Colgate – Palmolive
Colgate – Plamolive was started as a soap and candle business by William Colgate in the early 19th century. Now, more than 200 years later, it
has become a truly global company serving hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide. With global brands for sale in
more than 200 countries; Colgate, Mennen, Palmolive, Ajax, Softsoap and Hill’s pet food are among the world’s most recognized
names that consumers trust and rely on.
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About the company
Colgate employees working around the world share a commitment to our three corporate values: Caring, Global Collaboration and Continuous Improvement. These values are reflected not only in the quality of our products and our company’s reputation, but also in our commitment to serving the communities where we do business.
As a leading consumer products company, we are also deeply committed to advanced technology that can meet the changing needs of consumers around the world. In fact, our goal is to use our technology to create products that improve the quality of life for our consumers, wherever they live.
As a successful company, we are focused on achieving the consistent growth necessary to continue our global success and help make our company even stronger. We believe this is the best way to satisfy our consumers, our employees and our shareholders.
Core values
Our three core values — Caring, Global Collaboration and Continuous Improvement — are part of everything we do.
Careing
The company cares about people: employees, consumers, shareholders and business partners. Colgate is committed to acting with compassion, integrity, honesty and high ethical principles in all situations, listening with respect to others and appreciating differences. The company is also committed to protecting the global environment, fostering the communities where employees live and work, and complying with government laws and regulations.
Global Collaboration
All employees are part of a global team committed to cooperation between all countries and around the world. Only by sharing ideas, technologies and talents can a company achieve and maintain profitable growth.
Continuous Improvement
Colgate is committed to daily improvement in everything it does, both individually and as teams. By better understanding the expectations of consumers and customers and by constantly renovating and improving products, services and processes, Colgate will become the best.
Respectful Leadership
“Managing with Respect” is the way employees realize the company’s values.
It is the creation of an environment where people can freely express suggestions, offer ideas and contribute to the organization.
“Managing with Respect” creates an environment where people truly care for each other and work well together with the goal of reaching their full potential.
The principles of such business are:
- Effective communication
- Give and seek feedback
- Appreciate individual (unique) contributions
- Appreciate individual (unique) contributions
- Set (be) an example
Let the world have a reason to smile!
- As a company that strives to be the best, truly global fast-moving consumer goods company, we are committed to impeccable business practices and respect for all people and the world around us.
- Our long-term sustainability strategy is focused on three areas: People, Operations and Planet.