Dupont
DuPont, officially known as DuPont de Nemours, Inc., is a leading American multinational corporation headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware. Founded in 1802, DuPont has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a key player in the materials science and biotechnology industries. The company operates across various regions, including North America, Europe, and Asia, focusing on innovative solutions in sectors such as electronics, nutrition, and safety. Renowned for its core products, DuPont offers advanced materials, specialty chemicals, and agricultural solutions that are distinguished by their sustainability and performance. With a rich history of innovation, including the development of nylon and Teflon, DuPont has consistently maintained a strong market position, earning recognition for its commitment to research and development. The company continues to drive progress in science and technology, making it a pivotal force in shaping the future of multiple industries.
DitchCarbon Score
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Dupont's score of 56 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Dupont's reported carbon emissions
In 2022, DuPont achieved a significant reduction in its carbon emissions, surpassing its 2030 goal of a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by reaching a 35% reduction based on a 2019 baseline. The company has now set a more ambitious target to reduce these emissions by 50% by 2030. In terms of absolute emissions, DuPont reported Scope 1 emissions of approximately 739,337,000 kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of about 564,194,000 kg CO2e for the year 2023. For Scope 3 emissions, DuPont has committed to a 25% reduction by 2030 from a 2020 baseline, having already reduced these emissions by over one million metric tons of CO2e in 2022. The company’s total Scope 3 emissions were reported at approximately 8,108,616,000 kg CO2e in 2023. DuPont's climate commitments are aligned with science-based targets, aiming to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company’s targets include biogenic land-related emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, reflecting a comprehensive approach to sustainability.
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| 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 2,918,481,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 3,043,797,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Dupont is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
