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Colgate-Palmolive Co

Common Name
Colgate-Palmolive
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Defensive
Industry
Household & Personal Products
Employees
34,000
Ticker
CL
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Colgate-Palmolive Co. is a global consumer products company whose primary purpose revolves around personal and home care. The company is recognized for its vast array of products in oral care, persona...

Colgate-Palmolive's Energy Data Preview

In 2023, Colgate-Palmolive disclosed key data related to its energy management practices, providing transparency into its operational energy use in line with recognized sustainability reporting frameworks.

Colgate-Palmolive disclosed progress toward renewable energy adoption, highlighting the share of total energy sourced from renewable versus non-renewable sources.

However, Colgate-Palmolive did not provide a breakdown of its energy sources or generation technologies, limiting visibility into its energy mix and the role of renewables versus fossil fuels.

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a. Colgate-Palmolive's ESG Data Spreadsheet 2023

Insights into Colgate-Palmolive's Energy Renewability

In 2023, Colgate-Palmolive consumed a total of 6.99 million Gigajoules of energy across its operations. Of this total, 28.44% was sourced from renewable energy, either derived from natural resources like biofuels, biomass, or biogas, or generated using renewable technologies such as solar or wind power. The remaining 71.56% was classified as non-renewable energy, coming from fossil-based fuels such as coal, natural gas, or crude oil, or from non-renewable generation technologies like nuclear power.a

Colgate-Palmolive's Energy Renewability Rate

28%

How much of Colgate-Palmolive's energy consumed is renewable?

In 2023, Colgate-Palmolive consumed a total of 6.99 million Gigajoules of energy, of which 28.44% was derived from renewable sources, including biofuels, biomass, biogas, solar, and wind power.a

This moderate level of renewable energy adoption indicates that Colgate-Palmolive is transitioning toward cleaner energy sources, though a significant share of its energy mix still relies on non-renewable inputs.

Are Colgate-Palmolive's energy practices becoming more sustainable?

Since 2019, Colgate-Palmolive's total energy consumption increased by 6.71%, including a 6.88% increase in 2023, reflecting a sustained rise in overall energy demand.a

Over the same period, the share of renewable energy in Colgate-Palmolive's consumption increased by 124.91%, including a 9.88% increase in 2023, showing consistent progress in clean energy adoption.a

Overall, Colgate-Palmolive has seen rising energy demand, but has also made strong and consistent progress in increasing its reliance on renewable energy—mitigating the environmental impact of its growing consumption.

Colgate-Palmolive's Renewable vs Non-renewable Energy Over Time

2.63 M1.13 M374.52 k2.63 MGigajoules (GJ)2023202220212020201960%52%32%32%26%40%48%68%68%74%
  • Renewable Energy Consumed
  • Non-renewable Energy Consumed
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