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Dupont

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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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56

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.

19

Industry Benchmark

Dupont's score of 56 is higher than 76% 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 total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 8,610,000,000 kg CO2e globally. This includes 739,337,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 564,194,000 kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and a significant 8,108,616,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has made notable strides in its climate commitments, achieving a 35% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from a 2019 baseline, surpassing its original 2030 target of 30% reduction eight years ahead of schedule. DuPont has set ambitious new targets, committing to a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, alongside a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and end-of-life treatment of sold products, using a 2020 baseline. These targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and align with the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5°C. The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations by 2050, further demonstrating its commitment to sustainability and climate action.

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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
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000,000,000
Scope 3
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0,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000
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0,000,000,000

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

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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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