Colgate-Palmolive (CL)

Overall impact
B (78)

Commentary

Colgate-Palmolive is a strong overall performer. With a 'B' rating of 78.5 for overall impact (93rd percentile compared to all companies), Colgate-Palmolive ranks 3rd out of 20 industry peers, behind Unilever and Henkel, and ahead of Centric Brands, Tupperware Brands, Reckitt Benckiser and 14 others. On top material causes for Colgate-Palmolive's industry (Consumer Discretionary Products), Colgate-Palmolive performs well in Zero Hunger (95.6 score), Child and Maternal Health (95.6), Terrestrial Biodiversity (95.9) and 8 other causes where it received an 'A' score. Colgate-Palmolive did not receive a 'D' or 'F' rating on any cause.
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Company
Founded
1806
Employees
34,000
Sector
Consumer Staples
Industry
Household Products
Sub-industry
Household Products
SASB industry
Household & Personal Products
Headquarters
Ny, United States
Share classes
CL
Mission
To be the best truly global consumer products company. We are committed to doing business with integrity and respect for all people and for the world around us.
Description
Colgate-Palmolive Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells consumer products in the United States and internationally. It operates through two segments: Oral, Personal and Home Care; and Pet Nutrition. The Oral, Personal and Home Care segment offers toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, bar and liquid hand soaps, shower gels, shampoos, conditioners, deodorants and antiperspirants, skin health products, dishwashing detergents, fabric conditioners, household cleaners, and other related items. This segment markets and sells its products under various brands, which include Colgate, Darlie, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom's of Maine, Irish Spring, Palmolive, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Lady Speed Stick, Speed Stick, EltaMD, Filorga, PCA SKIN, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Murphy, Suavitel, and Soupline to a range of traditional and eCommerce retailers, wholesalers, and distributors. It includes pharmaceutical products for dentists and other oral health professionals. Its Pet Nutrition segment offers pet nutrition products for everyday nutritional needs under the Hill's Science Diet brand; and a range of therapeutic pet products to help nutritionally support dogs and cats in different stages of health under the Hill's Prescription Diet brand. This segment markets and sells its products through pet supply retailers, veterinarians, and eCommerce retailers. Colgate-Palmolive Company was founded in 1806 and is headquartered in New York, New York.
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