DuPont has achieved a 66% reduction in Scope 3 emissions, against a 2020 baseline, and is ‘on track’ to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, according to the firm’s 2026 Sustainability Report.
DuPont added that it achieved a 76% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared with a 2019 baseline, while around 50% of the electricity it uses is now renewably sourced, including 100% renewable electricity use at its manufacturing sites in Europe.
Other achievements outlined by the group include that 80% of its active innovation portfolio is expected to deliver sustainability-related benefits for customers, while close to four fifths (78%) of its sites worldwide have adopted 4R programmes, which focus on reducing waste and improving resource efficiency.
‘Long-term value creation’
“The progress outlined in our 2026 Sustainability Report reflects the dedication of our teams and underscores how sustainability is embedded in DuPont’s strategy that drives growth, consistent execution and long‑term value creation,” commented Scott Collick, chief sustainability officer at DuPont.
“The report highlights the advancements we have made in the past year to strengthen our portfolio, drive operational efficiency, and deliver sustainable innovation alongside our customers. We’re encouraged by the momentum we’re building, and the role sustainability plays in supporting durable, profitable growth.”
In terms of workplace safety, meanwhile, DuPont reported its ‘safest year on record’, with 88% of sites recording no injuries or illnesses during the reporting period.
2035 Goals
Building on its momentum, DuPont has introduced its ‘2035 Goals’, new mid-range targets in areas such as sustainable innovation, resilient operations, and people, partners and communities.
These goals will ‘set clear priorities across DuPont’s organisation, operations and value chain, and are designed to strengthen competitiveness, align with customer and market expectations, and support long‑term value creation’, the company noted.
DuPont’s latest sustainability report was developed with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards, and the recommendations outlined by the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD). Read more here.
