Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited Sustainability Profile
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, a subsidiary of the global Colgate-Palmolive Company, is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Established in 1937, the company has become a leader in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, primarily focusing on oral care, personal care, home care, and pet nutrition. Colgate-Palmolive (India) is renowned for its flagship products, including Colgate toothpaste and Palmolive personal care items, which are distinguished by their commitment to quality and innovation. The company has achieved significant market presence, consistently ranking among the top players in the oral care segment. With a strong emphasis on sustainability and community engagement, Colgate-Palmolive (India) continues to set benchmarks in the industry, reflecting its dedication to enhancing the everyday lives of consumers across the nation.
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Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 32,631,000 kg CO2e, comprising 1,184,580 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 28,257,050 kg CO2e from Scope 2. The company has set an ambitious target to achieve a 42% reduction in GHG emissions across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline year. This commitment reflects a proactive approach to climate action, aligning with industry standards for sustainability. In 2021, the company recorded total emissions of about 29,442,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 1,623,530 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 31,006,980 kg CO2e. The emissions intensity per rupee of turnover adjusted for Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) was reported at 0.000007 kg CO2e for 2023, indicating a focus on reducing emissions relative to revenue. Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited's climate commitments are not cascaded from a parent company, as the data is sourced directly from their own disclosures. The company continues to prioritise sustainability and aims to enhance its environmental performance in the coming years.
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| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 1,041,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 35,514,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Colgate-Palmolive (India) 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-Palmolive (India) Limited 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.
