Metro, Sobeys among companies called out for not doing enough to reduce harmful chemicals Some major names in Canadian retail, including Metro, Sobeys and the parent company of Tim Hortons, have received a failing grade in one environmental group's report card ranking businesses on their commitment to reduce certain chemicals and plastics in the products and packaging they carry. Social Sharing CBC News · Posted: Apr 08, 2021 8:46 PM ET | Last Updated: April 9 Restaurant Brands International, the parent company of Tim Hortons, is among several companies that received an F in a report grading large businesses on the reduction of certain potentially harmful chemicals and plastics in their products and packaging. A spokesperson for Tim Hortons says the chain is 'striving to do better' and plans tp update its packaging by early 2022. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press)