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 52 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 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. This achievement surpassed its original 2030 target of a 30% reduction, prompting the company to strengthen its goal to a 50% reduction by 2030. The total emissions for Scope 1 and 2 in 2022 were approximately 1,433,570,000 kg CO2e. DuPont also made strides in addressing Scope 3 emissions, reducing them by over one million metric tons of CO2e in 2022. The company has set a new target to reduce absolute Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the end-of-life treatment of sold products by 25% by 2030, using 2020 as the baseline. The company’s emissions data indicates a commitment to transparency and accountability, with a focus on achieving science-based targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). DuPont's targets include a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 50% by 2030 from a 2019 base year, and to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% from a 2020 base year. Overall, DuPont's climate commitments reflect a robust strategy aimed at significantly lowering its carbon footprint while contributing to global climate goals.
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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
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
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.
