| Since its introduction in 1995, Colgate’s Global
Hotline has helped to ensure that Colgate’s business is conducted
in accordance with the highest ethical standards. Developed to address
issues of possible unethical behavior, the Global Hotline also helps
address issues that involve Colgate’s principles of Managing
with Respect and our core values of Caring, Global Teamwork and Continuous
Improvement.
The Global Hotline can be reached from anywhere in the world by
telephone, fax, e-mail or letter as follows:
24-hour Hotline: (800) 778-6080
(toll free from U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico)
(212) 310-2330 (collect from all other locations) |
| Facsimile number: (212) 310-2371 |
| Email: business_practices@colpal.com |
| Postal address:
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Global Business Practices
Colgate-Palmolive Company
300 Park Avenue, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10022 |
Employees may provide their names or other identifying information
or may contact the Global Hotline anonymously. Colgate policy prohibits
the Company from retaliating against any individual who reports
an incident, files a claim or participates in an investigation in
good faith.
The Global Hotline is the responsibility of the Global Business
Practices function, which answers calls, conducts investigations
and reviews reports and recommendations with senior management.
Concerns and questions relating to accounting, internal accounting
controls, financial policy, risk management or auditing matters
are immediately brought to the attention of the chair of the Audit
Committee of Colgate’s Board of Directors and handled in accordance
with the procedures established by the Audit Committee. Under these
procedures, the Global Business Practices Department, in conjunction
with the Company’s Internal Audit and Corporate Legal departments,
addresses these concerns in accordance with the directions of the
Audit Committee chair. The Audit Committee chair approves recommendations
regarding the handling of each matter, oversees any investigations
and approves the disposition of each matter. In the Audit Committee
chair’s discretion, he or she may engage outside counsel and
other independent advisors.
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