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Sustainability Management & Sustainability Governance

We view sustainability as critically important to our overall business and growth strategy. Our efforts span all aspects of our business, including supply chain, research and development, marketing, innovation, customer development and people development.

Materiality Approach

To assess Colgate’s sustainability performance, we had to first develop a framework upon which to judge our progress. This process began in 2019, when we conducted a Sustainability Impact Assessment, also known as a materiality analysis.

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Stakeholder Engagement

Colgate strives to connect with a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders so they can provide input on our sustainability strategy, particularly in terms of our targets. Our main stakeholder groups, with examples of our engagement approach for each group with respect to sustainability, can be found here.

Sustainability Governance

As we work to achieve Colgate’s purpose to reimagine a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet, Colgate People working around the world share a commitment to our three core corporate values: We are Caring, We are Inclusive, We are Courageous. 

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Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors (Board) views sustainability as being critically important to Colgate’s overall business and growth strategy and our Board plays an essential role in guiding and overseeing that strategy.

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Business Integrity

As we work to achieve Colgate’s purpose of reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet, Colgate People, working around the world, share a commitment to our corporate values. Underlying these values and our strong culture is the commitment of all Colgate People to maintain the highest ethical standards and demonstrate ethical leadership, including compliance with Colgate policies and our Code of Conduct.

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