Our Mission
To operate a sustainable business providing ethically sourced products within a workers co-operative environment.
To achieve this end, we consider these aims:
- To exist as a financially successful, non-hierarchical, democratic organisation where workers participate in the creation and running of their working environment.
- To promote awareness of the effect of our lifestyle both on ourselves and on our environment.
- To provide a working environment that encourages and helps people to develop and achieve their potential.
- To actively support co-operatives, Fairtrade, environmental issues and community activities.
Essential's trading objectives are defined by our core ethical beliefs:
- Opposition to the exploitation of animals
- Promotion of healthy eating
- Concern for protecting the environment
- Commitment to human rights as a trading issue
- Dedication to the co-operative principles
Our Vision
Essential Trading will be a sustainable, scalable business, providing secure employment and satisfactory remuneration to its members whilst benefiting the global community. |