Companies based in America are moving towards an environmentally-friendly future.
Reducing carbon emissions may not always make headlines like the Paris climate deal, but they are a crucial step towards a sustainable future. This is evident in the efforts of businesses, families, and the brands they trust, as demonstrated by Colgate-Palmolive Company.
In the face of an urgent need to save energy, water resources, and money while improving human health and wellbeing, the U.S. Green Building Council is playing a vital role. This is evident in the proliferation of LEED building projects worldwide, with over 72,500 as of August 2015. Even the world's second tallest building, the Shanghai Tower, has achieved an LEED Platinum rating.
However, the future of carbon emissions is a cause for concern. Over the next 25 years, CO2 emissions from buildings are projected to grow faster than in either the industry or transportation sector. This growth is particularly notable in commercial buildings, which are projected to increase their CO2 output by 1.8% a year.
In response, Colgate-Palmolive has set ambitious goals for reducing its carbon footprint. By 2025, the company aims to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 20%, and by 2030, this target increases to 42%. Colgate is also committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions across their entire value chain by 2040.
To achieve these goals, Colgate is transitioning to renewable energy. They aim to use 100% renewable electricity for their global operations by 2030, significantly lowering their carbon footprint related to energy consumption.
Moreover, Colgate has achieved zero waste to landfill certification at 26 of their plants across five continents. This demonstrates their commitment to comprehensive resource efficiency and waste reduction.
In addition to these actions, Colgate is also committed to climate-related financial disclosure. They have published a report aligned with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), highlighting strategies to address climate risks and opportunities.
Colgate is also integrating sustainability into their growth and innovation. They are recognized for their leadership in reducing plastic waste, enhancing recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources, and promoting community wellbeing.
In recognition of their efforts, Colgate was awarded the 2015 Ray Anderson Radical Industrialism Award. This award honours companies that exemplify leadership in the evolution of green manufacturing.
Meanwhile, delegates from 195 nations agreed in Paris in 2015 to make significant efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Paris climate deal is seen as a major change in global policy and a step in the right direction.
Daily activities, business practices, and the global community are all part of the range of efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Companies like Colgate-Palmolive are leading the way, demonstrating that a sustainable future begins at home.
[1] Colgate-Palmolive Sustainability Report 2021 [2] CDP A List 2020: Colgate-Palmolive [3] Dow Jones Sustainability Index 2020: Colgate-Palmolive
- The Colgate-Palmolive Company, in line with the urgency to save resources and improve health, is part of the efforts in environmental-science, striving to reduce carbon footprint and improve sustainability.
- In the realm of business and personal-finance, Colgate-Palmolive has made a commitment to reducing carbon emissions, aiming for a 42% decrease in emissions by 2030, and net zero emissions by 2040.
- To execute these goals, Colgate-Palmolive is transitioning to renewable energy, aiming to use 100% renewable electricity for their global operations by 2030, as seen in their achievements at 26 plants across the world.
- Acknowledging the interconnectedness of finance and climate-change, Colgate-Palmolive has published a report aligned with the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), disclosing their strategies to address climate risks and opportunities.
- Beyond these initiatives, Colgate-Palmolive is also actively engaging in sustainable-living, recognized for their efforts in reducing plastic waste, enhancing recyclability, saving water, and promoting community wellbeing, as showcased by their receipt of the 2015 Ray Anderson Radical Industrialism Award.
