Central England Co-op has today signed the European Union’s new Code of Conduct on Responsible Business and Marketing Practices in an effort to work closely with partners to help improve food sustainability. We are committed to a 90% carbon footprint reduction by 2030 and a 50% food waste reduction

You can read our 2021 environmental policy here.

As a food retailer we value food highly and we know that for those who find accessing the basics like food a struggle, watching retailers throw good food away is a tragedy. We have reduced food waste in our stores over the years by ensuring our stock and ordering is

As a co-operative, we recognise our responsibilities to protect the planet and the environment around us.

We are announcing a brand new project in partnership with Groundwork to put carrier bag levy monies to good use investing in community projects that increase access to sustainable spaces for all. Andrea Rudge (second right), Central England Co-operative Member and Community Council member and Nigel Smith, Store Manager (far

As the only supermarket to hold the Carbon Trust Triple Standard (carbon, waste and water) we are committed to reducing our carbon emissions by 90% and being carbon neutral by 2030. We've already reduced our carbon emission by 76% since 2010 and only purchase 100% renewable energy.  Over the next