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12.01.2008 - 06:00am ET
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Colgate-Palmolive Company Publishes Global HIV/AIDS Policy Statement
(CSRwire) NEW YORK, NY. - December 1, 2008 - Colgate-Palmolive Company (NYSE:CL)
today announced the publication of a Global HIV/AIDS Policy Statement that
details the company’s commitment to confronting the HIV/AIDS epidemic to
minimize its impact on its global workforce, their families and the
communities where they live and work. The policy statement outlines a fair
and uniform approach to the effective prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS
for all Colgate employees and their families applicable across the more
than 80 countries where the company operates.
"We understand that as a global employer we can play a significant role in
confronting this epidemic. Through our Global HIV/AIDS Policy Statement we
hope to influence attitudes, change behaviors and make a difference in
fighting HIV/AIDS," said Colgate-Palmolive Company President and Chief
Executive Officer Ian Cook.
Colgate developed the policy statement with input and expertise from
external stakeholders such as the Global Business Coalition on HIV/AIDS,
TB and Malaria; shareholder groups led by Walden Asset Management; and
local organizations in Africa, Asia and Latin-America. Colgate employees
around the world and Colgate's senior management also played an integral
role in the policy statement's development.
This global strategy is based on Colgate's three shared values: Caring,
Global Teamwork and Continuous Improvement. The policy has the flexibility
for each geographical region to plan and implement programs based upon the
needs of local employees, their families and the surrounding communities.
The statement is available at www.colgate.com/sustainability/hivaids.
For further information, please contact csr@colpal.com.
About Colgate-Palmolive
Colgate-Palmolive is a leading global consumer products company, tightly
focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition. Colgate
sells its products in over 200 countries and territories around the world
under such internationally recognized brand names as Colgate, Palmolive,
Mennen, Softsoap, Irish Spring, Protex, Sorriso, Kolynos, Elmex, Tom's of
Maine, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline, and Suavitel, as well as Hill's
Science Diet and Hill's Prescription Diet. For more information about
Colgate's global business, visit the Company's web site at http://www.colgate.com.
For more information please contact:
Karyn Margolis, Manager, Global Social Responsibility
Colgate-Palmolive
212-210-2766
646-228-6073
www.colgate.com
www.colgate.com/sustainability
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