Worker Code: Principle 7

Principle 7: Concern for community

Co-operatives work for the sustainable development of their communities.

Co-operatives are community-based businesses. If your co-operative builds good relations with your local and wider communities you will create goodwill and opportunities for your co-operative and members.

Your co-operative should:

1. Actively control the environmental and social impact of your business.
2. Agree and achieve ethical business standards.
3. Operate at high health and safety and worker welfare standards.
4. Prioritise and promote Fairtrade and other ethical and sustainable initiatives.
5. Participate in your local, and wider, community and promote co-operative principles in community activities.