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About FCL


Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is a diverse business operating in the agriculture, food, energy and building sectors. Based in Saskatoon, Sask., FCL is owned by independent retail co-operatives from across Western Canada. FCL is involved in wholesaling and manufacturing, including refined fuels and lubricants. It also provides administrative and marketing support to its member-owners.

Report Profile

This report highlights FCL’s sustainability and social responsibility efforts, highlighting its five pillars: Environmental Sustainability, Community Investment, Employee Engagement, Co-operative Leadership and Fiscal Responsibility. We’ve highlighted some stories below for you to better understand our efforts or you can view the full report.

CEO Message - Scott Banda

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Environmental Sustainability


Fuelling Tomorrow

Two years ago, a team of energy industry experts from Federated Co-operatives Limited and the Co-op Refinery Complex were given a big task—envisioning the future of the fuels they supply to the Co-operative Retailing System.

Catch of the Day

When FCL launched its first sustainable seafood policy in 2010, 41 per cent of fish and seafood products were sourced from unsustainable red or unranked species. Today, we’re procuring more than 90 per cent of all fish and seafood from sustainable sources.

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Community Investment


Painting Prehistoric Creatures

The Drumheller DinoArts Association helps maintain the Alberta town’s DinoWalk, which has over 35 outdoor sculptures. In 2017, the association received 100 cans of paint as part of a donation from our Communities in Full Colour Program.

Starting to Fuel Good

The first annual Fuel Good Day raised more than $570,000 in a single day for registered charities and non-profits in retail co-ops’ local communities.

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Employee Engagement


Strides in Safety

Creating an injury-free workplace requires constant improvement of FCL's safety standards and performance, while making sure employees have the tools they need to maintain those standards. Between 2011 and 2017, the Winnipeg Distribution Centre reduces time lost to injuries by 90 per cent.

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Co-operative Leadership


Expanding Co-op Business

Across Western Canada, rural and Indigenous community leaders are looking for unique and innovative ways to grow their communities and help local economies thrive. With support from FCL and the CRS, Co-operatives First has the mandate and mission to encourage these leaders to “Consider a Co-op.”


Co-operation Among Co-operatives

Promoting the co-operative model and collaborating with other co-operatives is an important part of our identity.

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Fiscal Responsibility


Turnaround drives local economy

Every year, the CRC shuts down equipment for safety maintenance and upgrades. Equipment is checked, upgraded and added so the refinery is operating safely and efficiently in the near-term and is set up to sustain operations in the long-term

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For more information, view the full 2017-18 Sustainability Report or the 2017 Annual Report.

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