Society hits renewable energy milestone

Ahead of Earth Day tomorrow, we are excited to share an update on our sustainability initiatives. 

We are now generating around 4.7 million kWh of renewable energy annually from solar installations across our 130 sites and delivering estimated savings of over 800 tonnes of CO2 per year. 

Alongside on-site generation, we are investing in large-scale renewable partnerships, including offshore wind, and supporting more than 380 power purchase agreements with 100 community energy organisations through our joint venture with Octopus Energy - Younity.

Collectively, these efforts mean OurCoop now supports more than a third of the UK’s community-generated renewable energy, while also driving funding access, policy influence and volunteer engagement. 

Beyond energy, we continue to embed sustainability into our Little Pioneers nurseries, with colleagues helping educate younger generations on environmental responsibility.