University:
Strayer University
Course:
BUS 309 | Business Ethics
Academic year:

2020
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430

Pages:

2
Author:

Charlee Buchanan

The type of society we live in is dictated largely by the companies and businesses that we patronize. It is a company’s duty to be ethically and socially responsible, which Soomo Learning (2020) defines as, “the duty of a business to do no harm to society.” It is the company’s priority to make sure that it is following ethical practices in all facets of its supply chain. Some of these practices include the way materials are sourced and manufactured, or how the company decides to dispose of waste. Either way, it is extremely important to make sure a company is socially responsible while continuously focused on making sure society is benefiting from the way the company conducts its business. Toms, the footwear brand, does a great job of being socially responsible. By giving up 1/3 of their profits, they can drive “sustainable change” through community programs and grants (Toms, 2022). They also make sure that the health of the planet is at the forefront of their business model. From using sustainable cotton to constantly measuring their carbon footprint, Toms is an amazing example of a company that makes sure to leave a positive lasting imprint on earth and society. Another great example of a socially responsible company is The Body Shop. What drives them is at the heart of their vision and mission statements which are, “The Body Shop exists to fight for a fairer, more beautiful world. This is our purpose, and it drives everything we do. Our beliefs are everything to us: that business is a force for good, the empowerment of women and girls and the belief that everyone is beautiful” (The Body Shop, 2022). The work The Body Shop does to promote equality regarding race, diversity, and inclusion is something many other companies can benefit from. Adopting some of these policies can be very beneficial for the SNHU Pet Supply Company since our number one priority is serving the consumer and their pets with quality products with a customer-first service. Making sure our products are sourced ethically is one recommendation that should be considered. Another recommendation to help enact positive social change is partnering with local shelters to have adoption days and maybe even include a portion of profits to local kennels and adoption centers. This way it shows that we are not only concerned about our own customer base, but also the communities in which our stores reside. The reason you have a business is to make money, but at what cost? That is why it is key to make sure you have a company that society values and does its part in trying to help solve the world’s greatest problems, not adding to them. Consumers like to frequent businesses that are not causing society harm; businesses that do not have their own self-interest at the heart of their operations, instead, treating the world’s problems personally and being ready and willing to evoke positive social change.

Module 5 - Social Responsibility

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