Church & Dwight Co. Inc. — full event log
Every event we have on file across every reporting year. The Data-by-year tab summarises the top 10 per year; this page shows them all.
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Company plans to re-baseline GHG emissions in 2025 to enhance accuracy and transparency due to methodology updates, acquisitions, and improvements to data quality, aligning with GHG Protocol and SBTi requirements.
sustainability_report p.71
Planning to re-baseline GHG emissions in 2025 due to methodology updates, acquisitions, and data quality improvements to better align with GHG Protocol and SBTi.
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2024· 28 events
Carbon offsets used to achieve carbon neutrality for owned/controlled operations and ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda product. Offsets obtained through Arbor Day Foundation, Pachema Inc., and Climate Impact Partners LLC; specific 2024 projects supporting baking soda carbon neutral certification included solar power in India, improved cookstoves in Bangladesh, and rooftop solar in India. Offsets are nature-based and avoidance credits rather than durable removals (DAC/BECCS). No explicit distinction between removals and offsets is made; classified as offsets retired.
sustainability_report p.22
Met 2025 goal of 20% normalized targeted GHG reduction vs 2016 baseline two years early (27% reduction achieved); will no longer track this metric to focus on more recent goals.
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In 2024, identified and corrected three historical errors: (1) methane emissions from on-site landfill overestimated ~10x; (2) purchased steam data underreported due to faulty meter; (3) Montreal electricity emission factor updated to reflect hydropower. Net effect: Scope 2 emissions revised upward due to steam corrections.
sustainability_report p.80
Engaged SGS North America to evaluate and assure 2024 energy and GHG data collection process and emissions calculations.
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For the third year in a row, achieved carbon neutrality for ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda through verified carbon offsets (solar power in India, improved cookstoves in Bangladesh, rooftop solar in India) and internal reductions per The CarbonNeutral Protocol.
sustainability_report p.22
Scope 1 and targeted Scope 3 emissions are offset through certified carbon credits from Arbor Day Foundation, Pachama, and Climate Impact Partners. ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda offsets include solar power in India, improved cookstoves in Bangladesh, and rooftop solar in India — these are primarily avoidance/reduction credits rather than durable removals. Church & Dwight has not committed to DAC, BECCS, or biochar; relies on tree planting (Arbor Day) and verified avoidance credit programs.
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Completed multi-year ARM & HAMMER and XTRA liquid laundry concentration program 2022-2024, reducing plastic 9.1M lbs, corrugate 9.4M lbs, water 170,000 tons, and transportation CO2 by 11,200 metric tonnes. Launched ARM & HAMMER Power Sheets laundry detergent in retail — reduced plastic 238 tons, saved 720,000 gallons water, and cut 902 metric tons CO2e vs traditional bottles. PCR content in laundry bottles raised to 38% year-end run rate.
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Reduced virgin petroleum-based plastic 29% vs 2017 baseline. PCR plastic average raised to 22.9% across all global plastic packaging (target 25% by 2025). Examples: ARM & HAMMER/XTRA laundry bottles 38% PCR year-end run rate; OXICLEAN tubs 15% PCR; PET trigger bottles 50% PCR; THERABREATH rinse bottles 30% PCR; VITAFUSION/LIL CRITTERS 16-30% PCR. AccuStrength technology cut bottle weight 10% on 105oz bottles. Stretch wrap usage reduced 29.5% (123,500 lbs/62 tons plastic).
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More than 80% of freight transported by carriers engaged in zero-emissions vehicles (battery electric, hydrogen fuel cell), idle reduction, clean diesel, climate-battery APUs, lower max speeds, axle disengagement technology, and aerodynamic solutions. 91% of US domestic carrier partners (by spend) are certified EPA SmartWay program members. Shipping freight via rail where possible instead of trucks.
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SBT pledges to influence suppliers representing 75% of Scope 3 emissions (Cat 1, 2, 4) to set their own science-based targets by 2026. Joined CDP as Supply Chain Member in early 2023; in 2024 engaged suppliers representing ~$1B spend and 54% of SBT Scope 3 target. Received responses from 66% of contacted suppliers (40% of SBT Scope 3); 21-38% already have an SBT. Refining engagement strategy based on supplier climate maturity.
