Colgate Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive Company, a leading global consumer goods firm, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America, Latin America, Europe, and Asia. Founded in 1806, the company has established itself as a key player in the personal care, oral care, and home care industries. Colgate-Palmolive is renowned for its innovative products, including the iconic Colgate toothpaste, Palmolive dish soap, and Softsoap hand wash, each distinguished by their commitment to quality and sustainability. With a strong market position, the company consistently ranks among the top in its sector, driven by a dedication to consumer health and hygiene. Notable achievements include a robust portfolio of trusted brands that resonate with millions worldwide, reflecting the company's long-standing legacy of excellence and reliability.
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Colgate Palmolive's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Colgate-Palmolive reported significant carbon emissions from its operations in India, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 4,859,920 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions reaching about 28,416,610 kg CO2e. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions was approximately 33,276,600 kg CO2e. This reflects a continued commitment to transparency in their environmental impact. Colgate-Palmolive has set ambitious climate targets, aiming for a 42% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions (Scopes 1 and 2) by 2030, using a 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company has committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, also based on 2020 levels. This includes a target to reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services by 42% by 2030. The company is also focused on increasing its sourcing of renewable electricity from 35% in 2020 to 100% by 2030. Furthermore, Colgate-Palmolive aims for a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes by 2040, reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and climate action.
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| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 209,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 418,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 1,256,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | 00,000,000,000 |
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