Taking a responsible approach to business has been a guiding principle of The Co-operative since its inception. Today, co-operative Values and Principles resonate strongly with contemporary ideas of corporate responsibility. When considering these issues, the business is responsive to the views of its stakeholders, particularly members and customers.
Key developments: 2009
- Launch of a Community Plan following member consultation. The Plan sets out three priorities for community investment: inspiring young people, tackling global poverty and combating climate change (See Community investment pdf below)
- Roll-out of The Co-operative Food Ethical Policy to former Somerfield products as they were rebranded during 2009, and extension of Co-operative ranges, including Fairtrade, to former Somerfield stores. (See Diet and health, and International development pdfs below)
- Launch of a new Bank Ethical Policy following customer consultation; assets and liabilities of former Britannia also became subject to the Ethical Policy following the merger (see Ethical finance pdf below).
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