Colgate is furthering its commitment to the Country’s Make in India initiative not only by manufacturing in India, but also through sourcing in India. CPIL sourced 92.7% of its goods directly from within India in FY 2025-26.
We continue to contribute to the growth of MSMEs and businesses across the Country. This local-first approach creates employment across the supply chain, supports livelihoods, strengthens communities and makes all stakeholders smile. It also enhances operational resilience by keeping supply networks lean and efficient. While we continue to support people, our focus extends to the planet as well. Under the 2030 SMILE Strategy, we are committed to preserving our environment by protecting forests and biodiversity. We strive to consistently source deforestation- and conversion-free palm oil, soy, and paper-based packaging materials, improving responsible sourcing practices and helping protect natural ecosystems.
CPIL works closely with suppliers to ensure high standards of ethical sourcing, fair labor practices, and safe working conditions, including strict commitments against child and forced labor. Through innovation, data-led decision making, and strong supplier collaborations across raw materials, packaging, and logistics, we continue to raise standards across our sourcing ecosystem.
Leveraging market intelligence, we actively engaged our suppliers to co-develop solutions for a critical operational challenge. This data-centric approach facilitated collaborative problem-solving and robust, long-term strategic decisions for the business. These efforts reflect our belief that responsible business practices create long-term value for both society and the business. This is evident in external recognition of our procurement practices
