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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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26

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.

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Industry Benchmark

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited's score of 26 is higher than 94% 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 2023, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited reported total carbon emissions of approximately 33,738,200 kg CO2e, comprising 3,378,200 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 34,119,140 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 35,138,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This marked an increase in emissions compared to 2022, where total emissions were about 33,844,220 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at 3,110,480 kg CO2e and Scope 2 at 35,206,540 kg CO2e. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or any formal climate pledges. However, it continues to monitor and report its emissions across all scopes, indicating a commitment to transparency in its climate impact. The emissions intensity metrics suggest ongoing efforts to manage emissions relative to revenue and physical output, with values of 290.0 kg CO2e per tonne for Scope 1 and 2 emissions intensity in 2023. Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited's emissions data reflects the company's operational footprint and highlights the need for continued focus on sustainability and emissions reduction strategies in the coming years.

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Scope 1
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. Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is headquartered in IN, which has a rank of very high, indicating very high grid carbon intensity.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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