Statutory Section
We are accelerating action on climate change and reducing our environmental footprint, working with our partners and operations to eliminate waste, decrease plastic usage, save water and conserve natural resources.
| Actions | Material Topics | Targets | Status (As of 31st March 2024) |
| Accelerate Action on Climate Change We are taking steps toward net zero carbon emissions across our value chain.1 |
Energy & Emission Management |
Net Zero Carbon by 2040. | On-track to achieve Net Zero by 2040. |
| 100% renewable electricity by 2030. |
18% of overall electricity is from renewables. Additionally, technical feasibility study underway for on-site solar for other locations along with PPA exploration. |
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| 42% reduction in GHG emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 2030 against 2020 baseline.2 |
On-track to achieve 42% reduction in GHG emissions (Scope 1 & 2) by 2030 against 2020 baseline. |
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| Lead With Zero Waste Facility We are working to operate high-efficiency, low-impact, zero waste facilities. |
Waste Management |
Maintain TRUE® Certification for Zero Waste for all Colgate owned plants. |
Upheld TRUE® Certification for Zero Waste for all 4 industrial sites. |
| Eliminate Plastic Waste It is our target to make all of our packaging recyclable or reusable or compostable by 2025. |
Sustainable Packaging |
100% reusable, recyclable, or compostable plastic packaging by 2025. |
83% reusable, recyclable or compostable plastic packaging achieved. |
| Continue to achieve 100% of plastic waste collection under EPR every year. |
Collected ~107% of plastic waste under EPR.3 |
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| Water Stewardship We are working for water resilience across our value chain, protecting ecosystems and supporting water access. |
Water Stewardship |
Net Zero Water at India level by 2025. |
3 out of 4 industrial sites are at Net Zero water levels. |
| Drive Sustainable Sourcing We are engaging all of our key suppliers in order to support our goal to source sustainably and strive for deforestation and conversion free supply chains, prioritizing palm and soy. |
Responsible Supply Chain |
Allocate 80% of our material spend in line with our responsible sourcing guidelines by 2025. |
73% of direct material spend aligns with our responsible sourcing guidelines. |
| Maintain 95% of contract manufacturing spend to be under responsible sourcing. |
Achieved 100% of contract manufacturing spends under responsible sourcing. |
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| Continue ensuring social compliance at 100% of 3PL warehouse operations through third-party assessment. |
100% of 3PL warehouse operations compliant as per third-party assessment. |
