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Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited

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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23

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited's score of 23 is lower than 62% 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-Palmolive (India) Limited's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,276,600 kg CO2e, comprising 4,859,920 kg CO2e from Scope 1 and 28,416,610 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions. This marks a significant increase in emissions compared to 2023, where total emissions were about 37,497,350 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at 3,378,200 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at 34,119,140 kg CO2e. The company has consistently disclosed its emissions across Scope 1, 2, and 3, with 2023 emissions including approximately 35,138,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3. In 2022, total emissions were about 38,317,030 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 3,110,480 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 35,206,540 kg CO2e. Despite these figures, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of its climate commitments. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, reflecting its commitment to transparency in environmental impact.

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3,154,040
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Scope 2
28,257,050
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Scope 3
31,411,090
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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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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 (India) Limited is in IN, which has a very high grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

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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