The Colgate Guildford Office is aligned with our corporate responsibility and initiatives for a long term business strategy. We are committed to reducing our impact to the environment . Our waste reduction programs reflect our close collaboration with stakeholders, innovation and engagement with our people, and our commitment to operational excellence. We are committed to reducing waste at the source by utilizing the WasteWatch x LeanPath program, and compost collection bins in the office kitchenettes. We have constituted a cross functional “Green Team” to drive our TRUE certification for zero waste . All the employees and site contractors received zero waste training and are updated on goals and new best practices. “Trash to Treasure”was an event that engaged employees, where the team members inspected all waste streams, including their own, to generate reduction ideas.
Some of the site’s zero waste highlights include; redesigning the waste collection system on site, reducing the amount of paper used in the office by moving from paper based approvals to an online workflow system, grasscycling and composting yard trimmings, and a high level of engagement from site leadership and other upper management. Practices such as these divert waste from landfill and incineration, reduce costs, and reinforce a culture of zero waste and sustainability.
“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.