Modern day businesses have to be socially responsible; actions are taken to satisfy customers who might have a cause that they care deeply. Social responsibility occurs when a person or a company acts in an ethical and sensitive way towards important social issues of the day such as economic, environmental, and cultural concerns. Many businesses have a section of their website or business literature dedicated to social responsibility. Companies proudly detail the steps they are taking to address concerns that people have with the environment and economic issues. Having companies act in a socially responsible way is necessary because their actions have a tremendous positive impact on society. Candian Tire is a corporation that I most admire for their commitment to social responsibility. In the following paragraphs, I am going to explain why I admire Canadian Tire and the moral reasons why I think they are admirable for their dedication to social responsibility.
Canadian Tire founded in 1992 is one of Canada's oldest cooperation and the second largest retailer in Canada. I admire Candian Tire because of their charity work
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In taking these actions, Candian Tire is fulfilling it's ethical obligation by doing what is right and fair while doing little harm. According to McLaren's "By the end of 2013, 32 Canadian Tire stores had rooftop solar systems installed, with two more to be completed in 2014. The total renewable energy generated will produce enough electricity to power 1,000 average-sized Canadian homes each year." () Candian Tire employees have committed to reducing waste by recycling batteries and plastic. I find these action admirable because 97% scientists have warned us about the dangers of climate change. In my opinion, businesses have a tremendous responsibility because they are the ones that are producing the most