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We’re pleased to say we have completed our Sustainability Impact Report, sharing progress on our Sustainability Strategy over the year. It’s fair to say it’s been a roller-coaster year, with the cost of living crisis continuing, against the constant backdrop of the climate emergency. But we’ve remained committed to our goals – sustainability is in […]
Posted in Latest, Sustainability
From the outside looking in, a co-operative may look like any other business but it’s how we operate that makes us different. Owned and run by our members, all co-ops share a set of values and principles. One of the core principles driving us is our commitment to the community – whether it’s aiding education […]
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Chapeltown Cohousing (ChaCo) is a social, co-housing project in Leeds and a brilliant example of how communities can create their own sustainable, low energy and low carbon affordable homes. Back in 2017, Suma gave ChaCo a loan to help this amazing project create housing for 33 families. After an unforgettable 13 year roller coaster ride, […]
For Organic September we visited Sophie at Riverside Health in the gorgeous Newcastle Emlyn. We talked about the dramatic start the business endured and learnt about the passion they have for organic and local produce. Please tell us a little about Riverside Health: We opened Riverside Health in September 2019 after it had been closed […]
Posted in Customer Profile, Latest, People
Unleashing the Power of Refills to Save Our Environment Plastic. It’s everywhere and, when not managed correctly, it wreaks havoc on our precious natural environment. From endangering wildlife to releasing toxic chemicals into the air, the consequences of plastic pollution are dire. But fear not, there’s a simple yet effective solution that can make a […]
Posted in ALTER/NATIVE body care, Ecoleaf home, Sustainability
“It is this kind of flexibility and support that really helps the life juggle!..” Working at a co-op like Suma has allowed me to increase my leadership skills and qualities. I’d held a few team coordination roles in positions prior to Suma, and after increasing my experience working within teams that deal with the commercial […]
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