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 2022, Colgate-Palmolive reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 195,700,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and 225,400,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. The company also disclosed significant Scope 3 emissions, with a total of approximately 40,539,000,000 kg CO2e. Colgate-Palmolive has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2040, using 2020 as the baseline year. The company has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 42% by 2030. Additionally, it plans to increase its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 35% in 2020 to 100% by 2030. For Scope 3 emissions, particularly from purchased goods and services, a similar 42% reduction target has been set for 2030. Long-term, Colgate-Palmolive aims to achieve a 90% reduction in absolute emissions across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2040. These targets align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's commitment to sustainable practices in the consumer products sector.
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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 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 418,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 |
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