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    Europe

    France was the site of Colgate-Palmolive’s first foray into Europe in 1920 and today the European Division serves millions of consumers in almost 40 European countries. Our Division Headquarters is located in Switzerland and our commercial teams have offices in most European countries, organised around five hubs in Rome, London, Paris, Hamburg and Warsaw. We have a Business Services Centre located in Warsaw and an IT Centre in Dublin.

    We care for the communities we serve, and in fact, numerous community programmes in Europe include initiatives to provide oral care access and education. We also partner with NGOs and charitable organisations for the same purpose.

Europe

France was the site of Colgate-Palmolive’s first foray into Europe in 1920 and today the European Division serves millions of consumers in almost 40 European countries. Our Division Headquarters is located in Switzerland and our commercial teams have offices in most European countries, organised around five hubs in Rome, London, Paris, Hamburg and Warsaw. We have a Business Services Centre located in Warsaw and an IT Centre in Dublin.

We care for the communities we serve, and in fact, numerous community programmes in Europe include initiatives to provide oral care access and education. We also partner with NGOs and charitable organisations for the same purpose.

Did You Know?

Colgate Smile for Good Toothpaste transparently explains the purpose of each ingredient on the front of the pack and it is packaged in Colgate’s first-of-its kind recyclable tube

Für die Zukunft NOW dishwashing liquid with 99.4% biodegradable formula, 0% microplastic and a packaging made from 100% recycled plastic

Palmolive is the #1 brand in Liquid Hand Soap in Switzerland, Austria and the Netherlands

Palmolive is the #2 brand for Shower Gel in Poland and Greece

Sanex is the #1 brand for Body Wash and Liquid Hand Soap in Spain

More than 99% of our Home Care products are made in Europe

Gaba, creator of popular Swiss oral care brands elmex and meridol was acquired by Colgate in 2004

Filorga, a high-growth, premium skin care brand was acquired by Colgate in 2019

Did You Know?

Colgate Smile for Good Toothpaste transparently explains the purpose of each ingredient on the front of the pack and it is packaged in Colgate’s first-of-its kind recyclable tube

Für die Zukunft NOW dishwashing liquid with 99.4% biodegradable formula, 0% microplastic and a packaging made from 100% recycled plastic

Palmolive is the #1 brand in Liquid Hand Soap in Switzerland, Austria and the Netherlands

Palmolive is the #2 brand for Shower Gel in Poland and Greece

Sanex is the #1 brand for Body Wash and Liquid Hand Soap in Spain

More than 99% of our Home Care products are made in Europe

Gaba, creator of popular Swiss oral care brands elmex and meridol was acquired by Colgate in 2004

Filorga, a high-growth, premium skin care brand was acquired by Colgate in 2019

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    Live Better Event in Rome

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    Cares Day in the UK

    Giving back to the community is central in everything we do. As part of our annual Cares Day event, our team in the UK helped rejuvenate a local hospice's garden for the residents to enjoy.

  • Colgate employees from the Online Acceleration Centre (OAC) standing together

    Colgate Team Leading Us into the Future of eCommerce

    Our Online Acceleration Centre (OAC) has digital expert team members, with years of experience in digital marketing, technology, eCommerce, insights, data analytics, online innovation, and we also have an in-house studio that creates magic!

  • Colgate-Palmolive at a career fair at Loughborough University in the UK

    Loughborough University's Career Fair

    We are continuously engaged with the future talent of the world. Here we are discussing future Colgate-Palmolive career opportunities with students.

  • Colgate-Palmolive employees standing in front of Rome office building

    Live Better Event in Rome

    In our efforts to promote health & wellness, our employees walked together.

  • Group of employees dressed casually standing in a garden

    Cares Day in the UK

    Giving back to the community is central in everything we do. As part of our annual Cares Day event, our team in the UK helped rejuvenate a local hospice's garden for the residents to enjoy.

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