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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.

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58

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

26

Industry Benchmark

Dupont's score of 58 is higher than 95% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Dupont's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, DuPont reported significant progress in its carbon emissions reduction efforts, achieving a 35% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to its 2019 baseline. The company has set ambitious targets to further reduce these emissions by 50% by 2030 and aims for carbon neutrality in its operations by 2050. For the year 2020, DuPont's emissions included approximately 2,207,474,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 1,284,610,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 in the US. The company also reported a commitment to reduce its Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030, focusing on emissions from purchased goods and services as well as the end-of-life treatment of sold products, using a 2020 baseline. DuPont's climate strategy includes procuring 60% renewable electricity by 2030, demonstrating a comprehensive approach to addressing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes. The company’s targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), aligning with global climate goals to limit warming to 1.5°C.

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Scope 1
2,918,481,000
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000,000,000
Scope 2
3,043,797,000
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000,000,000
Scope 3
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00,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dupont's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Dupont is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Dupont is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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