Coop Trends In Europe Hans Dahlberg National Conference on Cooperative Development in India New Dehli December 2007

The list… Revenue almost 1 trillion USD Compared to last year (11% real growth ignoring currency fluctuations) Largely confirms total in first ranking Need a variety of ways of showcasing co- operative performance and achievements

Global 300 by Region

Global 300 by Sector

Cooperatives & mutuals are sustainable businesses… … But …

Source: Onno van Bekkum (NICE), … Private equity has started the hunt!

Global 300 Further analysis

Global National 100 Use Global 300 methodology to create national lists So far….. – USA – a pioneer! – The UK recently published their UK 100 – Netherlands has issued a provisional NL 100 – France will shortly release their first French 100 – The following countries/sectors have given in-principle support: Canada Singapore Australia ICMIF ICBA This represents approximately 60% of global list so far….. How to Do It Workshop on Tuesday 16 th October….. Since, this workshop a global data group has met on Wednesday and started work on mapping existing databases and methodologies

CSR – methodology from principles to practice … Development of draft measure of Corporate (Co-operative) Social Responsibility Reviewed existing CSR criteria CSR and annual reports The co-operative difference

CSR – some reflections CSR is increasingly being embraced by our corporate competitors Co-op principles in particular the ICA’s Statement of Co-operative Identity are the basis of most co-op operation throughout the world Co-ops driven by their values have in many ways been pioneers of socially responsible business However, the movement has not done all it could in measuring the co-operative difference It has allowed others to claim credit for “inventing “CSR”

CSR – some reflections Some of the best examples of CSR are to be found among the Global 300 However, our preliminary research shows that co-ops are not reporting in a consistent way If anything, many are simply following the usual approach of their investor competitors This has led us to develop a “draft” CSR methodology

ICA’s Global 300 (draft) CSR approach We are attempting to developed a measure which incorporates the best aspects of mainstream CSR reporting while taking account of the co-op difference

Coop. Group - UK Key Facts Sales Outlets Sales Turnover Profit Market Share Members Employees Patronage Refund billion GBP 500 million GBP 5 % 4.5 million million GBP Co-ordinate purchasing, membership focus and unified logo has resulted in a turn around and positive development. The largest consumer co-operative in the world created.

Coop Schweiz Key Facts Sales Outlets Sales Turnover Profit Market Share – Food – Non-food Members Employees billion GBP 138 million GBP 21 % 10 % 2.5 million Progressive top-down revolution created a one national consumer co-operative with a strong environmental profile.

S-group Finland Key Facts Sales Outlets Sales Turnover Profit Market Share – Food – Restaurants – Petrol & Oil Members Employees Patronage Refund billion GBP 240 million GBP 35 % 25 % 18 % 1.6 million million GBP Your own shop – a centrally managed retail chain with regional adjustment and a cost effective growth strategy.

Sistema Coop Italy Key Facts Sales Outlets Sales Turnover Profit Market Share Members Employees All 140 societies billion GBP 200 million GBP 18 % 6.2 million Top leading retail chain caring about: People, Society, Environment, Italian culture and Italian production... in order to cultivate an Italian model as an answer to the global challenges. 9 largest billion GBP million

Coop Sweden Key Facts Sales Outlets Sales Turnover Profit Market Share Members Employees billion GBP 53 million GBP 21 % 3 million Top leading retail chain with a vision to serve members in there endeavor for a sustainable life in a sustainable society.

A natural step Demand, what is the member asking for ? What can we deliver – our ability & capacity What position can and do we wish to have Strategic Profile

Basis – consumer coops The Coop Member Society Coop Concept To act against deficiencies and meet needs by joint ownerships. Basic Elements D eficiencies in society (motive). Member value (objective). Joint ownership (means). Core Values Confidence in uniqueness, Influence, Care, Honesty, Vitality Proposed Ideas Create economic value and simultaneously contribute to a sustainable development for man & environment

Possible Status? 3 – 5 years Profitable and value based retailing Priceworthy sustainable products and services Contribute to a sustainable development Business & Financial Requirements Member needs and usefulness Community needs

Thank you Hans Dahlberg