The cooperative adheres to the principles of responsible citizenship in its development and in its commercial practices, while respecting the feasibility of the projects, the financial requirements and the needs of the members.

FOR THE WHOLE COOPERATIVE

  • Continuation of our involvement in the areas where we operate in close collaboration with the environmental committees
  • Selection of green or environmentally friendly items
  • Choice of suppliers focused on sustainable development
  • Concern for reuse and recycling in the development of service points
  • Virtual pay stubs and electronic payments

IN BOOKSHOP

  • Decrease in the distribution of leaflets in favor of the website www.coopscoouotaouais.com
  • Use of sturdy plastic bags for multiple uses
  • Offer durable Coopsco bags at competitive prices
  • Increase the offer of green and recycled products at comparable costs

TO FOOD SERVICES

  • Fairtrade certified coffee offer
  • Biodegradable coffee glasses and sustainable tableware use
  • Promote the use of sustainable tableware
  • Offer durable coffee cups and refill at lower cost
  • Reduce the use of milk cups and plastic coffee sticks
  • Use of biodegradable cleaning products
  • Compost in the kitchen
  • Maintaining our LEAF level 1 certification

TO COPY COMPLIANT

  • Less energy-consuming production equipment
  • Recycled or vegetable ink cartridges
  • Recycled paper offer
  • Participation in the collection of paper for recycling

LEAF CERTIFICAT

Following a rigorous audit process of our cafeterias, we have obtained LEAF level 1 certification. We are very happy with this recognition and are now working on the expectation of level 2 in anticipation of the next biennial audit.