Nylabone Named a 2024-2025 Top Performer by Pet Sustainability Coalition

Nylabone, an iconic brand in the Central Garden & Pet portfolio (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) has been named a 2024-2025 Top Performer by the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC). This award recognizes the highest-achieving companies in the pet industry that are committed to social and environmental responsibility across all areas of their business.

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Nylabone has been named a 2024-2025 Top Performer by the Pet Sustainability Coalition (PSC). This award recognizes the highest-achieving companies in the pet industry committed to social and environmental responsibility across all areas of their business. (Graphic: Business Wire)

The Nylabone brand, which initially joined PSC as an Advocate member in 2022, earned accreditation in 2023 for their achievements as a sustainably led and measured business that drives positive impact for pets, people, and the planet. As a Top Performer, Nylabone is among 20 leading accredited brands that demonstrate the most comprehensive commitment to sustainability across all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals for 2030. These goals include reducing environmental impact, ensuring responsible labor practices, promoting good governance, and more.

“Trailblazing the pet industry, whether through innovative chewing solutions or impactful sustainability efforts, is simply part of who Nylabone is,” said Glen S. Axelrod, President and CEO of Nylabone Products. “Achieving this PSC award is a reminder that our choices not only make a difference for our planet, but for all the pets we share our homes with.”

The Nylabone mission is to produce top-quality products that furry friends love in a greener way that best serves dogs, pet parents, the community, customers, and our planet. The brand’s sustainability efforts have already:

• Saved about 600 cubic feet of landfill space with product packaging featuring PET (a 100% recyclable material).
• Prevented 1.1 million pounds of greenhouse gas annually for each electro-hydraulic machine used at its facilities.
• Generated nearly 400,000 kilowatt hours of clean energy from rooftop solar systems since completion of installation.

The Nylabone commitment to planet-friendly products supports Central Garden & Pet's Impact strategy, which is dedicated to driving sustainability. Grounded in the purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes, Central is focused on protecting our planet, cultivating our communities, and empowering our employees.