Colgate-Palmolive

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a leading American multinational consumer products corporation founded in 1806 in New York City. The company manufactures and distributes household and commercial products globally, serving consumers in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. With headquarters at 300 Park Avenue in New York, Colgate-Palmolive operates through two primary business segments: Oral, Personal and Home Care, and Pet Nutrition. The company generated $19.5 billion in global net sales in 2023, with the Oral, Personal and Home Care segment contributing $15.17 billion and Pet Nutrition generating $4.29 billion. Colgate-Palmolive is the global leader in oral care products, holding the #1 position worldwide in toothpaste and manual toothbrushes. The company's extensive brand portfolio includes iconic names such as Colgate, Palmolive, Tom's of Maine, Hello, EltaMD, Irish Spring, Speed Stick, Softsoap, Ajax, Fabuloso, and Hill's Pet Nutrition. With approximately 34,000 employees worldwide, the company operates manufacturing facilities across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia-Pacific regions. Colgate-Palmolive has been recognized for 15 consecutive years as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies and holds 44 TRUE zero waste certifications across 26 countries. The company's mission is to be 'a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet.' Through its Bright Smiles, Bright Futures program, Colgate-Palmolive has reached 1.8 billion children and families with oral health education. As a publicly traded company on the NYSE under the ticker CL, Colgate-Palmolive is a member of the S&P 500 and consistently ranks among the most trusted consumer product brands globally.