The Co-operators dubbed Canada’s Number 1 corporate citizen

The Co-operators has received the Top Spot among the ‘Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada,’ as ranked by the Corporate Knights. Corporate Knights is an organization dedicated to the promotion of responsible business practices in Canada and the advancement of social and environmental sustainability worldwide.The annual ranking is based on environmental, social and governance indicators found in the public domain. Specific indicators include the health and quality of an employer’s pension plan, the diversity of its board of directors, executive remuneration, transparency in global reporting initiatives, use of resources, board-level oversight of sustainability issues and other criteria.”Making a positive contribution to Canadian communities is a priority of ours, as it is for co-operatives across the country and around the world,” said Kathy Bardswick, president and CEO of The Co-operators.