CL 11-K 2012 EX 23.1

We have issued our report dated June 27, 2013, with respect to the financial statements and supplemental schedule included in the Annual Report of the Colgate-Palmolive Company Employees Savings and Investment Plan on Form 11-K for the year ended December 31, 2012. We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference of said report in the Registration Statements of Colgate-Palmolive Company on Forms S-8 (File No. 333-132038, effective February 24, 2006 and amended July 28, 2011, and No. 333-171448, effective December 28, 2010 and amended July 28, 2011).