Undertake on the XXIst Century SCOP Updated february 20th of 2005 Presentation of the SCOP, SCOP Entreprises organization and the Co-operative Project

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The Co-op dynamics The Co-op dynamics SCOP : Société COopérative de Production Business whose employees are the majority shareholders and decision makers, and share fairly equity, risks, management, decisions and profit in order to build a durable and sustainable business SCOP ?

A modern project A modern project An innovative organization An innovative organization The cooperative dynamic The cooperative dynamic To be the decision maker of his own professionnal way To give sense to our work To empower each member’s blossoming… … due to the collective success Undertake differently Undertake differently Undertake differently

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The cooperative dynamic The cooperative dynamic Who are the SCOP ? Who are the SCOP ? What do they do ? What do they do ? How does it work? How does it work? The SCOP trump The SCOP trump 1600 small businesses in France… Orchestre Colonne In all kinds of activities from 2 to more than 1000 employees In all kinds of activities from 2 to more than 1000 employees Poitou-Charentes

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The cooperative dynamic The cooperative dynamic Who are the SCOP ? Who are the SCOP ? What do they do ? What do they do ? How does it work? How does it work? The SCOP trump The SCOP trump More than professional workers Intellectual ervices Intellectual services 23 % of employees Foundry, metallurgy, electricity 14 % of employees Miscellaneous industries agriculture alimentation 8 % of employees Communication & graphic industries 5 % of employees Building trade & public works 32 % of employees Note : chiffres à fin octobre 2003 Average size : 22 people Average size : 22 people Material services 18 % of employees

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The cooperative dynamic The cooperative dynamic Who are the SCOP ? Who are the SCOP ? What do they do ? What do they do ? How does it work? How does it work? The SCOP trump The SCOP trump Majority of equity to the employees Majority of equity to the employees Company heads elected among the wagers Company heads elected among the wagers One member = one vote One member = one vote durability of the common tool and property durability of the common tool and property A fair share of profits A fair share of profits A school of participation A school of participation The SCOPs in 6 principles

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The cooperative dynamic The cooperative dynamic Who are the SCOP ? Who are the SCOP ? What do they do ? What do they do ? How does it work? How does it work? The SCOP trump The SCOP trump Employees hold the majority of equity Employees hold at least : 51 % of equity… 51 % of equity… … et 65 % of vote rights … et 65 % of vote rights 79 % of employees are also associate members of their SCOP

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The cooperative dynamic The cooperative dynamic Who are the SCOP ? Who are the SCOP ? What do they do ? What do they do ? How does it work? How does it work? The SCOP trump The SCOP trump One member = one vote A SCOP is a democratic business : Vocation for every employee to join Vocation for every employee to join the shareholders Vote equality whatever the amount Vote equality whatever the amount of share Important decisions taken together Important decisions taken together

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The cooperative dynamic The cooperative dynamic Who are the SCOP ? Who are the SCOP ? What do they do ? What do they do ? How does it work? How does it work? The SCOP trump The SCOP trump Head companies elected among the employees Democratic choice through the Democratic choice through the vote of employees Daily consultation Daily consultation Employee status for the head Employee status for the head Company, with the same social Protection than other employees

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The cooperative dynamic The cooperative dynamic Who are the SCOP ? Who are the SCOP ? What do they do ? What do they do ? How does it work? How does it work? The SCOP trump The SCOP trump A fair share of profits The employees decide the distribution of their business profits : On average, 45 % of the profits go back to the employees On average, 45 % of the profits go back to the employees 98 % of the SCOPs have an agreement of the French system 98 % of the SCOPs have an agreement of the French system of participation

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The cooperative dynamic The cooperative dynamic Who are the SCOP ? Who are the SCOP ? What do they do ? What do they do ? How does it work? How does it work? The SCOP trump The SCOP trump Make durable the common property Profits of the SCOP to… Build a durable common property Build a durable common property Guarantee the independance of the business Guarantee the independance of the business Make durable its activity Make durable its activity

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The cooperative dynamic The cooperative dynamic Who are the SCOP ? Who are the SCOP ? What do they do ? What do they do ? How does it work? How does it work? The SCOP trump The SCOP trump A learning process of participation A SCOP is a participative business… … which encourages initiative and responsability of employees… … which encourages initiative and responsability of employees… … and gives them the tools to … and gives them the tools to achieve it through different formations

