Bell Nursery Named The Home Depot’s 2022 Environmental Partner of the Year
November 18 2022 - 8:01AM
Business Wire
Bell Nursery, an innovative wholesale nursery grower in the
Central Garden & Pet portfolio (Nasdaq: CENT) (Nasdaq: CENTA),
has been named Environmental Partner of the Year by The Home Depot.
This award is presented to only one supplier a year that has gone
above and beyond to assist the retailer in reducing the company’s
environmental footprint while delivering top-quality products to
the consumers who rely on The Home Depot to help them beautify and
improve their homes.
Bell Nursery has proudly supplied The Home Depot with live goods
for over twenty-five years, and all Bell products are certified and
sustainably grown to meet the highest standards of social
environmental and economic standards. Today, Bell provides multiple
varietals of flowers, plants, and trees to The Home Depot stores
across 18 states.
“Bell Nursery is thrilled to be recognized as The Home Depot’s
2022 Environmental Partner of the Year,” said Brett Guthrie, Chief
Operating Officer, Bell Nursery. “We know that The Home Depot is
committed to running a responsible and sustainable company and that
consumers depend on them to provide high-quality live goods for
their homes and gardens. This is why Bell is committed to driving
sustainability through our operations, working diligently to
provide a safe and healthy work environment, supporting farm
communities, and protecting vital environmental resources.”
Some highlights from The Home Depot and Bell Nursery partnership
include:
- Utilizing 100% wind power at three facilities to significantly
reduce CO2 consumption
- Recycling 5.7 million pounds of cardboard and plastic through
store and on-site programs
- Implementing biological controls in Bell Nursery growing
spaces
- Leveraging drip irrigation in perennials farms, reducing
100,000,000 gallons in 2021
- Over the last five years, Bell has sold 1.3 million trees
through The Home Depot. When planted in an urban environment and
allowed to grow for 10 years, these trees can sequester an
estimated 77,000 metric tons of CO2.
“Bell Nursery has been a valued partner of The Home Depot since
1995. In that time, they’ve experienced tremendous growth, yet
their culture has remained consistent. They’ve always been on the
leading edge of our suppliers, and they continue to be a model for
environmental stewardship and sustainable horticulture. That’s
something to be proud of,” said Dan Stuppiello, The Home Depot
Divisional Merchandise Manager for Live Goods.
Bell Nursery is a live goods leader within the $3.3 billion
portfolio of Central Garden & Pet. The company’s Central Impact
strategy outlines the company’s approach and dedication to driving
sustainability across the enterprise.
In 2021, Bell Nursery was the recipient of The Home Depot
Supplier of the Year Award.
About Bell Nursery
For over forty years, Bell Nursery has been dedicated to growing
top-quality flowers, plants and trees and overseeing their care
until the moment they are dropped off at the retailer. For over
twenty-five years, Bell Nursery has served The Home Depot across
multiple states across the United States. Today, Bell Nursery has
become the second largest greenhouse footprint in the nation.
About Central Garden & Pet
Central Garden & Pet (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA)
understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured
happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2021 net
sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on a mission to lead the future
of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and
trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener,
gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow
stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65
high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®,
Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and
Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and
a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden &
Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000
employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to
learn more.
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