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Colgate-Palmolive Co., Laundry Detergents And Pre-Wash Brands In Australia And New Zealand Sustainability Profile

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Colgate-Palmolive Company, a leading player in the consumer goods sector, is headquartered in Australia and operates extensively across the regions of Australia and New Zealand. Founded in 1806, the company has evolved significantly, establishing a strong presence in the laundry detergent and pre-wash markets. Colgate-Palmolive is renowned for its innovative cleaning solutions, offering a diverse range of products that include well-known brands such as OMO and Surf. These products are distinguished by their effective stain removal capabilities and eco-friendly formulations, catering to the growing demand for sustainable cleaning options. With a robust market position, Colgate-Palmolive continues to achieve notable milestones, reinforcing its commitment to quality and consumer satisfaction in the laundry care industry.

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45

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Colgate-Palmolive Co., Laundry Detergents And Pre-Wash Brands In Australia And New Zealand's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

Colgate-Palmolive Co., Laundry Detergents And Pre-Wash Brands in Australia and New Zealand currently does not have specific emissions data available for the most recent year, as indicated by the absence of reported figures in kg CO2e. The company is identified as a merged entity, inheriting its climate commitments and performance data from its parent organisation, Henkel AG & Co. KGaA. While no specific reduction targets or achievements are listed for Colgate-Palmolive in this region, it is important to note that the climate initiatives and targets are cascaded from Henkel AG & Co. KGaA. This includes participation in various sustainability initiatives such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), which are aimed at reducing carbon emissions across their operations. Colgate-Palmolive's climate commitments align with industry standards, focusing on reducing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, although specific figures and targets for the Australian and New Zealand operations are not detailed. The company is expected to adhere to the broader sustainability goals set by Henkel, which may include significant reductions in carbon emissions as part of their corporate responsibility strategy. In summary, while specific emissions data and reduction targets for Colgate-Palmolive in Australia and New Zealand are currently unavailable, the company is committed to sustainability through its relationship with Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, which provides a framework for climate action and emissions reduction.

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How Carbon Intensive is Colgate-Palmolive Co., Laundry Detergents And Pre-Wash Brands In Australia And New Zealand's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Colgate-Palmolive Co., Laundry Detergents And Pre-Wash Brands In Australia And New Zealand's primary industry is , which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Colgate-Palmolive Co., Laundry Detergents And Pre-Wash Brands In Australia And New Zealand'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-Palmolive Co., Laundry Detergents And Pre-Wash Brands In Australia And New Zealand is in AU, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Colgate-Palmolive Co., Laundry Detergents And Pre-Wash Brands In Australia And New Zealand's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Colgate-Palmolive Co., Laundry Detergents And Pre-Wash Brands In Australia And New Zealand's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 16% last year and increased significantly since 2012, 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 30% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
30%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
4%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
2%
Capital Goods
<1%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
<1%
Investments
<1%
Downstream Transportation & Distribution
<1%
Business Travel
<1%
Employee Commuting
<1%
Waste Generated in Operations
<1%

Colgate-Palmolive Co., Laundry Detergents And Pre-Wash Brands In Australia And New Zealand'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-Palmolive Co., Laundry Detergents And Pre-Wash Brands In Australia And New Zealand has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. 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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