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The cooperative dynamic The cooperative dynamic Who are the SCOP ? Who are the SCOP ? What do they do ? What do they do ? How does it work? How does it work? The SCOP trump The SCOP trump Classical business SCOP Stock company Human resources serving the business Human resources serving the business Looking for profit for shareholders Looking for profit for shareholders Profits for shareholders first Power of shareholders Looking for consistency of the working tool Equity & business serving people Persons company Fair share of profits Business democracy A different and balanced logical

Undertake differently Undertake differently An innovative network An innovative network The cooperative dynamic The cooperative dynamic Creation of business and employment, Vitality of territories Buy-out of companies, Local developement, Social responsability of businesses Economic emancipation… The SCOP’s answer to the social and economic challenges A modern project A modern project A modern project

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The cooperative dynamic The cooperative dynamic Social responsability Social responsability Local developement Local developement Economic initiative Economic initiative Buy-out of companies Buy-out of companies In the heart of the SCOP project The « social responsability», an essential principle : Democracy within the company Democracy within the company Participative management Participative management Participation to profits Participation to profits Transparent management Transparent management Continuing education of employees Continuing education of employees Employment protection Employment protection

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The cooperative dynamic The cooperative dynamic Social responsability Social responsability Local developement Local developement Economic initiative Economic initiative Buy-out of companies Buy-out of companies A legitimate answer to challenge the lasting local development: A SCOP can not be bought out nor relocated A SCOP can not be bought out nor relocated The SCIC : a new form of cooperative for new possibilities involving all kind of partners : volunteers, employees, public and private investors, customers, users… The SCIC : a new form of cooperative for new possibilities involving all kind of partners : volunteers, employees, public and private investors, customers, users… Business here, now and lasting

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The cooperative dynamic The cooperative dynamic Social responsability Social responsability Local developement Local developement Economic initiative Economic initiative Buy-out of companies Buy-out of companies All solutions to undertake together : Between people sharing the same passion or profession and feeling equal each other, through creation of a SCOP Between people sharing the same passion or profession and feeling equal each other, through creation of a SCOP In solo, with help of other entrepreneurs, within an Activities & Employment Cooperative (CAE) In solo, with help of other entrepreneurs, within an Activities & Employment Cooperative (CAE) Through transformation in SCOP of a non-profit association to give it a business dynamic without losing the initial general interest project Through transformation in SCOP of a non-profit association to give it a business dynamic without losing the initial general interest project A key for all forms of initiatives

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The cooperative dynamic The cooperative dynamic Social responsability Social responsability Local developement Local developement Economic initiative Economic initiative Buy-out of companies Buy-out of companies The advantages of transforming in SCOP : Continuing the business without breaking Continuing the business without breaking Keep employment Keep employment Keep the knowledge Keep the knowledge Keep independance Keep independance Implicate all stakeholders Implicate all stakeholders Give a new boost Give a new boost Pass-on and transform a business in SCOP

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project The cooperative dynamic The cooperative dynamic Saving Cooperative Plan (PEC) Saving Cooperative Plan (PEC) Starting business fund Starting business fund Continuing education mutual fund Continuing education mutual fund New form of cooperatives New form of cooperatives « Cooperative » credit card… « Cooperative » credit card… … Innovation by Scop Entreprises An innovative network An innovative network An innovative network

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The Co-op dynamics The Co-op dynamics At the service of SCOP At the service of SCOP Closed to the territories needs Closed to the territories needs A lever effect A lever effect Scop Entreprises helps the SCOPs : Reception Reception Economic accompaniement Economic accompaniement Financings Financings Coop legal help and back up Coop legal help and back up Continuing education programs Continuing education programs Exchanges between entrepreneurs Exchanges between entrepreneurs Representation & promotion Representation & promotion A complete service

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The Co-op dynamics The Co-op dynamics At the service of SCOP At the service of SCOP Closed to the territories needs Closed to the territories needs A lever effect A lever effect National Confédération Générale of SCOPs 3 professionnal Federations Building trade &public work Communication & graphic industries Foundry, metallurgy, electricity A regional and professionnal organization 12 Region Unions

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The Co-op dynamics The Co-op dynamics At the service of SCOP At the service of SCOP Closed to the territories needs Closed to the territories needs A lever effect A lever effect Scop Entreprises has created and manages its own financings adapted to the needs of cooperative businesses : Participative and personal lendings (Socoden) Participative and personal lendings (Socoden) Involvement in equity (Spot) Involvement in equity (Spot) Bail & guarantee (Sofiscop) Bail & guarantee (Sofiscop) Special help for new starting businesses (new) Special help for new starting businesses (new) Own mutual financings

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network … Saves businesses … Creates jobs.. Creates new solutions to face social & economic challenges … A dynamic that carries progress The cooperative dynamic The cooperative dynamic The cooperative dynamic

