Co-operatives work for the sustainable development of their communities, through working according to policies approved by their members.
Co-operative businesses are rooted in community. By building good relations with your local and wider communities, you will create goodwill and opportunities for your co‑operative and members. Your co-operative should:
- Actively control the environmental and social impacts of your business.
- Agree and live up to ethical business standards.
- Operate high health and safety and worker welfare standards.
- Prioritise and promote ethical and sustainable initiatives, such as fair trade.
- Participate in your local, and wider, communities, and promote co-operative principles within them.