In 2018, NCG funded the planting or conservation of approximately 70,777 trees in Peru to offset 1,197 tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
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National Co+op Grocers' Co+op Forest Program Funds Farmer-led Climate Change Mitigation Initiatives in Peru
National Co+op Grocers Celebrates 10,000 Acts of Kindness
National Co+op Grocers (NCG) is celebrating the completion of 10,352 acts of kindness in one year, a total that exceeds their pledge for the national #Coops4Kindness campaign, coordinated by Cooperatives for a Better World.
National Co+op Grocers Recertified as B Corporation
National Co+op Grocers’ (NCG) ongoing commitment to improving social and environmental well-being has helped it earn its second recertification as a Certified B Corporation.
NCG and Fair World Project Raise Awareness, Funds for Fair Trade Climate Initiatives
In recognition of October as Fair Trade Month, NCG and Fair World Project are promoting the role fair trade can play as they celebrate the results of their seventh annual World Fair Trade Day promotion.
NCG and Partners Raise $150,000 to Rebuild Cooperatives in Puerto Rico
NCG and ten natural/organic foods industry partners have contributed $150,000 to the Cooperative Development Foundation Disaster Recovery Fund.
National Co+op Grocers Pledges 8,000 Acts of Kindness
NCG joins the national #Coops4Kindness initiative for 1 million good deeds in 2018.
B Lab Recognizes NCG for its Powerful Governance Structure in 2018 "Best for the World" Honors
National Co+op Grocers (NCG) has earned global recognition for its commitment to its mission, ethics, accountability and transparency.
National Co+op Grocers Spotlights its Sustainability Stars at Annual Meeting
NCG recently celebrated eight co-ops that last year made extraordinary advances in sustainability with its annual Co+efficient Sustainability Star Awards.
Leading Natural Products Companies Recognized for Taking Action on Climate
National Co+op Grocers Climate Collaborative inaugural awards encourage innovations in key areas for reducing emissions.
Co+op Forest Approaches 2 Million Trees
In just five years, NCG's innovative Co+op Forest carbon offset initiative has grown to include more than 1.7 million native trees in the Amazon rainforest.