Rooting in the territory Employment, economic initiative Pass-on and durability of the companies Local and lasting developement Reconcile economic and social life considering protection of the environment Cooperatives & local communities: the same challenges

A worker co-op system which roots and lasts the jobs, An organized network to start, buy-out and develop cooperative durable businesses A co-op approach which aims firstly the ability of community members to decide of their own future Scop Entreprises, a partner for territories & their local authorities

Scop  the collective entrepeneurship Scic  local developement & general interest activities gathering all type of stakeholders Activity and employment cooperatives (CAE)  reception and accompanying of solo entrepreneurs who test their project before create their society And all startings, transformations buy-outs carried out by their employees Scop Entreprises helps all projects leaded and involving the collectivity of employees

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The Co-op dynamics The Co-op dynamics SCOP in numbers SCOP in numbers A dynamic growth A dynamic growth Cooperation in France Cooperation in France … in Europe … in Europe … and worldwide … and worldwide 1600 small businesses 1600 small businesses More than jobs More than jobs 3 billion € of turnover 3 billion € of turnover 110 millions € of net profit 110 millions € of net profit 80 % of profit-making businesses 80 % of profit-making businesses 79 % of employees working in their SCOP for at least 2 years are associate members 79 % of employees working in their SCOP for at least 2 years are associate members 98 % of participation agreements vs only 3% for French businesses of the same size) 98 % of participation agreements vs only 3% for French businesses of the same size) On average 45 % of profits coming back to the employees On average 45 % of profits coming back to the employees Note : chiffres 2003 The SCOPs : competitive businesses

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The Co-op dynamics The Co-op dynamics SCOP in numbers SCOP in numbers A dynamic growth A dynamic growth Cooperation in France Cooperation in France … in Europe … in Europe … and worldwide … and worldwide Note : chiffres 2003 SCOP Entreprises movement is : 20 % SCOP more for 10 years 20 % SCOP more for 10 years jobs more for 5 years jobs more for 5 years jobs created each year jobs created each year Global profits of all SCOPs increasing continually for 15 years Global profits of all SCOPs increasing continually for 15 years A permanent strengthening of capital stock A permanent strengthening of capital stock About 40 new Activity & Employment Cooperatives (CAE) since 1995 About 40 new Activity & Employment Cooperatives (CAE) since 1995 Creation of 40 SCIC since 2002 Creation of 40 SCIC since 2002 See more… A lasting growth

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The Co-op dynamics The Co-op dynamics SCOP in numbers SCOP in numbers A dynamic growth A dynamic growth Cooperation in France Cooperation in France … in Europe … in Europe … and worldwide … and worldwide Return A lasting growth Turnover per employee in euros Number of employees

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The Co-op dynamics The Co-op dynamics SCOP in numbers SCOP in numbers A dynamic growth A dynamic growth Cooperation in France Cooperation in France … in Europe … in Europe … and worldwide … and worldwide The 1600 SCOPs belong to a global cooperative movement that gathers in France : businesses businesses employees employees 105 billions € turnover 105 billions € turnover billions € in the balance sheet of cooperative banks billions € in the balance sheet of cooperative banks Co-ops are more than the only SCOPs Note : chiffres 2003

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The Co-op dynamics The Co-op dynamics SCOP in numbers SCOP in numbers A dynamic growth A dynamic growth Cooperation in France Cooperation in France … in Europe … in Europe … and worldwide … and worldwide Cooperatives spread out in all Europe The 25 members European Union is : More than worker cooperatives, self-employment & participative businesses More than worker cooperatives, self-employment & participative businesses … gathering more than 1 million jobs … gathering more than 1 million jobs The most cooperative countries are Italy, Spain, Hungria and Poland. Note : chiffres 2003

Undertake differently Undertake differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The Co-op dynamics The Co-op dynamics SCOP in numbers SCOP in numbers A dynamic growth A dynamic growth Cooperation in France Cooperation in France … in Europe … in Europe … and worldwide … and worldwide Worldwide, the Co-op movement is : A way for half planet people to organize their production and consumption A way for half planet people to organize their production and consumption 800 millions of associate members 800 millions of associate members agriculture cooperatives agriculture cooperatives billions $ managed by cooperative banks billions $ managed by cooperative banks Cooperation is everywhere worldwide Note : chiffres 2003

Undertabke differently Undertabke differently A modern project A modern project An innovative network An innovative network The cooperative dynamic The cooperative dynamic More information… Confédération Générale des SCOP 37 rue Jean Leclaire PARIS, FRANCE 33 (0)