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In 2024, completed engineering for a process to capture and reuse fugitive CO2 emissions from baking soda manufacturing at Old Fort, OH facility, becoming operational in 2025. Expected to recover and reuse over 7,000 metric tons of CO2 per year. Also assessed flue gas carbon capture from steam generation but deemed cost-prohibitive due to ancillary infrastructure costs.
sustainability_report p.82
Natural gas is 50% of total energy use; primary lever for SBT compliance. In 2024 natural gas use decreased 4%. Implemented process optimization (compressed air systems, temperature setpoints, idle equipment shutoff), saving ~1M kWh. Operations & maintenance program with leak detection in compressed air and steam systems saved ~750,000 kWh. Continuing 'bottom up' plant-level energy projects alongside larger decarbonization engineering (CHP, heat recovery, alternate fuels).
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In 2024, Church & Dwight procured 100% of operations' global electricity from renewable sources, inclusive of renewable energy credits (RECs). Used ~151,000 MWh of electricity, generated ~300 MWh through on-site solar (including new Folkestone UK solar installation generating ~470,000 kWh/year, ~8% of site demand), and purchased >162,000 MWh of RECs plus an additional 1,000 MWh to cover smaller non-reporting locations. Continuing to evaluate long-term renewable energy opportunities including power purchase agreements (PPAs) and additional on-site solar/wind projects.
sustainability_report p.81
In 2024, 100% of operations' global electricity was procured from renewable sources, inclusive of RECs. Used ~151,000 MWh electricity, generated ~300 MWh through on-site solar (Folkestone UK plant began generating solar electricity in Q2 2024 — estimated 470,000 kWh annually, ~8% of site demand), and purchased >162,000 MWh of RECs plus additional 1,000 MWh to cover non-reporting locations. Continuing to evaluate long-term renewable energy opportunities including PPAs and additional on-site solar/wind.
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Three significant historical corrections made in 2024: (1) methane emissions from on-site landfill were overestimated by ~10x — corrected downward; (2) purchased steam underreported due to meter issue corrected June 2023; site-specific emission factor adopted (44% higher per ton); (3) Montreal electricity emission factor switched from Canada-wide IEA factor to region-specific (lower). Also expanded scope to include electricity/gas from smaller sales offices estimated by square footage. Net effect: increased reported Scope 2 emissions in 2024.
sustainability_report p.80
For the third year in a row, ARM & HAMMER Baking Soda achieved CarbonNeutral® product certification under The CarbonNeutral Protocol, covering 2024 emissions from raw material production to retail delivery in the U.S. (excludes use and disposal). Offsets sourced from solar power in India, improved cookstoves in Bangladesh, and rooftop solar in India.
sustainability_report p.22
Contracted SGS North America to provide independent third-party verification of 2024 energy and GHG data collection process and emissions calculations; verification statement included in annual CDP Climate Change Response.
sustainability_report p.82
In 2024 CDP Climate score was B, down from A- in prior year. Company attributes change to revised CDP questionnaire and scoring methodology, and is evaluating opportunities to strengthen response.
sustainability_report p.69
Completed engineering in 2024 for a system to capture and reuse fugitive process CO2 emissions in the baking soda manufacturing process — estimated to recover and reuse >7,000 metric tons of CO2 per year. System expected to be operational Q3 2025.
sustainability_report p.81
Natural gas is the primary energy source (50% of total energy use); purchased steam ~12%. 2024 natural gas use decreased 4%, but purchased steam increased 24% partly due to corrected meter readings. Assessed flue-gas carbon capture at largest natural-gas burning location but determined cost-prohibitive; pivoting to multiple smaller energy reduction projects. Set-point changes, compressed air leak detection, and operational improvements saved ~1.75M kWh in 2024.
sustainability_report p.82
More than 80% of freight transported by carriers using zero-emission vehicles, advanced idle reduction, next-gen clean diesel, EPA SmartWay partnership, or improved aerodynamics. 91% of US domestic carrier partners (by spend) are SmartWay certified members. Large portions of freight shipped via rail instead of trucks. Targeted Scope 3 transport emissions down ~1% in 2024.
sustainability_report p.59
Joined CDP as Supply Chain Member in early 2023. In 2024, engaged suppliers representing 90% of domestic direct spend / ~$1B procurement / 54% of SBT Scope 3 target. Received climate responses from 66% of contacted suppliers (40% of targeted Scope 3 emissions); 21% of Scope 3 target emissions are with suppliers already having an SBT. Goal: suppliers representing 75% of Scope 3 emissions establish own SBTs by 2026.
