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Colgate (Guangzhou) Company Limited Sustainability Profile

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Colgate (Guangzhou) Company Limited, a subsidiary of the global leader Colgate-Palmolive, is headquartered in Guangzhou, China. Established in 1995, the company has become a prominent player in the oral care industry, focusing on the production of high-quality toothpaste and oral hygiene products. With a commitment to innovation, Colgate (Guangzhou) offers a diverse range of products, including its renowned Colgate Total and Colgate Sensitive lines, which are distinguished by their advanced formulations and effectiveness. The company has achieved significant market presence in China, contributing to Colgate-Palmolive's status as a top choice for consumers seeking reliable oral care solutions. Colgate (Guangzhou) continues to uphold its reputation for excellence, driven by a dedication to quality and consumer satisfaction in the competitive oral care landscape.

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62

Industry Average

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23

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Colgate (Guangzhou) Company Limited's score of 62 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Colgate (Guangzhou) Company Limited's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Colgate-Palmolive Company

Colgate (Guangzhou) Company Limited, headquartered in China (CN), currently does not report specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no emissions figures are available. However, the company is part of the Colgate-Palmolive Company corporate family, which has established significant climate commitments and reduction initiatives. As a current subsidiary of Colgate-Palmolive Company, Colgate (Guangzhou) inherits its climate targets and initiatives. Colgate-Palmolive has set ambitious science-based targets (SBTi) aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its operations. These targets encompass Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, reflecting a comprehensive approach to climate action. Colgate-Palmolive is committed to achieving net-zero emissions by 2040, with interim goals to significantly reduce emissions by 2030. The company actively participates in initiatives such as the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the Climate Pledge, further demonstrating its commitment to transparency and accountability in climate action. While specific emissions data for Colgate (Guangzhou) is not available, the company's alignment with its parent organisation's sustainability goals indicates a proactive stance towards reducing its carbon footprint and addressing climate change.

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1,256,000,000
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Colgate (Guangzhou) Company Limited's primary industry is Chemicals, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Colgate (Guangzhou) Company Limited's Location?

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Colgate (Guangzhou) Company Limited is in CN, which we do not have grid emissions data for.

Colgate (Guangzhou) Company Limited's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Colgate (Guangzhou) Company Limited's Scope 3 emissions, which decreased by 11% last year and increased significantly since 2014, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Nearly all of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing nearly all emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 16% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2021
Purchased Goods and Services
16%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
3%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
2%

Colgate (Guangzhou) Company Limited's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Colgate (Guangzhou) Company Limited has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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