Cooperatives Europe

What does the Hungarian presidency of the Council mean for cooperatives in Europe? ✅ Competitiveness & SMEs ✅ Development through cohesion policy ❌ Little focus on Eastern Europe in enlargement ❌ Minimal attention to social economy Find out more in this article: https://lnkd.in/eBHqcFdR #cooperatives #SMEs #competitiveness #Letta #SocialEconomy

This is how the European cooperative movement celebrated #CoopsDay 2024 🥳🎉 Visit our site to find images and stories 👉 https://lnkd.in/gXwnWNyB This year on July 6th, cooperatives worldwide celebrated the 102nd International Cooperative Day with the theme "Cooperatives Building a Better Future for All." Through inclusive, sustainable growth cooperatives demonstrate resilience and drive towards a just future. It was inspiring to see everyone involved and united in the celebrations. #BetterFutureForAll #PeopleFirst #WeAreCoops International Cooperative Alliance International Cooperative Alliance - Africa International Cooperative Alliance - Asia and Pacific

🎉 Happy International Cooperative Day 2024! 🎉 Today we celebrate the power of cooperation and the impact of cooperatives worldwide. Cooperatives possess a unique ability as economic actors to profoundly impact their communities in multiple ways. By prioritizing collaboration, fairness, and sustainability, cooperatives are driving positive change and building a better future for everyone. Let's celebrate the powerful role they play in creating more resilient and equitable societies. Read the message from our board on the occasion of this special day: https://lnkd.in/ekzgSz87 #CoopsDay #WeAreCoops #PeopleFirst How are you celebrating this day? Share your story!🌟🤝

Message on the occasion of #CoopsDay 2024 🎈🎉 📢 Calling all cooperators! Join us tomorrow to celebrate this special day and renew our commitment to building a better and more cooperative world. 🌍🤝 This year's theme, “cooperatives are building a better future for all,” highlights the crucial role we play in creating a more equitable, sustainable, and prosperous society. Let's take this opportunity to reflect on our achievements and let us use this day to renew our commitment to cooperative principles and ideals. Full message: https://lnkd.in/ekzgSz87 Are you celebrating #CoopsDay? Send us our story at [email protected].

Cooperatives everywhere are working hard to #BuildABetter world, but they can't do it alone. This is your chance to let the world know how you are building a better future for all. That opportunity comes now on #CoopsDay. 🗺 Do you want to see your story on the #CoopsDay map? Tell us all by sending an email to [email protected] ICA Asia and Pacific Cooperatives Europe International Cooperative Alliance - Africa Cooperativas de las Américas

🚀 We are excited to welcome Annalisa Vallone to the Cooperatives Europe team this week! Annalisa will be coordinating our international development work within the framework of the new EU-ICA Framework Partnership. Previously, Annalisa has worked with the European Parliament's Committee on Development and the ILO Brussels Partnership & Resources Mobilization Team, bringing valuable experience in the field of development to our team. Her dedication to promoting cooperative values and enhancing development cooperation will be instrumental in our efforts. Welcome Annalisa. 💪 #Coops4Dev 🌍

📢 Exciting news from the #SE4Ces community! We're thrilled to share the 9th edition of our newsletter, packed with updates on our project results, new partners, and recent reports. In this edition: 🎙️ Interview with new partner Zeynep Ozsoy from Altınbaş Üniversitesi 🌟 Community: Discover our latest achievements and what's next. 📝 Research: Four comprehensive reports released. 🌍 Events: Highlights from the OECD event and the Social Economy Conference in Liège. 🎧 Read & Watch Tips: Tune into our "Be Social" podcast for inspiring insights. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/eQ57m9nn As we celebrate the conclusion of the SE4Ces project, we're gearing up for the next phase. With a new Memorandum of Understanding, we're preparing to launch the first International Master on Social Economy. Why subscribe to our newsletter? - Stay updated on the latest advancements in social economy education. - Explore opportunities to get involved and become a partner. - Learn from the world's leading experts in the field. - Connect with a vibrant community dedicated to social economy. Subscribe here: http://eepurl.com/hJK0tX Let's continue driving impactful change together! #SocialEconomy #Education #Innovation #Community #Research #Events

"The social and solidarity economy is also an economy that, particularly through the cooperative model, collectively produces goods and services that meet the challenges of major transitions, particularly environmental ones." ...said Maxime Baduel, Ministerial Delegate for DGCCRF - Ministère de l'Économie (France) in line with priority five "Investments in the Twin Transition" of our seven priorities for the next legislature. Cooperatives are key partners in the twin transition. Find our manifesto here: https://lnkd.in/eNtdMrci In our interview Maxime Baduel talks about his strategic vision for the social and solidarity economy (SSE) in France and the challenges ahead, the next European Commission’s future program on social economy, and the importance of cooperatives in building a “Republic of Links”. Read the full interview here: https://lnkd.in/g-QPef2R #ESS #CoopsForEurope #UseYourVote #SocialEconomy #Democracy #EuropeanElections2024

🚀 The countdown to the #EUElections2024 is on! With just days to go, we sat down with European Economic and Social Committee's President Oliver Röpke to discuss the transformative power of social dialogue, workers' rights, and #cooperatives in building a resilient Europe. Take five minutes to read the full interview! 🌟 Here: https://lnkd.in/gxsU8PyF Find our manifesto here: https://lnkd.in/eNtdMrci #CoopsForEurope #UseYourVote #SocialEconomy #Democracy #EuropeanElections2024

Pete Westall, Chief Value Officer at Midcounties UK, and I were honored to be invited by Jacques DEBRY and Cooperatives Europe as panelists to discuss “Cooperatives and Purpose-Driven Companies Facing Environmental and Social Challenges.” It was inspiring to see how we both approached ESG from different perspectives—Peter from a cooperative angle and me from a business strategy viewpoint—and yet arrived at the same conclusions. ESG is often seen as a source of tension for enterprises due to additional reporting requirements (e.g., CSRD, CSDDD), significant investments in time, new competencies, and money. However, more importantly, it represents a valuable opportunity to rethink what makes your enterprise unique, refine its mission, and determine which aspects of ESG to embrace to create value for key stakeholders (members, employees, consumers, etc.) and strengthen corporate identity. In this journey, five key elements are essential: - Authenticity: Be true to yourself; don’t pretend to be someone else. - Alignment: Ensure your mission, brand identity, and ESG actions are aligned. - Transparency: Share both your successes and areas that need improvement. - Consistency: Over time, and between what you say and what you do. Prioritization: Focus on a few ambitious, concrete targets and measure progress. Thank you, Peter, for this thought-provoking and enriching debate with the audience and thank you Filip De Rycke for the moderation! #CooperativesEurope #Febecoop #ESG #CSR #CorporateSustainability #CSRD