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 2024, Colgate-Palmolive Company reported total Scope 1 emissions of approximately 4,859,920 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 28,416,610 kg CO2e in India, resulting in combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions of around 33,276,600 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain by 2040, using 2020 as the baseline year. Colgate-Palmolive has established near-term targets to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 42% by 2030 from the 2020 baseline. Additionally, the company aims to achieve a 20% reduction in Scope 1, 2, and upstream Scope 3 emissions by 2025. Long-term goals include a significant 90% reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 2040. In the United States, for the year 2022, Colgate-Palmolive reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 69,742,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 51,456,000 kg CO2e (market-based). The company is committed to increasing its annual sourcing of renewable electricity from 35% in 2020 to 100% by 2030. Colgate-Palmolive's climate strategy is aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), reinforcing its commitment to sustainable practices and reducing its carbon footprint across all operations.
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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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