It’s simple. It’s sincere. Helping each other and keeping our communities strong is what the Co-op is all about. From the way we purchase products to the way we keep money in the area, the Co-op acts on your behalf and in your community’s best interest. That’s because Co-ops are based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity. Co-op members believe in the ethical values of honesty, openness, social responsibility, and caring for others.
Our values define us as a co-operative and have a direct impact on how we conduct our day-to-day business:
- Self-help – Believing we have control of our destiny.
- Self-responsibility – Taking responsibility for our actions.
- Democracy – Members have a say in the way we run our business.
- Equality – All members get one vote.
- Equity – Business is carried out in a way that is fair and unbiased.
- Solidarity – Acting as “one”.
Co-op members and staff are also guided by the following ethical values:
- Honesty – Everyone is truthful.
- Openness – Members have access to business.
- Social responsibility – Taking action to benefit society as a whole.
- Caring for others – Supporting the needs of others.
