers lead healthy lives. Procurement and British farmers Co-operating with our suppliers for a fairer world. Fairtrade and international development Supporting fairer prices, working conditions and terms of trade. Related links For over a decade now, our reporting has set out how we’re addressing sustainability, ethics and community. The process of accounting, assurance and reporting is important to drive performance against our vision of Co-operating for a Fairer World, as well as providing crucial information to our stakeholders. Our reporting Did you find this useful? Yes No Home .st0{fill:#282828;} Ethics .st0{fill:#282828;} Sustainability reporting Products Food Legal Services Funeralcare Insurance Services Membership Contact Careers Find a store Social Facebook Flickr Twitter YouTube LinkedIn Privacy policy | Cookies | Terms | Accessibility | Modern slavery statement © Co-operative Group Limited. All rights reserved.