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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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.
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 accomplishment 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 2022 included approximately 1,433,570,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1 and about 574,210,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2. Additionally, DuPont has set a new target to reduce 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. In 2022, the company successfully reduced Scope 3 emissions by over one million metric tons CO2e. DuPont's commitment to sustainability is further underscored by its alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which validates its targets as consistent with the reductions necessary to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company aims to achieve these ambitious goals while continuing to innovate within the chemicals sector, demonstrating a proactive approach to climate change and environmental responsibility.
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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.
