Colgate-Palmolive (India) Ltd
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Waste Data Preview
In 2024, Colgate-Palmolive (India) conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
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Insights into Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s Waste Treatment Practices
In 2024, Colgate-Palmolive (India) generated a total of 6,077 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 98.98% of Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 1.02% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.
Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2024, Colgate-Palmolive (India) reported a total waste generation of 6,077 metric tonnes, of which 98.98% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This high recovery rate suggests that Colgate-Palmolive (India) has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.
Has Colgate-Palmolive (India) reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2022, Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s total waste generation increased by 12.84%, but declined by 4% in the year 2024, suggesting a potential shift toward more efficient material use or the early impact of waste reduction strategies.
Over the same period, Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s waste recovery rate remained relatively flat, but increased by 4.86% in 2024, hinting at early momentum toward stronger circularity practices or more robust waste treatment reporting.
Overall, Colgate-Palmolive (India)’s waste generation and recovery data show a mixed and inconsistent trend. A deeper analysis of the company's activities, industry benchmarks, and operational changes is needed to assess its sustainability performance more precisely.
Colgate-Palmolive (India)’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Colgate-Palmolive (India)’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2024, Colgate-Palmolive (India) generated a total of 6,077 metric tonnes of waste.
Of this amount, 8.86% of Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 91.14% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls.
Colgate-Palmolive (India)’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Colgate-Palmolive (India) reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2022, Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s total waste generation increased by 12.84%, including a 4% rise in 2024, reflecting a persistent upward trend that could be linked to operational growth, inefficient material use, or limited investment in waste prevention systems.
Over the same period, the share of hazardous waste increased by 22.09%, while holding steady in 2024, pointing to potential stagnation in efforts to reduce harmful waste types after a period of worsening performance.
Overall, Colgate-Palmolive (India)'s waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy.
How does Colgate-Palmolive (India) treat its hazardous waste?
In 2024, Colgate-Palmolive (India) reported that 539 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 8.86% of its overall waste generation.
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. A majority (155.35%) was diverted from disposal through recovery-oriented treatments such as recycling or reuse. This suggests that Colgate-Palmolive (India) has established processes to reduce the environmental burden of its most harmful waste streams.