Community Impact

Around the world, we are committed to creating healthier, sustainable futures through our signature programs, financial and product donations, and employee volunteering.

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Our Signature Programs

Our signature programs help us live our values of being caring, inclusive and courageous. Read more about our company-led initiatives.

Bright Smiles, Bright Futures®

Since 1991, Bright Smiles, Bright Futures has impacted the lives of more than 1.8 billion children and families by providing free oral health education and dental care in over 100 countries. It’s a global commitment to brighter, healthier futures.

Bright Smiles, Bright Futures
Dentists and oral hygiene experts talking to group of children as part of "Bright Smiles, Bright Futures" event.

Colgate Women’s Games

For nearly half a century, the Colgate Women's Games has been a launching pad for young women in track and field. This long-standing commitment provides invaluable opportunities, offering over 5,000 educational scholarships and paving the way for countless athletes to pursue their dreams both on and off the track.

Colgate Women’s Games
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Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love

Hill's Food, Shelter & Love® program has provided over $300 million in high-quality pet food to more than 1,000 shelters since 2002. This incredible contribution has helped over 14 million vulnerable pets find loving forever homes, nourishing their bodies and spirits.

Food, Shelter & Love
Two women petting a dog that's wearing a bandana during a "Hill's Food, Shelter & Love" event.

Global Colgate Cares Days

Colgate-Palmolive People help bring our purpose to life. Through our Global Colgate Cares Days signature volunteering program, our employees are encouraged to take time out of their work day to support their local communities.

Colgate Cares Days
Group of smiling people during a "Global Colgate Cares Days" event.

Our Key Focus Areas 

At Colgate-Palmolive, our purpose to reimagine a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet extends beyond our essential health & hygiene products. We are dedicated to advancing our purpose and making a meaningful impact on the communities where we work and live through financial and product donations, as well as employee volunteering.

Healthy Smiles

We are dedicated to improving global health and wellbeing by championing oral health awareness, education and resources.

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Healthy Skin

We are dedicated to improving global health and wellbeing by championing skin health awareness, education and resources.

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Creating Educational Pathways

We invest in the next generation by creating educational pathways for students and those pursuing careers in critical fields like dentistry, dermatology, and veterinary science, fostering expertise vital for a healthier future.

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Supporting Our Pets

We are committed to ensuring pets receive the essential care they deserve, providing food, shelter and love to improve their wellbeing and strengthen the human-animal bond.

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Environmental Stewardship

We are committed to protecting our planet for future generations by promoting environmental stewardship through sustainable practices, conservation efforts and educational programs.

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Providing Disaster Relief and Emergency Care

In times of crisis, we stand with our communities by providing vital disaster relief and emergency care, offering support and resources to help those affected recover and rebuild.

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Impact in Action*

UNCF (United Negro College Fund)

Colgate-Palmolive has supported UNCF (United Negro College Fund) since its founding in 1944, providing scholarships for deserving students and grants for other higher education initiatives.

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Group of people at the "United Negro College Fund" event, posing for a picture in front of a wall of sponsor logos.

The Skin Cancer Foundation

Since 2021 EltaMD has supported The Skin Cancer Foundation’s  free mobile skin cancer screening and education program, Destination Healthy Skin, which has provided over 32,000 free skin cancer screenings and distributed educational materials and sun protection products to over 113,000 people since it launched.

Destination Healthy Skin
Group of people smiling at the camera while standing in front of a yellow vehicle as part of an event for "Skin Cancer Foundation".

Estrellas Colgate

Striving for better education is what Estrellas Colgate is all about. Since 1980, Colgate has fully funded this nonprofit in Mexico, which provides athletic and wellness programs to children that are underserved. This robust initiative helps children foster new skills and develop healthy habits, bringing our purpose to life.

Estrellas Colgate
Group of children on a track about to race together as part of an "Estrella Colgate" event.

*Colgate-Palmolive does not accept unsolicited donation requests and so may not respond to a request that is received. 
Read our Charitable Contributions Policy

2024 Sustainability & Social Impact Report

Our annual Sustainability & Social Impact Report provides a comprehensive overview of our efforts to create a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Explore our progress in areas like reducing our environmental footprint, empowering communities and promoting ethical business practices.

Read the report
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SUSTAINABILITY

Championing a Healthier Planet

We're committed to sustainable practices across our operations.

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CAREERS

Design how you shine

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Global Reach, Local Trust

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