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In this episode, you’ll learn more about the realities of environmental social governance with Ken Keelor, CEO of Calgary Co-op. As head of a 65 year-old unique business, Ken must continuously innovate to retain talent and customers while delivering on their key strategic promises of fresh, local, community, trust and service. Discover how staying true to their north star created opportunities to innovate, including daily pick-ups of groceries from the Calgary Food Bank that would otherwise be wasted, early adoption of cannabis and e-charging stations and more.

Show Notes

Truly caring for your community isn’t an annual event, it’s done in the small, daily actions. At Calgary Co-op, that means viewing every decision through a community lens. This focus has allowed the business to flourish and grow new avenues of value for its owner members, such as home healthcare, mental health and drug rehab through its acquisition of Beacon Pharmacy, and recreational business through alcohol and cannabis sales. Balancing this community-first focus with financial sustainability is at the core of Ken’s work. This episode should inspire you to examine your company’s own ESG practices and key strategic promises to ensure longevity and customer satisfaction.

What is Collisions YYC?

Tired of the same old news cycle? Get informed on what’s happening in businesses in Calgary, Alberta and beyond with Collisions YYC.

Tyler Chisholm hosts Alberta’s best and brightest minds who are shaping the very landscape of our province with their work in fields like Technology, FinTech, Energy, Healthcare, Education, AI, and more. Tyler’s inherent curiosity and exploratory style fuel candid conversations with the people who are driving change in our city, our province and the world.

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