DuPont highlights progress towards 2030 sustainability goals

DuPont has released its 2025 Sustainability Report, showcasing substantial strides toward its 2030 Sustainability Goals. The report details the company's commitment to integrating innovation with sustainability, leading to notable achievements across its three core focus areas: Innovate for Good, Protect People and the Planet, and Empower People to Thrive.

Lori Koch, CEO, DuPont, emphasised the connection between innovation and sustainability, stating, "At DuPont, innovation and sustainability are deeply interconnected, and that’s reflected in the strong results we’ve delivered. This past year, our teams advanced breakthrough technologies, reduced our environmental footprint, and deepened our commitment to employee well-being and thriving communities."

Koch added that the progress, including global recognition for product innovation, record safety performance, and climate milestones, underscores how DuPont teams are creating value for customers, shareholders, and communities.

Within the Innovate for Good category, DuPont launched over 30 new product offerings that provide sustainability and performance advantages in sectors such as advanced computing, vehicle electrification, medical devices, building materials, and water purification. The company also received eight R&D 100 and Edison Awards for products with positive performance and sustainability benefits, and the 2024 Best Partner Award for Innovation from Samsung Electronics.

Notably, more than 75% of DuPont’s innovation portfolio is expected to deliver sustainability value for customers, based on an updated proprietary portfolio sustainability assessment.

In the Protect People and the Planet area, DuPont achieved a new safest year on record for employees and contractors, with 84% of manufacturing sites reporting zero injury performance. The company also reported a 55% reduction in total Scopes 1, 2, and 3 emissions from their respective baselines. Furthermore, 61% of electric power to DuPont operations now comes from renewable sources, with 41 sites operating on 100% renewable electricity. The report also highlighted top sustainability awards for FilmTec Nanofiltration membranes and AmberLite ion exchange resins.

For Empower People to Thrive, the annual IMPACT employee survey revealed that 89% of responding employees feel their work matters and are connected to the company’s purpose. Employees volunteered over 3,800 hours at 166 DuPont-sponsored events. DuPont also earned Great Place To Work Certification in the U.S. and South Korea and was recognised as a Top Employer in China for the third consecutive year.

Alexa Dembek, chief technology and sustainability officer, reiterated the importance of sustainability for DuPont. “Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do and a strategic growth driver for DuPont,” said Dembek. “By embedding sustainability into our innovation pipeline, we can unlock new market opportunities, enhance operational efficiency, and create long-term value for our stakeholders.”