Coop society's climate goals approved by experts

CI Coop said it aimed to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire chain by 2040

A business has said its climate goals have been officially approved by global experts as part of its net-zero mission.

The Channel Islands Co-operative Society (CI Coop) said it was cutting emissions from its buildings, transport, supply chains and services, including its food stores, pharmacies and funeral homes.

It said its targets had been validated by the globally-respected Science Based Targets initiative and placed "CI Coop among leading businesses committed to tackling the climate emergency".

CI Coop said it aimed to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across the entire chain by 2040.

Mark Cox, chief executive officer of CI Coop, said: "Our members and customers expect us to lead on sustainability, and we take that responsibility seriously."

'Meaningful climate action'

Since 2024 the society said it had worked with sustainability firm, Simply Sustainable, to measure emissions using an industry standard.

A spokesperson from Simply Sustainable, said: "The ambition shown by the Channel Islands Coop is exactly what's needed to meet the challenges of the climate emergency."

Carl Winn, head of community and sustainability at CI Coop, said that achieving validation through Science Based Targets initiative showed a commitment to "meaningful climate action".

"This is not just about compliance, it's about protecting our islands and communities for future generations," he added.