24/06/2025
*: Co-op will – where it is possible – cease sourcing relationships with a number of countries where there are internationally recognised community-wide human rights abuses and violations of international law. At the same time, we will continue to strengthen our Co-op’s leading position and support for Fairtrade alongside other ethical sourcing initiatives.
**:17 countries of concern identified from independent assessments: Afghanistan, Belarus, Central African Republic, Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Haiti, Iran, Israel, Libya, Mali, Myanmar, Russia, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Yemen.
https://www.co-operative.coop/media/news-releases/co-op-announces-changes-to-its-sourcing-policy-to-support-peace-and-co