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We’re here for a good time and a long time. That’s why we designed Co-op Live to support Manchester City Council’s goal of being net zero carbon by 2038 and with the aim of being awarded an ‘Excellent’ BREEAM accreditation.

From locally sourced construction materials, air source heat pumps, solar panels to rainwater harvesting, high spec insulation and intelligent building controls, we’re using the latest in renewable energy and low carbon technologies.

We’re planting trees and wildflowers to create our very own ‘green’ ring.

We’re supporting local producers and the planet with our sustainably sourced, local food and produce as well as working with local food donation programmes to make sure nothing goes to waste.

We want to leave things better than we find them in a way that’s both people and planet friendly.

Co-op Live. For today, tomorrow and beyond.

Hello Sunshine
With one and a half football pitches worth of solar panels on our roof (enough for both City and United to train on), renewable energy and low carbon technologies are just a part of our wider commitment to sustainability.
Making the most of the rain
In Manchester, we do rain well. That’s why we designed our loos to have 100% rainwater harvesting flushes.
Waste not, want not
We’re aiming for zero waste to landfill through our recycled packaging and refill solutions, including free water refill stations throughout the building. We’re working with local food donation programmes to avoid food waste from our 32 bars, restaurants and marketplaces.
240 Covered cycle spaces
10.5K m2 solar panels
2,791 m2 of 'greening'
85 Mature trees
0 Net carbon by 2038
0 Waste direct to landfill
5.4m Litre of Rainwater harvested
100% Electric