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Our core values and principles guide us in everything we do . Learn more about what drives our purpose of providing products and services of superior quality and value to the world 's consumers

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The

G community consists of over 138 ,000 employees working in over 80 countries worldwide . What began as a small , family-operated soap and candle company now provides products and services of superior quality and value to consumers in over 180 countries

Our

Products

Our company has one of the largest and strongest portfolios of trusted brands , including Pampers , Tide , Ariel , Always , Pantene , Bounty Folgers , Pringles , Charmin , Downy , Iams , Crest , Actonel and Olay

History

in 1837 William Procter and James Gamble formed a humble but bold new enterprise . What began as a small , family-operated soap and candle company grew and thrived , inspired by

G 's purpose of providing products and services of superior quality and value

T he power of

G 's Purpose is the one factor above all others that has contributed to the Company 's long heritage of growth . It is an essential part of who we are , who we have been and who we will be for generations to come

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P G believes that improving the lives of the world 's consumers encompasses the three pillars of Sustainability : Economic Development Environmental Protection and Social Responsibility . We contribute to improving quality of life for people around the world both through what we do (providing goods and services to improve lives ) and how we do it (through Corporate Social Responsibility

There are two key focus areas that are integral to the success of

G 's business

1 . Corporate Social Responsibility

2 . Sustainable production and consumption of products

To support these areas , the Company upholds the following basic principles

1 . Conducting business with integrity and a core value to "do the right thing

2 . A global free market , governed by the rule of law

3 . A climate of innovation

4 . Decisions based on sound science

5 . Freedom of consumer choice

3 . How is

G organized to meet Sustainability requirements

P G Global Sustainability was formed in July 1999 as a global organization . The Global Sustainability department focuses on defining br

G 's overall Sustainability policy , identifying emerging Sustainability issues , managing Corporate Sustainability Reporting , building external relation and assisting the business units to incorporate Sustainable Development into their businesses

4 . What is the vision of

G Global Sustainability

Our vision is to help

G become a Sustainable Corporation by delivering unique solutions to improve lives , protect the environment and build shareholder value with the support of our consumers , employees communities , shareholders , governments and thought leaders

5 . How is this concept being used in

G 's business

We decided to focus on areas where we can make a positive difference . We chose two key themes , significant to a variety of

G 's businesses . They are (1...