Colgate-Palmolive has validated net-zero targets and strong renewable energy procurement, but emissions are rising in absolute terms and supply chain reductions are severely lagging. Deforestation remains a credible risk despite policy, and regulatory action for greenwashing on recyclability claims reveals a gap between disclosure and market reality.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Targets & Commitments and Carbon Footprint — Operations (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (3/10, 4/10).
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Among the 41 major fmcg / consumer goods brands we've scored, Colgate-Palmolive Company is tied =18th of 41, with 2 others.
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Colgate-Palmolive is a New York-headquartered multinational FMCG company founded in 1806, with $18bn FY2022 revenue. It manufactures oral care, personal care, and home care products sold globally. The company operates in a sector with high resource intensity and significant plastic packaging exposure.
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