Guided by our Code of Conduct and
Commitment to Business Integrity

Colgate's Code of Conduct, introduced in 1987, represents Colgate's commitment to ethical practices. It supports Colgate's values that govern relationships among fellow employees, the Company, outside businesses, consumers, governments, local communities, shareholders and the Board of Directors. The Code of Conduct reinforces our responsibility to our Core Values of Caring, Global Teamwork and Continuous Improvement. These values are evident in all of Colgate's programs and policies, performance management systems and business practices. Compliance with the standards set forth in the Code of Conduct is administered by the Office of Ethics and Compliance and overseen by the Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer. Translated into 25 languages, the Code is updated regularly and is available both in print and on the internet. Every Colgate person receives a copy; employees are encouraged to actively discuss the Code and make recommendations for improvement. Read our Code of Conduct.

Global Hotline
Supporting the Code of Conduct is Colgate's Global Hotline, which provides a means of investigating and resolving issues as well as offering advice about ethics. The hotline is available to all employees, customers, as well as other stakeholders to report any type of potential violation or questionable behavior, anonymously if they so choose. Read more about the Global Hotline.