Colgate-Palmolive Co
Colgate-Palmolive 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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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
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
- Renewable Energy Consumed
- Non-renewable Energy Consumed