Corporate Governance

At Colgate, governance is an ongoing commitment shared by our Board of Directors, our Management and all Colgate people. Our continued success is closely linked to strong leadership from our Board of Directors. We believe in the following good Governance Principles:
  • Our Board of Directors is independent, experienced and diverse.
  • Our Board focuses on key business priorities and leadership development.
  • Open communication between and among directors and management fosters effective oversight.
  • Established policies guide good governance and business integrity.
  • Our Board and Audit Committee oversee the integrity of the Company's financial statements.
  • Good governance is the responsibility of all Colgate people.
  • Good governance thrives from continuous improvement.
    Read more about Colgate's Corporate Governance Principles and Colgate's Corporate Governance Commitment in Action.


    Our Board of Directors
    Learn about our Board and the policies they have established to guide Colgate's governance practices.
    Director Independence Standards
    Board Members
    Board Committees
    Governance Principles
    Governance Commitment in Action
    Board Guidelines on Significant Corporate
     Governance Issues

    Independent Board Candidate Qualifications
    Contact the Board

    External Governance Recognition
    Read the praises our Board has earned from leading governance authorities.

    Code of Conduct
    The Board sponsors Colgate's Code of Conduct and Business Practices Guidelines, which promote the highest ethical standards in all of the Company's business dealings.

    Our Management
    Our Executive Management Team takes personal responsibility and leads by example.

    Global Business Practices and Social Responsibility
    Explore the policies and processes that build and strengthen our good governance culture.
    Code of Conduct
    Business Practices Guidelines
    Global Business Practices Advisory Council
    Living our Values for Sustainability
    Global Hotline

    Our Values
    Take a look at how we live our corporate values by viewing our Colgate Values video.

    Learn about Colgate's community involvement and training programs.
    Colgate's Core Values
    Valuing Colgate People
    Managing with Respect
    Community Programs


  • Investor
    Relations
    Learn more about Colgate's growth strategies and financial performance.

    Annual Report
    Download 2003 Annual Report


    2004 Annual Meeting Voting Results
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    SEC Filings
    All SEC Filings
    10-K Reports
    10-Q Reports
    8-K Reports
    Proxy Statements
    Transactions in Colgate Securities by Directors and Officers