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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Dupont's score of 61 is higher than 97% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
In 2023, DuPont reported total greenhouse gas emissions of approximately 8,108,616,000 kg CO2e across all scopes. 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, which primarily arise from purchased goods and services. DuPont has made substantial climate commitments, aiming for a 50% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, using 2019 as the baseline year. This target was strengthened after the company achieved a 35% reduction in these emissions by the end of 2022, surpassing its original 2030 goal of a 30% reduction eight years ahead of schedule. Additionally, DuPont has set a target to reduce Scope 3 emissions by 25% by 2030, focusing on emissions from purchased goods and services and the end-of-life treatment of sold products, with a 2020 baseline. DuPont's long-term goal includes achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and climate action within the chemicals sector. The company is actively implementing strategies to address all sources of greenhouse gas emissions, including increasing the procurement of renewable electricity to 60% by 2030.
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2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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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 | 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 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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