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The Scotts Company Issues Corporate Responsibility Report

The Scotts Company Issues Corporate Responsibility Report

Published 01-17-07

Submitted by Scotts Miracle-Gro

MARYSVILLE, OH., January 16, 2007 "“ The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), the world’s leading marketer of branded consumer lawn and garden products, recently published its first Corporate Responsibility Report. The report provides information on the Company’s environmental, community and corporate governance practices.

"As a leader in the lawn and garden industry, ScottsMiracle-Gro must set the tone for corporate responsibility and how businesses can make a difference in our communities and for the environment," said Jim Hagedorn, chairman and chief executive officer of ScottsMiracle-Gro. "From our philanthropic initiatives in the communities where we live and work to our product development processes that incorporate environmental stewardship practices, we are a company committed to its corporate responsibilities."

The report includes examples of how the Company has integrated stewardship principles into its operations and the job functions of its 6,000 associates. Report information includes:

  • Product design and development processes
  • Manufacturing emissions reports
  • Manufacturing improvements
  • Community outreach
  • Stakeholder communications and outreach
  • Workplace safety and culture initiatives

    Rich Martinez, chief environmental officer for ScottsMiracle-Gro, sees the report as an extension of the Company’s belief in continuous improvement and innovation. "ScottsMiracle-Gro has been in the business of helping consumers create healthy green spaces for nearly 100 years," said Martinez. "Our business longevity and success is due in part to our ability to continually improve. Our Corporate Responsibility Report has helped us identify where we can further improve our operations for the betterment of our communities and the environment."

    For more information on The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company or to view an electronic copy of the Corporate Responsibility Report, visit us at: www.scotts.com/socialresponsibility

    About ScottsMiracle-Gro

    With more than $2.7 billion in worldwide sales and more than 6,000 associates, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, The Scotts Company LLC, is the world's largest marketer of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care, with products for professional horticulture as well. The Company's brands are the most recognized in the industry. In the U.S., the Company's Scotts®, Miracle-Gro® and Ortho® brands are market-leading in their categories, as is the consumer Roundup® brand, which is marketed in North America and most of Europe exclusively by Scotts and owned by Monsanto. The Company also owns Smith & Hawken, a leading brand of garden-inspired products that includes pottery, watering equipment, gardening tools, outdoor furniture and live goods. Additionally, the Company owns Morning Song, a leading brand in the wild bird food category. In Europe, Scotts' brands include Weedol®, Pathclear®, Evergreen®, Levington®, Miracle-Gro®, KB®, Fertiligene® and Substral®. For additional information, visit us at www.scotts.com.

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    About ScottsMiracle-Gro
    With approximately $3.2 billion in sales, the Company is one of the world's largest marketers of branded consumer products for lawn and garden care. The Company's brands are among the most recognized in the industry. The Company's Scotts®, Miracle-Gro® and Ortho® brands are market-leading in their categories. The Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, The Hawthorne Gardening Company, is a leading provider of nutrients, lighting and other materials used in the indoor and hydroponic growing segment. For additional information, visit us at www.scottsmiraclegro.com.

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