Driving corporate social responsibility initiatives and using an environmental, social and corporate governance reporting construct are not only imperative to the future of Central, but integral to our operation. This report — our inaugural Central Impact Report — showcases our beliefs, actions and progress on a continuous journey of sustainability. Although we have not formally reported on sustainability until now, corporate social responsibility has been a core part of our DNA since our founding 40 years ago. Grounded in our purpose to nurture happy and healthy homes, we are focused on working towards building stronger communities, a more diverse and well- rounded employee experience and a healthier, more sustainable operation. As a part of our commitment to corporate stewardship, Central undertook an in- depth stakeholder assessment and conducted initiative scoping in 2020 to develop the Central Impact Strategy.