Colgate-Palmolive Co
Colgate-Palmolive's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, Colgate-Palmolive completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Colgate-Palmolive has also provided a category-level breakdown for 11 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Colgate-Palmolive's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Colgate-Palmolive amounted to 601,500 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2). a
Compared to 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Colgate-Palmolive increased by 6.46%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Colgate-Palmolive were 217,800 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Colgate-Palmolive reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 11.12%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2022), Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 1 emissions increased by 11.12%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Colgate-Palmolive reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 180,500 tCO₂e using the market-based method and 383,700 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Colgate-Palmolive reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Compared to the previous year (2022), Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Colgate-Palmolive 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint. a b
What methodology does Colgate-Palmolive use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Colgate-Palmolive reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method. a
Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Colgate-Palmolive's Value Chain Emissions
In 2023, Colgate-Palmolive reported 41,749,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. b
The 2023 disclosure of Colgate-Palmolive includes a breakdown across 11 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2022, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year. b
Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Colgate-Palmolive reported total Scope 3 emissions of 41,749,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). b
Approximately 21.99% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 78.01% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. b
Has Colgate-Palmolive reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 3 emissions have decreased by 13.56%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time. b d
Compared to the previous year (2022), Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Colgate-Palmolive 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint. b
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Colgate-Palmolive disclose?
In 2023, Colgate-Palmolive reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol. b
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, the largest contributors to Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 3 emissions were: b
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 31,467,000 tCO₂e (75.37%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 6,814,000 tCO₂e (16.32%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 1,104,000 tCO₂e (2.64%)
Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Colgate-Palmolive’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Colgate-Palmolive reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 217,800 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 19,457 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 11.19 tCO₂e per millions USD. a
Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Colgate-Palmolive's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2023, Colgate-Palmolive reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 11.19 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 12.44 , this places the company below its industry benchmark, indicating it is more carbon-efficient than most competitors. a
Where does Colgate-Palmolive rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2023, Colgate-Palmolive ranked 11 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e per millions USD). a
Colgate-Palmolive is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency. a
Insights into Colgate-Palmolive's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2023, Colgate-Palmolive reported a total carbon footprint of 42,350,500 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 0.83% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Colgate-Palmolive's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.58% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.91%. a b