Discover Co-ops

Last month at the Worlding Feminist Economic Symposium at the University of Toronto, conversations around co‑operative economics, ROSCAs, art, and the law revealed a truth our sector rarely says out loud: communities have been building co‑operation long before formal co‑ops existed. From lending circles and mutual aid networks to informal shared‑wealth systems, people have always created ways to meet collective needs when institutions fall short.

As a business founder approaching retirement, succession planning can feel challenging. There are numerous considerations—tax implications, legal structures, organizational culture, and the well‑being of employees. For many owners, it is also an opportunity to preserve legacy, support communities, and ensure long‑term stability.

Let's look at how ClimateCare benefits from being structured as a co-operative – and how your business might too!

There is no better way to harness our collective strength than by embracing Principle 6: Co-operation among Co-operatives.