DuPont Earns Silver Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance

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DuPont (NYSE:DD) has achieved a significant sustainability milestone, receiving a Silver Medal from EcoVadis, a leading global sustainability assessment organization. The company scored 71 points overall, positioning it in the 91st percentile and among the top 15% of globally evaluated companies.

The assessment, which evaluated DuPont across four core themes, showed exceptional performance in Environment and Sustainable Procurement categories, with notable improvements in Labor & Human Rights and Ethics. EcoVadis' evaluation framework encompasses 21 sustainability criteria and is based on international standards including the UN Global Compact, ILO conventions, GRI standards, and ISO 26000.

The recognition validates DuPont's commitment to sustainability advancement and operational excellence across its value chain, as highlighted by Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer Alexa Dembek.

Positive

• Achieved Silver Medal status from EcoVadis
• Ranked in the 91st percentile globally
• Scored highest in Environment and Sustainable Procurement
• Improved performance in Labor & Human Rights and Ethics
• Recognition validates commitment to sustainability

Negative

• Did not achieve Gold or Platinum status
• Specific improvement areas not detailed in the release
• Actual scores for individual categories not disclosed

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WILMINGTON, Del., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE:DD) today announced it has received the Silver Medal from EcoVadis, a global leader in sustainability assessments, in recognition of the company's continued advancement and progress on its sustainability performance.

DuPont received an overall score of 71, placing it in the 91st percentile and among the top 15% of all companies evaluated globally. The company achieved its highest scores in the Environment and Sustainable Procurement categories and significantly increased its scores in the Labor & Human Rights and Ethics.

"We are honored to receive a Silver medal from EcoVadis for efforts to drive sustainability across our operations and the value chain," said Alexa Dembek, DuPont Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer. "This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainability and the tireless work of our teams around the world to meet the needs of our customers. This milestone reflects our continuous efforts to align our practices with the highest standards of sustainability. We are proud of our team's dedication and the positive impact we are making."

EcoVadis evaluates more than 150,000 companies globally, with a rigorous framework using 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. The evaluation is based on international sustainability standards, including the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, and ISO 26000.

For more information on DuPont's progress and overall sustainability performance, please visit dupont.com/sustainability.

About DuPont  
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in key markets including electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can access information included on the Investor Relations section of the website at investors.dupont.com.            

DuPont™, the DuPont Oval Logo, and all trademarks and service marks denoted with ™, ℠ or ® are owned by affiliates of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. unless otherwise noted. 

Cautionary Statement about Forward Looking Statements
This communication contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. In this context, forward-looking statements often address expected future business and financial performance and financial condition, and often contain words such as "expect," "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "seek," "see," "will," "would," "target," "stabilization," "confident," "preliminary," "initial," "drive," "innovate" and similar expressions and variations or negatives of these words.

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Forward-looking statements include statements which relate to the purpose, ambitions, commitments, targets, plans, objectives, and results of DuPont's sustainability strategy, including its activities related to substances of concern. Forward-looking statements include statements related to the standards and measurement of progress against the company's sustainability goals, including metrics, data and other information, which are based on estimates and assumptions believed to be reasonable at the time. The actual conduct of the company's activities and results thereof, including the development, implementation, achievement or continuation of any goal, program, policy or initiative discussed or expected in connection with DuPont's sustainability strategy may differ materially from the statements made herein. The use of the word "material" for the purposes of statements regarding our sustainability strategy and goals should not be read as equating to any use of the word in the company's other disclosures or filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

On May 22, 2024, DuPont announced a plan to separate each of its Electronics and Water businesses in a tax-free manner to its shareholders. On January 15, 2025, DuPont announced it is targeting November 1, 2025, for the completion date for the intended separation of the Electronics business (the "Intended Electronics Separation"). DuPont also announced that it would retain the Water business.

See DuPont's most recent annual report and subsequent current and periodic reports filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission for further description of risk factors that could impact the expectations or estimates implied by the Company's forward-looking statements, including (i) the ability to effect the Intended Electronics Separation, and meet expectations regarding the timing, completion, accounting and tax treatments,  and benefits related to the Intended Electronics Separation and other portfolio changes; (ii) risks and costs related to indemnification of legacy liabilities; (iii) risks and uncertainties related to operational and supply chain impacts or disruptions, including ability to offset increased costs, obtain raw materials, and meet customer needs, and (iv) other risks to DuPont's business and operations. Unlisted factors may also present significant additional obstacles to the realization of forward-looking statements. Consequences of material differences in results as compared with those anticipated in the forward-looking statements could include, among other things, business or supply chain disruption, operational problems, financial loss, legal liability to third parties, loss of key customers, reputational harm and similar risks, any of which could have a material adverse effect on DuPont's consolidated financial condition, results of operations, credit rating or liquidity. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. DuPont assumes no obligation to publicly provide revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws.

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FAQ

What sustainability rating did DuPont (DD) receive from EcoVadis in March 2025?

DuPont received a Silver Medal from EcoVadis with an overall score of 71, placing it in the 91st percentile among evaluated companies globally.

Which categories did DuPont (DD) perform best in the EcoVadis assessment?

DuPont achieved its highest scores in the Environment and Sustainable Procurement categories of the EcoVadis assessment.

How many sustainability criteria does EcoVadis use to evaluate companies like DuPont?

EcoVadis uses 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement.

What percentage of global companies ranked below DuPont (DD) in the EcoVadis assessment?

DuPont ranked in the 91st percentile, meaning it performed better than 91% of the 150,000+ companies evaluated globally by EcoVadis.

What international standards does the EcoVadis assessment follow for companies like DuPont?

The assessment follows the UN Global Compact Ten Principles, ILO conventions, Global Reporting Initiative standards, and ISO 26000.