Show the love: Why 89% of Us Want Climate Action — and How Co-op Is Making a Difference

Our members have continuously told us that Climate Action is so important to them which is why on the 14 February we are asking our members to come together to celebrate the communities in which we live and the people we love. 

With Valentines’ Day approaching, why don’t you show the love to raise awareness of protecting our world? You could grab some Fairtrade chocolate, pick up some Fairtrade roses or share a green heart on social media to show your support. 

At Co-op we’re taking action to tackle climate change, both in the UK and to support those in other countries. Even the small actions we can take as individuals add up collectively to make a difference.  

There’s lots of information on how we’re campaigning for a cleaner, greener and fairer future for the generations to come here: Climate Justice – Co-op, but I wanted to highlight a few. 

Our partnership with the Fairtrade Foundation spans over 30 years and we have invested millions in partnerships with our Fairtrade suppliers, over and above paying a fair price.  

Did you know that 100% of our Co-op own label bananas, tea, coffee, chocolate, bagged sugar, roses, and cocoa are Fairtrade, or that we are the world’s biggest seller of Fairtrade wine? 

We know that those communities who are most affected by climate change are the ones that have been the least to contribute so we partner with organisations to support those communities that are worst affected by climate within our supply chain.  

Through our partnerships with Water Unite and One Foundation, we’ve changed over 3.2 million lives and donated more than £21m over the past 18 years. 

At Co-op, when you bring home your food from the shop, if you forget your reusable carrier bag then if you need to purchase a bag, purchase a compostable carrier bag. 

These bags are designed to be used again to line your food caddy bin – through our Bag to Rights report we explain why these are the best option for those who forget to bring their reusable bag with them.  

These compostable bags are also subject to a levy, and through this levy we have invested £3m in restoring peatland and protecting nature with RSPB, capturing carbon and restoring land for wildlife. 

So, this Valentine’s day, why don’t you join our campaign along with our partners at the Climate Coalition. The ask is really simple: 

Craft or share a green heart and send it to your elected representatives, with a short message about what’s at the heart of the future you want to see for your community. You can: 

• Encourage your friends, family, schools, faith groups or workplaces to make green hearts; and 

• Send a green heart postcard to your local politician with a personal message, more details can be found within this community pack STL – Community Pack 2026 

And, however you take part, share stories and photos online using #ShowTheLove2026. 

In March our Member Activators will be out in communities hosting local event to help member save money and reduce their impact on the environment by helping prevent food waste.