Social Responsibility

Working towards a more sustainable future for all

Our Central Impact Strategy is our commitment and approach dedicated to driving sustainability. Grounded in our purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes, we are focused on protecting our planet, cultivating our communities and empowering our employees. VIEW CENTRAL IMPACT REPORT PDF

A Message from the CEO

"At Central Garden & Pet, we believe that home is central to life, and we strive to be Central to home. This is why we are committed to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Because the Pet and Garden industries mean a great deal to so many, we have not only the opportunity but also the responsibility to make a difference and drive positive change. Doing the right thing is embraced by everyone here at Central, and we are driven by our desire to make meaningful advancements against our Central Impact Strategy."

Protecting our Planet

Energy & Greenhouse Gases
Water
Waste
Biodiversity

Cultivating our Communities

Philanthropy
Employee Volunteering
Product Stewardship

Empowering our Employees

Health & Safety
Diversity & Inclusion
Learning & Development

Fiscal Year 2021 Highlights

80
million

Pounds of recycled or reused materials in our products, including 29 million pounds of recycled plastic blowfill for our Central Home Brands outdoor cushions and 17 million pounds of paper material in our Kaytee small animal pet bedding.

800
million

Pollinators supported though our wildflower seeds, live goods and pest control products — a systems approach across our business supporting all kinds of pollinators, from honeybees to butterflies to hummingbirds.

3.8
thousand

MWh of energy conserved or diverted from greenhouse gas-emitting sources through greater energy efficiency and use of clean energy.

1.7
million

In monetary and product donations to communities and charitable organizations, including Habitat for Humanity, Best Friends and local schools and hospitals across the country.

830
metric tons

Of greenhouse gasses mitigated through the use of clean energy across several large manufacturing sites.

22
percent

Reduction in safety incidents due to improved safety measures at our sites, such as automating glass processing to reduce back and joint injuries at our Wisconsin facility manufacturing tanks for fish and reptiles.

14
billion

Gallons of water use avoided through our Pennington Smart Seed grass seed, a product that is 30% more water efficient than traditional grass seed.

2.6
thousand

Educational courses taken by our employees, several of whom have earned their MBA and progressed from entry-level positions to Senior Director and Vice President positions at Central.

23
million

Pounds of waste diverted from the landfill to be sold and repurposed, such as 15 million pounds of husks and hulls sent to local feed operations.

Learn more about our Central Impact progress and commitments

VIEW CENTRAL IMPACT REPORT PDF
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