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DuPont, officially known as E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company, is a leading player in the Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1802, DuPont has a rich history marked by innovation and significant milestones, including its pioneering work in materials science and chemical engineering.
With major operational regions across North America, Europe, and Asia, DuPont focuses on a diverse range of business areas, including advanced materials, biotechnology, and specialty chemicals. The company is renowned for its core products, such as high-performance polymers and agricultural solutions, which are distinguished by their sustainability and efficiency.
As a market leader, DuPont has achieved numerous accolades for its commitment to innovation and environmental stewardship, solidifying its position as a trusted name in the chemical manufacturing sector.
+6 vs industry average
Dupont’s score of 81 is higher than 80% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 9% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
DuPont, a US-based company in the Other Basic Inorganic Chemical Manufacturing industry, reported its most recent emissions for 2025. Its Scope 1 emissions were approximately 239,359,000 kg CO2e, while its market-based Scope 2 emissions were around 288,832,000 kg CO2e. The company's Scope 3 emissions for 2025 totalled approximately 4,197,000,000 kg CO2e, with significant contributions from purchased goods and services (approximately 2,444,000,000 kg CO2e) and end-of-life treatment of sold products (approximately 509,000,000 kg CO2e).
Looking at historical data, in 2024, DuPont's Scope 1 emissions were approximately 258,000,000 kg CO2e, and market-based Scope 2 emissions were around 316,000,000 kg CO2e. Total Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were approximately 4,337,000,000 kg CO2e. For 2023, Scope 1 emissions were about 498,000,000 kg CO2e, market-based Scope 2 emissions were around 347,000,000 kg CO2e, and total Scope 3 emissions were approximately 5,719,000,000 kg CO2e.
DuPont has set ambitious climate commitments, with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. The company commits to an absolute reduction of Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year. Furthermore, DuPont aims to reduce absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions from purchased goods and services and end-of-life treatment of sold products by 25% by 2030 from a 2020 base year. The company has also set a long-term goal to achieve carbon neutral operations by 2050 for Scope 1 and 2 emissions. As of the end of 2022, DuPont had already surpassed its earlier 2030 goal of a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions, achieving a 35% reduction from its 2019 baseline.
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2030
25% reduction in scope 3 total
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from 2019 base year.* DuPont de Nemours, Inc. als…
2030
50% reduction in Scope 2
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from 2019 base year.* DuPont de Nemours, Inc. als…
2030
50% reduction in Scope 1
DuPont de Nemours, Inc. commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 50% by 2030 from 2019 base year.* DuPont de Nemours, Inc. als…
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