Central Garden & Pet Company.
CENT.US | Wholesale of other household goods
Central Garden & Pet Company is a leading producer and distributor of products for the lawn and garden and pet supplies markets. In the lawn and garden segment, the company offers a wide range of products including fertilizers, grass seed, weed and insect control products, decorative outdoor product...Show More
Better Health for All
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Central Garden & Pet Co. has a notable safety record concerning its products, with multiple violations related to pesticides and hazardous waste. Since 2000, the company has accumulated 13 such violations from the EPA and state environmental agencies.
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In 2020, the U.S. EPA issued a $285,700 civil penalty to Central Garden & Pet, Inc. for alleged violations of pesticide labeling requirements, specifically for outdated labels missing important safety information on use, storage, and disposal.
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This indicates a significant issue with risk transparency, as crucial safety information for pesticide users was not adequately provided.
Fair Money & Economic Opportunity
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Central Garden & Pet Company is a producer and distributor of lawn, garden, and pet supplies, not a financial institution.
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The company's core business does not involve offering lending, deposit, or other financial services to consumers.
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Therefore, KPIs related to financial products, customer financial data, lending practices, or direct customer wealth-building outcomes are not applicable to its operations. While the company engages in internal employee benefits, diversity initiatives, and community donations, these do not align with the specific definitions and quantitative thresholds for financial inclusion or economic opportunity for underserved populations as outlined in the rubric for financial service providers.
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Fair Pay & Worker Respect
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No evidence available to assess Central Garden & Pet Company on Fair Pay & Worker Respect.
Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing
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No specific, quantitative evidence was found across the provided articles to score any of the KPIs related to Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing for Central Garden & Pet Company. Information regarding general supplier expectations
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or industry-wide issues in relevant sectors was present
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, but lacked the direct, measurable data required by the rubric for fair-trade certifications, audit frequency, forced/child labor incidents specific to the company, supply chain traceability, remediation speed, ethical clause coverage percentages, materials risk, or supplier diversity spend.
Honest & Fair Business
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No evidence available to assess Central Garden & Pet Company on Honest & Fair Business.
Kind to Animals
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No specific quantitative data, certifications, or measurable actions related to animal welfare were found in the provided articles. While the company offers pet food products containing animal-derived ingredients such as lamb, chicken, fish, and beef, the articles do not provide information on cruelty-free certifications, animal testing policies or volumes, humane certifications for operations, ethical input substitution percentages, supplier audit percentages for welfare, cage-free sourcing, or investments in animal-free alternatives.
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No War, No Weapons
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No evidence available to assess Central Garden & Pet Company on No War, No Weapons.
Planet-Friendly Business
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No evidence available to assess Central Garden & Pet Company on Planet-Friendly Business.
Respect for Cultures & Communities
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No evidence available to assess Central Garden & Pet Company on Respect for Cultures & Communities.
Safe & Smart Tech
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The company reported no material cybersecurity incidents, penalties, or settlements in the last three fiscal years.
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Additionally, no specific incidents of unauthorized data use were reported.
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Zero Waste & Sustainable Products
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Central Garden & Pet Co. implemented a new packaging initiative for its Nylabone brand, resulting in an annual plastic reduction of over 40 tons.
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This represents one waste reduction initiative with a measurable outcome.