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How We’re Reimagining a Healthier Future for All by 2030

  • April 2026
How We’re Reimagining a Healthier Future for All by 2030

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At Colgate-Palmolive, we are reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. To help advance our purpose, we are proud to introduce our 2030 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy. This five-year roadmap prioritizes value-creating initiatives designed to drive measurable results. In turn, we aim to create long-term resilience and growth for our business while supporting the communities where we live, work and sell.

Building On Our Progress

Our 2030 Strategy builds on the great progress we achieved through our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy. For example, since introducing our first-of-its kind recyclable toothpaste tube in 2019, we have transitioned approximately 97% of our toothpaste SKUs in North America and 98% of our toothpaste SKUs globally to the recyclable tube. Colgate-Palmolive now sells its recyclable tube in over 70 countries worldwide. Across all of our packaging, approximately 96% is designed for recycling today and we are targeting 100% by 2030.1

Further, in 2025, the Colgate Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program achieved a historic milestone by reaching approximately 2 billion children and their families in over 100 countries since 1991 with oral health education, treatment referrals and more. By 2030, we aim to reach 2.7 billion children and their families. Our legacy of care extends to our pet welfare efforts through our Hill’s Food, Shelter & Love program in the United States, which reached over $300 million in pet food donations to more than 1,000 shelters, helping over 16 million pets find forever homes, since 20021.  

And, we are proud of the progress we have made toward our Climate and Net Zero transition plan.   Globally, as of December 31, 2025, approximately 83% of our electricity comes from renewable energy sources and we have roadmaps in place to achieve 100% by 2030.

While we have achieved key milestones, our journey does not end here.

Our 2030 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy

Driving Social Impact

We Inspire Our People Through Inclusion and Wellbeing

We Inspire Our People Through Inclusion and Wellbeing

We Promote Lasting Habits for a Healthier and Brighter Future

We Promote Lasting Habits for a Healthier and Brighter Future

Helping Millions of Homes

Innovate Superior, Sustainable Products

Innovate Superior, Sustainable Products

Create a Healthier & Happier Future for Pets and the People That Love Them

Create a Healthier & Happier Future for Pets and the People That Love Them

Preserving our Environment

Eliminate Plastic Waste

Eliminate Plastic Waste

Build a Climate Resilient Value Chain

Build a Climate Resilient Value Chain

Deliver Water Security

Deliver Water Security

Lead with Efficient and Sustainable Operations

Lead with Efficient and Sustainable Operations

Protect Forests and Biodiversity

Protect Forests and Biodiversity

Driving Growth Through Value-Creating Sustainability

Since our founding in 1806, Colgate-Palmolive has continually evolved to meet the world’s needs through our trusted health & hygiene products. As we embark upon our 2030 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy, we remain focused on our three key ambitions – Driving Social Impact, Helping Millions of Homes and Preserving Our Environment – and we are working to achieve measurable targets while continuing to take a science-based, pragmatic and value-driven approach in an effort to build resilience and value across our business.

Our 2030 Strategy builds on this legacy by prioritizing high-impact initiatives that create a win-win-win for our consumers, our business and the planet. We aren't just practicing sustainability; we are working to integrate sustainable actions into our business strategy to deliver real results.

“At Colgate-Palmolive, we know the importance of value-creating sustainability,” said Ann Tracy, Chief Sustainability Officer. “Our 2030 Strategy targets the areas where we can make the greatest difference, fostering growth for our business and our communities. This work involves Colgate-Palmolive People around the world and supports our purpose to reimagine a healthier future for all.”

This focused approach allows us to fuel innovation, prepare our operations for the future and meet the high quality standards expected by our stakeholders, including the people and families who use our products every day, as well as our customers, employees, partners, investors and more.

Looking Ahead

This strategy is fully integrated into Colgate-Palmolive’s broader 2030 strategic plan. Later this year, we will share progress towards our targets in our 2025 Sustainability and Social Impact Report, which will also include our new targets for 2030.

Together, we are focused on a future where business growth and sustainability go hand-in-hand – helping us get one step closer to reimagining a healthier future for all. 

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1 As of December 31, 2025.

2 Your community may not yet accept tubes for recycling. Check locally. Learn more at www.colgate.com/goodness.

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