CONTENTS LETTER FROM NOEL WALLACE LETTER FROM ANN TRACY 2025 SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY SUSTAINABILITY HIGHLIGHTS SUSTAINABILITY MANAGEMENT SUSTAINABILITY GOVERNANCE DRIVING SOCIAL IMPACT HELPING MILLIONS OF HOMES PRESERVING OUR ENVIRONMENT Create a More Inclusive World Creating a Culture that Values Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Embracing diverse voices everywhere, advocating for equity and fostering an inclusive work environment are not just things we do; they reflect who we are, what we value and how we think. They guide our work and our interactions with each other every day. This helps us run our business better and serve our communities by forming relationships built on trust, respect and communication. We believe we are most successful when our employees can be their authentic selves at work and have the tools to engage in honest dialogue with each other about their experiences and challenges. To learn more about how we are creating a culture that celebrates everyone, please see our 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report here . Our Strategy for Diversity , Equity and Inclusion We are clear and transparent about our intentions to advance diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) at Colgate, and have three ambitions: 1. Strive to ensure our team reflects the diversity of the world we serve by increasing diverse representation acro ss our organization, supply chain and partnerships. 2. Foster a corporate culture where everyone belongs, feels included and has the tools to drive their own success. 3. Leverage o ur global reach to advocate for diversity and help underserved communities thrive. Our DE&I strategy is based on four pillars, each with their own goals and objectives: • People: Implement policies, learning experiences and processes that promot e awareness, empathy, advocacy and opportunity. • Community: Be an ally for positive change. • Supplier Diversity: Support minority- and women-owned supplier s to promote the success of diverse businesses owners. • Communication: Promote dialogue around diversity, equity and in clusion to advance the culture change needed to achieve our purpose. 2022 DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION REPORT are working to create a more inclusive company and world. PAGE 32 2021 SUSTAINABILITY AND SOCIAL IMPACT REPORT