The Compiegne plant began operations in 1956, and is now recognized for its know-how and high level of automation. It manufactures a wide range of home and body care products, initially cross category and now strategic for home care products and tactical for personal care products. Due to everyone's involvement, the Compiegne plant has been TRUE-certified to the Gold level by recovering the maximum amount of waste possible. A lot of our packaging materials are reused, and most common materials are recycled locally. We have recently developed waste sorting for the restaurant and picnic areas, and we also work with a local partner to recycle used work clothes and shoes.
With our partnerships, we are always looking for innovative ways to recycle waste from our various workshops, and several audits are carried out during the year. We are also committed to reducing the number of transports and distances covered for waste management. Colgate-Palmolive’s strategy in terms of sustainable development and social impact takes on its full meaning; in which concrete actions are deployed in the plant to ensure that our values are reflected not only on the site, but also in our daily behavior at home and in society at large. We are Colgate, a growing, caring and innovative company that is reinventing a healthier future for people, their pets and our planet.
“By 2025, we aim to achieve 100% TRUE certification for our global operations, including manufacturing sites, technology centers, strategic offices and owned warehouses,” says Ann Tracy, Chief Sustainability Officer. “With enthusiastic teams, collaborative partners and this comprehensive approach to waste reduction, we’re confident we can make it happen.”
Learn more about Colgate's sustainability efforts.