It is proposed that Alimentation Couche-Tard prepare a sustainable development report with a
view to eventually comply with the Global Reporting Initiative guidelines. This report must be
produced at a reasonable cost and avoid disclosure of confidential information.
WHEREAS
-Alimentation Couche-Tard’s activities have a social and environmental impact. Climate
changes, freight, soil contamination, overpackaging, working conditions and community
relations are all issues that influence the Company’s profitability and growth.
-A thorough assessment of environmental and social issues as part of this report would
give Alimentation Couche-Tard the opportunity to devise a long-term extra financial risk
management strategy. For example, it would be an opportunity to stand out from the
competition in the retail industry with regard to social stewardship, to reduce operating
expenses, to maintain good relations with its employees and the local community, to tap
into the growing organic fair trade market and, overall, build client loyalty.
-In 2010, over 1,800 companies worldwide issued a sustainable development report under
the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) guidelines, 45 of which operated in the retail industry.
The GRI is the most comprehensive and recognized method of disclosure with respect to
environmental and social accountability.
-A report of this nature would allow investors to better evaluate the overall risks of
acquiring Company shares and assess management’s strategy to mitigate risks and
pursue business opportunities.