GlobeNewswire·Jul 21, 2026, 7:00 AM ET

ScottsMiracle-Gro Announces New Corporate Responsibility Strategy and Goals

Scotts Miracle-Gro released its 2026 Corporate Responsibility Report on July 21, 2026, outlining the GroForward 2030 initiative.
GroForward 2030 aligns with the SMG 2.0 growth strategy to focus on products, practices, & people.
SMG 2.0 includes innovation in naturals & organics, ecommerce channel expansion, & engagement with emerging consumer demographics.
Products You Can Count On goals include 100% of new products aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals & a 25% increase in products with 4.0+ star ratings.
Practices You Can Be Proud Of goals include a 20% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 greenhouse gas emissions & a 10% reduction in water intensity by fiscal 2030.
People You Grow With goals include 50% associate participation in volunteer time off, protecting 3,000 acres of natural habitat, & a $10 million community investment.
2025 milestones include 50% sales growth for Miracle-Gro Organics, a 40% reduction in compressed air energy usage, & the diversion of 344,445 pounds of plastic waste.
The company launched a Lyra Health mental wellness platform & earned the Human Rights Campaign's Equality 100 Leader title for the fourth year.
The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation distributed $1.96 million in grants while campus gardens donated over 6,700 pounds of produce to local food banks.