Nisa retailers have helped raised more than £1m for The One Foundation since becoming part of the Co-op Group in 2018 and stocking Co-op own-brand water.
As part of this initiative, 3p of every litre of Co-op own brand water sold goes to The One Foundation – a UK charity funding grants into systems-change implementation into humanitarian water, sanitation, and hygiene programmes.
Furthermore, as a pioneer partner to Water Unite, 1p of every litre of branded water is also donated to support clean water projects together with Co-op’s branded suppliers. Water Unite contributes to the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals initiative to end water poverty by 2030 through the funding of water, sanitation and hygiene projects by applying a micro-levy to bottled water sales globally.
Peter Batt, Managing Director of Nisa, said: “Nisa customers continue to make a valuable contribution to The One Foundation by buying Co-op branded water through Nisa. We know our independent retailers are always looking for ways to make a difference locally but this initiative gives them a platform to contribute to a global effort too.
“To reach the milestone of donating over £1m is fantastic and we are extremely proud of our Nisa customers for the contribution they make through their purchasing.”.
Nikki Armstrong, Programming and Partnerships Manager at The One Foundation, added: “We are so grateful for the leadership and commitment that Co-op has shown in ensuring clean water and sanitation for communities across Africa. The issues of water security, access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene for all, and water pollution are all acute.”
