Colgate-Palmolive is a New York-headquartered multinational FMCG company founded in 1806, with $18bn FY2022 revenue.
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Colgate-Palmolive has validated net-zero targets and strong renewable energy procurement, but emissions are rising in absolute terms and supply chain reductions are severely lagging. Deforestation remains a credible risk despite policy, and regulatory action for greenwashing on recyclability claims reveals a gap between disclosure and market reality.
Colgate-Palmolive Company scores 41/100 (Below expectations) on SINK's independent climate assessment, scored from public data only. Fees pay for the review, never the result. Last verified May 2026.
That places Colgate-Palmolive Company joint 343rd of 847 companies scored, and joint 17th of 45 in FMCG / Consumer Goods.
Where Colgate-Palmolive Company sits among fmcg / consumer goods peers.
Among the 45 major fmcg / consumer goods brands we've scored, Colgate-Palmolive Company is tied =17th of 45, with 4 others.
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Only 5.48% reduction from 2020 baseline by 2023 against 90% by 2040 target.
No Deforestation policy covers palm, soy, pulp and beef since 2014; 2030 palm deforestation-free objective.
2025 heavy metals lawsuit unresolved.
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Get in touch →Strongest on Targets & Commitments and Carbon Footprint — Operations (8/10, 7/10). Weakest on Emissions Trajectory and Nature & Biodiversity Impact (3/10, 4/10).
The 3 companies in the sector scoring nearest above Colgate-Palmolive Company.
LEGO reports comprehensive Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions with third-party verification, but total emissions have risen 56% since its 2019 SBTi baseline despite a stated 37% reduction target.
See the breakdown →Chanel reports comprehensive emissions data and secured SBTi-validated net-zero 2040 targets, but Scope 3 purchased goods emissions surged 70% from 2021–2023, contradicting overall reduction claims.
See the breakdown →General Mills reports comprehensively on Scope 1 and 2 emissions with third-party verification and has nearly reached 100% renewable electricity.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × Scale17 sources used in this assessment. All publicly available. Each row shows which of the ten questions it informed.
11 of 17 sources are independent of the company.
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Colgate-Palmolive is a New York-headquartered multinational FMCG company founded in 1806, with $18bn FY2022 revenue. It manufactures oral care, personal care, and home care products sold globally. The company operates in a sector with high resource intensity and significant plastic packaging exposure.
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