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Colgate-Palmolive Co
Colgate-Palmolive's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, 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) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 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.  c | 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.  c | 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.  c | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 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 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | 0000000 |
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Insights into Colgate-Palmolive's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofColgate-Palmolive amounted to590,655metric 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 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Colgate-Palmolivedecreased by 1.8%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.ac
Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Colgate-Palmolive were 206,477 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Colgate-Palmolive reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 4.53%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year(2023), Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 1 emissions decreased by 5.2%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower direct emissions from assets it owns or controls.ac
What are Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Colgate-Palmolive reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 121,401 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 384,178 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Colgate-Palmolive reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have remained relatively stable, indicating that Colgate-Palmolive's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ad
Compared to the previous year(2023), 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.ac
What methodology does Colgate-Palmolive use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, 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 2024, Colgate-Palmolive reported 40,430,040 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Colgate-Palmolive includes a breakdown across 11of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Colgate-Palmolive reported total Scope 3 emissions of 40,430,040 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 24.31%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 75.69%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Colgate-Palmolive reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 16.95%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ad
Compared to the previous year (2023), 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.ab
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Colgate-Palmolive disclose?
In 2024, Colgate-Palmolive reported emissions for 11 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
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 2024, the largest contributors to Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 29,412,204 tCOâ‚‚e(72.75%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 7,271,856 tCOâ‚‚e(17.99%)
- Upstream Transportation and Distribution (Cat. 4): 1,384,134 tCOâ‚‚e(3.42%)
Colgate-Palmolive's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Colgate-Palmolive’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Colgate-Palmolive reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 206,477 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 20,101 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 10.27 tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Colgate-Palmolive reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 10.27 tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Colgate-Palmolive ranked 11 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e 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 2024, Colgate-Palmolive reported a total carbon footprint of 41,020,695 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.14% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.abc
The largest contributor to Colgate-Palmolive's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 98.56% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 0.94%.a