Colgate-Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive is a consumer goods company founded in 1806 and in operation for more than 200 years. It develops oral care, personal care, pet nutrition and household products, operating globally across the oral care, personal care, consumer packaged goods and pet nutrition sectors. The company states a mission of reimagining a healthier future for people, pets and the planet.

Its work spans several technical and scientific domains, including oral care science and pet nutrition science. Product development includes innovative oral care solutions and science-based pet nutrition, alongside packaging work such as recyclable toothpaste tubes designed to reduce plastic waste. Environmental priorities extend to reducing the company's environmental footprint and conserving natural resources.

Colgate-Palmolive describes its culture around three core values: Caring, Inclusive and Courageous. It cites an environment in which diverse perspectives are intended to thrive, with team members encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, and collaboration across functions and borders, continuous improvement and global teamwork as working norms. The company frames performance in terms of impact rather than metrics alone.

Community engagement is conducted largely through Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures, a programme running since 1991 that has reached approximately 1.8 billion children and families.