Company will focus on five ESG strategic areas over the next five years as part of commitment to GroMoreGood
Published 08-17-20
Issued by Scotts Miracle-Gro
ScottsMiracle-Gro released its 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report, announcing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy for the next five years.
Read the 2020 ScottsMiracle-Gro Corporate Responsibility Report.
August 17, 2020 - ScottsMiracle-Gro released its 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report, announcing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy for the next five years. The report, which was prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, outlines how ScottsMiracle-Gro delivered on its corporate purpose––to GroMoreGood everywhere––for associates, communities, consumers and the environment. The report also provides an update on how the company responded during the COVID-19 pandemic to keep associates safe and support local communities while providing essential lawn and gardening products.
During 2019–2020, ScottsMiracle-Gro underwent a formal materiality assessment, following the guidelines of the GRI, to prioritize its most important ESG opportunities and risks and to further align its sustainability goals and commitments with stakeholder priorities. Based on that assessment, five key areas of focus were identified to drive ScottsMiracle-Gro’s sustainability strategy over the next five years:
In the coming years, the company will continue reporting on its progress of benchmarking, goal setting and continuous improvement around these five ESG focus areas.
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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.