Colgate-Palmolive Named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Second Consecutive Year
September 21 2018 - 9:42AM
Business Wire
Colgate-Palmolive has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability
Indices (DJSI) for the second consecutive year in recognition of
the company’s demonstrated commitment to sustainability goals and
ethical behavior, as well as the value it has generated for
shareholders.
The DJSI evaluates 3,400 companies each year and ranks companies
on measures of economic, environmental, and social performance.
Colgate-Palmolive is the only U.S. company from the Household
Products Industry to be included in both Dow Jones Sustainability
World Index and the DJSI North America Index.
“Colgate-Palmolive’s inclusion in the prestigious DJSI for yet
another year affirms our dedication to promoting strong communities
and a healthy planet,” said Justin Skala, Executive Vice President,
Chief Growth and Strategy Officer. “Our commitment to global
values, ethical behavior, and setting and achieving ambitious
sustainability goals are deeply embedded in all we do, including
how we generate shareholder value. From our commitment to ethical
behavior in how we operate our business, to our water conservation
efforts and promotion of oral health education, the entire
Colgate-Palmolive team is involved in our efforts toward Building a
Future to Smile About. We are grateful to all of our employees for
their many contributions to these efforts.”
Colgate-Palmolive has been recognized for its sustainability
efforts in a number of key areas.
Environmental Sustainability
Colgate-Palmolive’s sustainability efforts are exemplified by
its leadership in water conservation through its Save Water and
#EveryDropCounts campaigns, which have already reached nearly three
billion people in more than 70 countries. It is a sponsor of the
upcoming 2018 Climate Week NYC, a summit of business and policy
leaders focused on advancing climate action, and will present on
the important role of water conservation in inhibiting climate
change.
Further, Colgate-Palmolive has taken steps to ensure that its
own practices and operations are sustainable. In April 2017, the
company committed to Walmart’s Project Gigaton to reduce its carbon
emissions.
Human Health and Well-Being
In communities around the world, Colgate strives to bring
healthy smiles to children in need by providing free dental
screenings and oral health education through its Bright Smiles,
Bright Futures® program. Since its inception, Bright Smiles, Bright
Futures® has reached more than 900 million children and their
families across 80 countries.
Sustainable Culture
The company believes a sustainable business must be diverse and
inclusive. Its efforts to cultivate a diverse culture have been
recognized by numerous organizations and publications,
including:
- The Human Rights Campaign in its 2018
Corporate Equality Index, which gave the company a perfect
score
- 2017 LGBTQ Business Equality Excellence
Award
- One of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies
for 2018 and 2017
- One of Black EOE Journal’s Top 50
Employers for African Americans
- One of the top 7 most diverse and
inclusive companies in the U.S. in Thomson Reuters Diversity &
Inclusion Index
- 2017 Working Mother’s 100 Best
Companies and Best Companies for Multicultural Women
Colgate-Palmolive’s core values and strategies for continuing
its sustainability success are outlined in its Corporate Social
Responsibility and Sustainability Report: Building a Future to
Smile About. To learn more, click here to access the company’s
latest sustainability report.
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About Colgate-Palmolive:
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company,
tightly focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet
Nutrition. Colgate sells its products in over 200 countries and
territories around the world under such internationally recognized
brand names as Colgate, Palmolive, Speed Stick, Lady Speed Stick,
Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, elmex, Tom's of
Maine, Sanex, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well
as Hill's Science Diet, Hill's Prescription Diet and Hill's Ideal
Balance. For more information about Colgate's global business,
visit the Company's web site at http://www.colgatepalmolive.com. To
learn more about Colgate’s Sustainability Strategy, visit
http://www.colgatepalmolive.com/en-us/core-values/sustainability.
To learn more about Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures® oral
health education program, please visit
http://www.colgatebsbf.com.
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