Tag: climate
Upgrading to thermal night blinds will slash energy consumption in Southern Co-op stores
There will be less of a night time chill in the air at Southern Co-op stores in the future as…
Sustainability champion awarded Honorary Fellowship
A Southern Co-op director, who has spearheaded sustainability within the organisation, was awarded an Honorary Fellowship from Solent University, Southampton…
Drive to tackle climate change continues at Southern Co-op
As Southern Co-op continues to grow its estate, it’s also continuing to reduce its overall carbon footprint with a reduction…
Climate targets: Details behind the headline figures
Southern Co-op’s climate analyst is determined to make a positive change. I spoke to her to find out how the…
Wildlife: Diversity goes wild at Havant’s crematorium
The grounds of a crematorium in Havant are now home to the most diverse range of mammals and invertebrates since…
Plastic bags for life scrapped by southern convenience stores
A regional co-operative, which is removing all single-use carrier bags and plastic bags for life from sale, is urging shoppers…
Is it time for the ‘old’ to replace the ‘new’?
You don’t have to buy everything second hand but you can find an excitement in buying vintage, getting creative and…
UK co-ops call on government to demand more of business on climate action
The UK’s co-operative sector, which contributes £40 billion to the economy, today (25 October 2021) calls on the government to…
Local stores offer soft plastic recycling points
Soft plastics, including cling film, biscuit wrappers and carrier bags, can now be recycled in nearly 30 new co-operative convenience…
Southern Co-op joins new campaign to help ensure greener communities across UK and Ireland
Neighbourly has today launched its new Seeds of Change programme, bringing together support from Southern Co-op, RSA Insurance, Cadent, Coca-Cola…