The Procter & Gamble Company (Procter & Gamble) is a multinational consumer goods manufacturer headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, founded in 1837. It develops and produces branded products across five segments: Fabric & Home Care; Baby, Feminine & Family Care; Beauty; Grooming; and Health Care. Its portfolio includes laundry and cleaning products (e.g., Tide, Ariel, Dawn), diapers and paper goods (Pampers, Bounty, Charmin), hair and skin care (Head & Shoulders, Pantene, Olay, SK-II), shaving and oral care (Gillette, Oral-B). The company is publicly listed on the NYSE under the ticker PG.
Relevant to the chemical industry, Procter & Gamble operates extensive R&D and manufacturing programs in formulation science, surfactants and enzymes, polymers, fragrances, and packaging materials. It runs a global network of plants and suppliers, with a focus on process engineering, product safety, regulatory compliance, and quality systems. The company reports initiatives aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, water use, and waste, and advancing recyclable and reusable packaging across its product lines.