our policy
We are committed to support the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and improve conditions in our supply chains.
In line with this, we will look to be the UK’s leading retailer, and will:
- continue to promote Fairtrade and develop long term, sustainable relationships and offer the widest range and availability of Fairtrade products.
- continue to apply our Sound Sourcing Code of Conduct across our suppliers, and in particular, secure progress in developing countries in relation to living wages, trades union recognition (where lawful), the end of child labour, and reasonable working hours and overtime. Click here to download The Co-operative’s Sound Sourcing Code.
To find out more about our Ethical Policy download The Co-operative Food Ethical Policy - PDF [111kb].