ABOUT US OUR BUSINESS SUSTAINABILITY NEWS & REPORTS CAREERS CONTACT US Your browser does not support SVG Home > About Us > Our Story ABOUT FCL Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) does business differently. At its core, FCL is a co-operative that supports other co-operatives that serve people in Western Canada. FCL is a wholesaling, manufacturing, marketing and administrative co-operative owned by more than 160 independent local co-operative associations. These local co-ops own and operate agro centres, food stores, gas bars/convenience stores and home centres. ABOUT THE CRS Working together, FCL and local retail co-operatives form the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS), which helps build, feed and fuel individuals and communities from Vancouver Island to northwestern Ontario and into the Arctic. Over the years, FCL has been involved in a wide variety of business ventures. There has been great growth, as well as challenges. Through it all, FCL has remained focused on providing long-term sustainable value for its members. For more information, visit www.co-op.crs. VISION & VALUES Vision Building sustainable communities together. Aspirational Statement Strong co-operative governance is the foundation upon which we pursue a common purpose with our retail owners. Working together, we sustain a vibrant Federation by creating shared value. We leverage our financial strength to steward the sustainable growth of our Co-operative Retailing System. At Co-op, our members/customers feel at home, because we are part of the fabric of the communities we serve. We foster meaningful careers and inspire our employees to bring our brand to life every day. We model and celebrate a culture of teamwork, learning and innovation. Mission To provide responsible, innovative leadership and support to the Co-operative Retailing System for the benefit of members, employees and Canadian communities. Integrity Be honest & trustworthy Communicate openly and with respect Act ethically at all times Respect your colleagues, our members and our business partners Excellence Strive to be the best Focus on continuous improvement Innovate and evaluate Celebrate our success Responsibility Accountability matters Focus on success every day Support our communities Respect the environment HISTORY Consumer co-operatives began in Western Canada in the early 20th century, but did not begin finding stability and success until they worked together and established their own wholesales. Provincial wholesale co-operatives in the four western provinces would expand buying power and eventually amalgamate into what is now Federated Co-operatives Limited. 1928 1935 1939 1940 1941 1944 1945 1946 Prev Next 1928 New beginnings The first prairie co-operatives recognize the need for individual associations to work together as part of one system. Beginning in Manitoba and Saskatchewan, provincial co-operative wholesales are established across Western Canada, providing their members with easier access to goods such as petroleum. FCL named one of the top 500 companies in Canada and one of Saskatchewan's Top Employers PAST AWARDS ABOUT US Our Story Board of Directors Leadership About Co-operatives Associations OUR BUSINESS Overview Agriculture Energy Food Home and Building Refinery Suppliers Ethanol SUSTAINABILITY Overview Reports NEWS & REPORTS Overview News Media Reports CAREERS Overview Current Opportunities Why FCL Our People CONTACT US Contact Info Location Finder Sponsorship and Donations Twitter LinkedIn Youtube Copyright 2021 Federated Co-operatives Limited. All rights reserved. Privacy & Terms of Use