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Corporate Knights, an organization that promotes socially responsible entrepreneurship, announced today that The Co-operators Group Limited has been ranked number two among the 50 Best Corporate Citizens in Canada. The criteria used to determine ranking included: the health and quality of an employer’s pension, the diversity of its Board of Directors and senior management, executive [...]

Hot on the heels of being named among Canada’s “Green 30”, The Co-operators shares the secrets to its sustainability success in its 2009 Sustainability Report. Highlights include: Carbon footprint reduction of 12% since 2007 through energy efficiency improvements in 9 corporate offices; 6,000 hours of video conferencing; converting its vehicle fleet to more fuel-efficient models [...]

To coincide with Earth Day, Maclean’s and Canadian Business magazines announced this year’s ‘Green 30’ list – a recognition of employers’ commitment to environmental, social, and economic sustainability. Several members of The Co-operators group of companies are represented on “The Green 30″ list.  The Co-operators, based in Guelph, Ontario, which includes co-operative holding company The [...]

Kathy Bardswick, President and CEO The Co-operators Group, reflects on the timeliness of mobilizing youth for greater sustainability.

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