DuPont Publishes 2026 Sustainability Report
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DuPont (NYSE: DD) published its 2026 Sustainability Report on May 4, 2026, detailing 2025 progress and nine public goals through 2035. Key metrics: >35% revenue from products launched in last five years, 76% reduction in Scope 1/2 GHG (2019 baseline), 66% Scope 3 reduction (2020 baseline), and target of net-zero by 2050.
The report notes ~50% renewably sourced electricity, 100% manufacturing renewable electricity in Europe, 78% of sites with 4R programs, and record safety with 88% of sites reporting zero recordable injuries.
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- Over 35% of revenue from products introduced in past five years
- 76% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions (2019 baseline)
- 66% reduction in Scope 3 emissions (2020 baseline)
- Approximately 50% renewable electricity across operations
- 100% of manufacturing operations in Europe use renewable electricity
- 78% of sites implemented 4R waste/resource-efficiency programs
- Record safety: 88% of sites with zero recordable injuries
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- None.
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Highlights Strong Climate Progress; Announces 2035 Goals
"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," said 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."
Throughout 2025, DuPont collaborated with customers to introduce sustainably advantaged products, made substantial progress on improving energy efficiency at our sites, reduced our climate impacts, and extended our sustainability expectations into our supply chain. Key Highlights from the 2026 Sustainability Report include:
- Over
35% of revenue generated from products introduced in the past five years, and nearly80% of DuPont's active innovation portfolio is expected to deliver sustainable advantages for customers. - Achieved a
76% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions from a 2019 baseline and a66% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from a 2020 baseline. On track to net-zero emissions by 2050. - Approximately
50% of electricity used across DuPont operations is renewably sourced, including100% of manufacturing operations inEurope . 78% of sites worldwide have implemented 4R programs, designed to minimize waste and maximize resource efficiency.- Achieved its safest year on record, surpassing safety performance milestones set in prior years, with
88% of sites with zero recordable injuries or illnesses.
DuPont also expanded its sustainability commitment with the introduction of its 2035 Goals focused on sustainable innovation, resilient operations, and people, partners and communities—all grounded in strong governance. The goals set clear priorities across DuPont's organization, operations and value chain, and are designed to strengthen competitiveness, align with customer and market expectations, and support long‑term value creation.
The 2026 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).
To learn more, download and read the full 2026 Sustainability Report at dupont.com/sustainability.
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation leader, providing advanced solutions that help transform industries and improve everyday life across our key markets of healthcare, water, construction, and industrial. 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.
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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. They 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
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