Our Values

Equality & Solidarity

Our co-op gives all members an opportunity to get involved. Together we’re stronger, so
members join together to help our co-operative achieve even more.

Democracy

All members are equal. Voting power can’t be bought – it’s one member, one vote.

Inclusion

Seeking out, identifying, understanding, and removing barriers to full participation and
belonging; encouraging high levels of both individuality and belonging.

Self-responsibility

We trust every member to do their best for the whole. Members contribute to Suma’s
success by supporting our activities and using our products and services.

Openness & Transparency

We believe that openness to information about our business improves democracy and helps us all make better decisions every day.

Innovation & Openness to Change

We challenge the status quo from the largest decisions to the smallest. We have the courage to experiment and a willingness to adapt.

Sustainability

Decisions are taken with a long view and with future generations of co-operators who will run the business with the future in mind.