sustainability_report p.81
2022-2024 multi-year concentration of ARM & HAMMER and XTRA liquid laundry detergents reduced plastic ~9.1M lbs, corrugate ~9.4M lbs, water ~170,000 tons, and transport CO2 by ~11,200 metric tons. ARM & HAMMER Power Sheets launched in 2024 reduced plastic 238 tons, water 720,000 gallons, GHG 902 metric tCO2e vs traditional bottles. PCR raised to 22.9% average across global plastic packaging; virgin plastic reduced 29% vs 2017 baseline.
sustainability_report p.42
In 2024 received a B score from CDP for Climate, reflecting reduction from A- in previous year due to revised questionnaire and scoring methodology.
sustainability_report p.69
In 2024, expanded GHG reporting to include electricity and natural gas usage from sales offices and smaller locations previously unreported (estimated by square footage).
sustainability_report p.80
Goal to increase post-consumer recycled plastic to minimum 25% average across all global plastic packaging by end of 2025. Achieved 22.9% in 2024.
sustainability_report p.39
Achieved 19% solid waste-to-landfill in 2024 (down from 24% in 2023), advancing toward goal of less than 5% by 2030.
sustainability_report p.60
Goal to ensure greater than 95% of global product packaging is recyclable by end of 2025; reduce virgin petroleum-based plastic packaging by more than 30% vs 2017 baseline. Achieved 88.5% recyclable and 29% virgin plastic reduction in 2024.
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2023· 1 event
In early 2023, joined CDP as a Supply Chain Member. In 2024, expanded engagement covering nearly $1 billion in spend and 54% of SBT Scope 3 emissions target; 66% supplier response rate.
sustainability_report p.72
2022· 2 events
Science-based targets validated by SBTi in July 2022: reduce absolute Scope 1+2 GHG emissions 46% below 2020 levels by 2031, and engage suppliers representing 75% of Scope 3 emissions to set their own SBTs by 2026. Commitment to maintain 100% renewable electricity.
sustainability_report p.77
In July 2022, SBTi validated Church & Dwight's targets: reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 46% below 2020 levels by 2031; influence suppliers representing 75% of Scope 3 to set their own SBTs by 2026; maintain 100% renewable electricity.
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Year unknown· 10 events
Goals: >95% of global product packaging recyclable by end of 2025; eliminate PVC from non-pharma packaging; ≥25% average PCR across global plastic packaging by end 2025; >30% reduction in virgin petroleum-based plastic vs 2017 baseline by end 2025; 100% paper/board from recycled or sustainably-managed forests.
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Company supports the Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 and the UK Modern Slavery Act of 2015. Global Operations Guiding Principles aligned with UN Declaration on Human Rights and ILO 1998 Declaration. 100% of at-risk suppliers assessed against safety, labor, environmental, and ethical standards in 2024.
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Goal to achieve carbon neutral status for owned and controlled global operations by end of 2025 via GHG reductions, RECs, and carbon credits.
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Company supports the Transparency in Supply Chains Act of 2010 and the UK Modern Slavery Act of 2015. Global Operations Guiding Principles aligned with UN Declaration on Human Rights and ILO 1998 Declaration. 100% of at-risk suppliers assessed against safety, labor, environmental, and ethical standards in 2024.
sustainability_report p.85
Goals: >95% of global product packaging recyclable by end of 2025; eliminate PVC from non-pharma packaging; ≥25% average PCR across global plastic packaging by end 2025; >30% reduction in virgin petroleum-based plastic vs 2017 baseline by end 2025; 100% paper/board from recycled or sustainably-managed forests.
sustainability_report p.39
Goal to reduce global process water and/or wastewater by 10% annually normalized to production, and to evaluate reductions in water footprint in high water-stressed regions. In 2024 achieved 4% reduction in normalized water intake (missed 10% target).
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Goal to reduce global process water and/or wastewater by 10% annually normalized to production, and to evaluate reductions in water footprint in high water-stressed regions. In 2024 achieved 4% reduction in normalized water intake (missed 10% target).
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Member of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). 2024 goal: 100% RSPO Certified Mass Balance palm oil ingredients by end of 2025; sourced 96% in 2024. >97% traceable to mills via primary supplier's NDPE policy.
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Member of Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO). 2024 goal: 100% RSPO Certified Mass Balance palm oil ingredients by end of 2025; sourced 96% in 2024. >97% traceable to mills via primary supplier's NDPE policy.
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Goal to achieve carbon neutral status for owned and controlled global operations by end of 2025 via GHG reductions, RECs, and carbon credits.
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