Inside Colgate-Palmolive: Sustainability as a Business Outcome | ESG Decoded #189

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What if sustainability isn’t the selling point but instead the outcome? In this episode, host Emma Cox and Ann Tracy, Chief Sustainability Officer at Colgate-Palmolive, discuss how one of the world’s most recognized consumer brands is navigating that shift.

As companies face increasing pressure to deliver both performance and impact, the conversation touches on the realities behind consumer expectations, the challenges of scaling sustainable innovation, and the importance of focusing on what truly drives results. From internal alignment to decision-making at scale, Ann shares how sustainability is becoming more deeply embedded into the business, not as a separate initiative, but as a core driver of long-term value.

This episode explores how a large consumer brand like Colgate-Palmolive is operationalizing sustainability across its business.

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Episode Resources:

Ellen MacArthur Foundation: https://ellenmacarthurfoundation.org/

Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol): https://ghgprotocol.org/

Association of Plastic Recyclers (APR): https://plasticsrecycling.org/

Colgate-Palmolive Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy: https://www.colgatepalmolive.com/en-us/commitments

Bright Smiles, Bright Futures: https://www.colgate.com/en-us/smile

Connect with Ann Tracy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-tracy/

Connect with Emma Cox: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmagillespiecox/ -

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