Procter & Gamble - Here's How We Keep Sustainability Front and Center for Our People
Published on 05/05/2025 at 10:39
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Procter & Gamble - This blog post is guest authored by Virginie Helias, Chief Sustainability Officer.
Sustainability is most powerful when it's deeply embedded into the way we work, think and lead. As Earth Month comes to a close, I'm reflecting not only on our continual pursuit of progress, but also on how we demonstrate every day that sustainability is a foundational part of P&G's business strategy.
Here are a few ways we're doing this.
Transparency is everything to me. One of the most rewarding parts of my role is creating space for honest conversations with colleagues around the world about sustainability, our collective progress and the challenges we face, both as a community and as individuals.
That's why I host SustainTable Talks - informal lunch gatherings held in our offices across the globe bringing together employees from diverse businesses, functions and levels, spanning Europe, the U.S and Asia. These in-person discussions are opportunities to foster open dialogue, offering employees a broader perspective they may not typically have and taking the time to listen to their hopes and concerns.
In addition, I facilitate monthly candid calls called All In On Sustainability, which are open to all employees. These virtual forums provide a platform for individuals to ask questions on any sustainability-related topic and receive unscripted answers. With broad attendance ranging from 100 to 300 participants for each call, these sessions offer valuable insights into the organization's pulse and help inform our internal engagement strategies.
Procter & Gamble Company is one of the world's leaders in producing and selling consumer products. Net sales break down by family of products as follows:
- care and hygiene products (38.1%): oral hygiene products (toothpastes, toothbrushes, mouthwashes, etc.; Crest, Oral-B, Scope brands, etc.), pharmaceutical products (Metamucil, Neurobion, Pepto Bismol, Vicks, etc.), toilet training pants (Luvs, Pampers), toilet papers and paper towels (Bounty, Charmin, Puffs), feminine protection products (Always, Always Discreet and Tampax), etc.;
- home care and laundry products (35.1%): dishwashing liquids, detergents, stain removers, fabric softeners, deodorizers, bleaches, etc. (Ariel, Downy, Gain, Tide Cascade, Dawn, Fairy, Febreze, Mr. Clean, Swiffer, etc.);
- beauty products (18.1%): hair care products (shampoos, colorings, and cream rinses; Head & Shoulders, Herbal Essences, Pantene and Rejoice brands), body care (soaps, shower gels, deodorants, etc.; Camay, Zest, Secret, Old Spice) and cosmetics (make-up and facial care; Max Facto, Covergirl and Olay);
- shaving products (7.9%): blades, razors, batteries, etc. (Braun, Gillette and Venus brands);
- other (0.7%).
