The Co-operative Group, which can trace its roots back to the Rochdale Pioneers of 1844, has made its name as a socially responsible retailer and is the UK's largest mutual business, owned by six million consumers. It claims to be driven by "creating value for customers" rather than "making big profits for shareholders". The group is investing £100 million in its new head office in Manchester, which has been designed to the highest environmental standards and is set to create a new benchmark in UK sustainable office design. Working with contractor BAM Construction, the project is also being used to help train around 300 apprentices on site.
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