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Two-Thirds of Britons Say Background Still Affects Career Success, Co-op Research Finds

Stuart Mitchell

Two-thirds (68%) of Britons say their background still affects how far they can go in their career – suggesting social mobility in the UK is stalling rather than improving, according to new research for Co-op. More than half (52%) also think businesses should treat social mobility as part of their wider diversity and inclusion commitments. The findings highlight how many people believe bias in recruitment and a lack of professional networks continue to limit opportunity across the UK. To help tackle this, Co-op has launched two free toolkits to make…

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Co-op announces move to 100% ASC certification across farmed seafood by 2027

Stuart Mitchell

Co-op announces plan to transition 100% of its standard own-brand fresh and frozen farmed seafood range to Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification by 2027, strengthening its commitment to responsible sourcing. ASC is a globally recognised standard for responsible aquaculture, ensuring transparency and traceability across the supply chain and promotes farming that respects fish welfare, the environment, and the communities around farms. The convenience retailer’s own-brand fresh seabass is the first product to carry the ASC logo and is now in-stores, whilst the remaining 18 lines in Co-op’s standard range including…

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Co-op expands its sustainable energy supply with offshore windfarm partnership

Stuart Mitchell

Co-op has announced that it is to enter a seven-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) to utilise energy generated from a wind farm located off the coast of North Wales. The consumer co-operative is working in partnership with RWE – the UK’s leading electricity producer and a global leader in renewable energy – to increase the amount of renewable energy it procures to support national energy security and accelerate its path towards decarbonisation. Under this new agreement, Co-op will source electricity produced from the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm to…

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Co-op pledges to stand firm on climate, opportunity and community as others scale back

Stuart Mitchell

As political and public debate grows around the need to rebuild social cohesion and restore fairness in the UK’s most deprived communities, Co-op has announced a new strategy to deliver social value across every part of its business. The move, informed by its 6.5 million members, reaffirms Co-op’s commitment to speaking up and speaking out on the issues that matter most to its members and communities – from climate change and sustainability to social mobility and diversity and inclusion. At a time when powerful voices are encouraging business to scale…

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Co-op powers up over 6,500 solar panels at largest regional depot

Stuart Mitchell

Co-op has announced the completion of an ambitious solar panel project at its largest regional distribution centre in Bedfordshire, which serves more than 600 stores across the south of England. The 660,000sqft depot, located in Biggleswade, has been equipped with approximately 6,744 solar panels as part of Co-op’s journey to increase the amount of renewable power that it directly procures. The newly installed solar panels are expected to generate 2,500 MWh of renewable energy annually to help power the depot’s operations. The project reflects Co-op’s bold ambition to lead the…

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