Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Economic
• Environmental
• Social

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced energy intensity by 14.9% compared to 2010 baseline
• Reduced NOx emissions by approximately 14% versus 2015 and approximately 35% versus 2010
• Reduced SOx emissions by approximately 14.5% versus 2015 and by approximately 76.4% versus 2010
• Reduced VOCs by approximately 21.8% versus 2010

Social Achievements

• Launched a new Women’s Leadership Development Program
• Received a “100%” score on the Disability Equality Index for the fourth year in a row
• Named one of 2017’s “Top Companies for Global Diversity” by DiversityInc

Governance Achievements

• Implemented a Product Stewardship & Regulatory Management system with 99.5% completion rate of product stewardship reviews in 2017
• Maintained ISO 14001 certification at all manufacturing sites and DuPont Headquarters

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• GHG emissions intensity held flat with 2015 performance
• Significant organizational changes associated with the Merger and Intended Separation into three companies impacted data collection on some goals

Mitigation Strategies

• Driving down waste through business-specific and site-specific initiatives
• 16 out of 18 sites identified as being near high or extremely high risk water basins submitted risk plans

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Approximately 380 suppliers assessed (40% of strategic and core supplier base)

Responsible Procurement

• DuPont Supplier Code of Conduct
• Supplier sustainability program
• Together for Sustainability (TfS) membership

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Changes in precipitation patterns
• Changes in frequency of extreme weather events
• Reduced freshwater supply
• Regional changes in agricultural productivity

Transition Risks

• Legislation to address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and establishing a price on carbon

Opportunities

• Increased demand for products that help with climate adaptation (e.g., Tyvek® Weatherization systems, StormRoom® with Kevlar®, Pioneer seeds resistant to adverse weather conditions)

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards (Core level)

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: WSP Environment and Energy (limited assurance on energy and greenhouse gas emissions)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 2 (Zero Hunger)
• Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

Initiatives supporting sustainable agriculture, clean water technologies, renewable energy materials, emissions reductions, and climate adaptation

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Products that enable energy reduction, support renewable energy, or help avoid GHG emissions (e.g., photovoltaic materials, wind energy components, agricultural decision support tools)

Awards & Recognition

• Top Corporation by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council
• Best-of-the-Best Corporation for Inclusion by the National LGBT Chamber of Commerce/NBIC

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Circular Economy
• Climate Change
• Health, Safety and Well-being
• Product Safety and Transparency
• Sustainable Innovation
• Water Stewardship

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced GHG emissions by an unspecified amount through the Bold Energy Plan, completing 66 energy savings projects with a savings potential of about 14,200 MTCO2e for the year.
• Reduced CO2 emissions at the Grindsted, Denmark site by more than 40,000 tons CO2e per year by replacing coal-fired fuel sources with sustainably sourced wood chips.
• Reduced GHG emissions by 2–3% at the Spruance, Virginia plant by converting coal-driven boilers to natural gas.
• Reduced anhydrous ammonia handling by 90% at the New Century, Kansas site.
• 100% renewable energy use at Asturias and Valencia sites in Spain.

Social Achievements

• Launched a new EHS Performance Dashboard to improve data analysis and safety program development.
• Improved product stewardship reviews, completion of action items, worldwide training, and assurance of PS assessment of all new products prior to commercialization.
• Achieved the lowest global injury and illness rates ever recorded in 2019.
• 32 DuPont sites earned Responsible Care Facility Safety Awards from the American Chemistry Council.
• Signed on to the Catalyst CEO Champions for Change and the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge.

Governance Achievements

• Established a Sustainability Oversight Committee to review and approve DuPont’s corporate sustainability goals, performance, policies and initiatives.
• Received a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s Corporate Equality Index for the sixth year in a row.
• Scored well on the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index and Disability Equality Index.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Climate change requiring urgent action and innovation.
• Water scarcity.
• Maintaining safety and health in workplaces globally.
• Addressing stakeholder concerns related to the sourcing of certain feedstocks, most notably environmental and labor issues that may impact regions where palm oil is sourced.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing an Integrated Energy Strategy to address all sources of GHG emissions.
• Implementing a global renewable energy strategy.
• Implementing the Alliance for Water Stewardship International Water Stewardship Standard for sites with significant water risks.
• Using the World Resources Institute (WRI) Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas and WWF’s Water Risk Tool to identify and assess water risks.
• Implementing an Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Management System.
• Taking steps to responsibly manage palm oil sourcing, including supporting the RSPO and engaging with reputable suppliers.
• Issuing a position statement supporting conservation of the Amazon rainforest through responsible soy sourcing.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• DuPont Supplier Code of Conduct, incorporating UN Global Compact principles; assessment of new suppliers across various risk parameters; additional reviews for high-risk suppliers.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Not disclosed

Transition Risks

• Not disclosed

Opportunities

• Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, SASB Resource Transformation — Chemicals (RT-CH) Standard, UNGC

Certifications: ISO 14001, Responsible Care©

Third-party Assurance: WSP (limited assurance on energy, greenhouse gas emissions, and employee safety information)

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Goal 2 (Zero Hunger)
• Goal 3 (Good Health and Well-being)
• Goal 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation)
• Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
• Goal 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure)
• Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
• Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
• Goal 13 (Climate Action)

See report for details on how initiatives contribute to these goals.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• AXTRA XAP®, AXTRA PHY®, Preferenz®, LAMINEX® MaxFlow 4G, ALPHALASE® AP4, HOLDBAC®, POWERFresh®, Xivia®, NuVolve®, Sorona®, GENENCARE OSMS® BA, SUPRO® Products, FM1000

Awards & Recognition

• Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Awards (three DuPont sites)
• Responsible Care® Facility Safety Awards (32 DuPont sites)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainable Innovation
• Circular Economy
• Climate Change
• Health, Safety and Well-being
• Product Safety and Transparency
• Water Stewardship

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced location-based Scope 2 emissions by 11% compared to 2019
• Increased renewable electricity use to 20% of total electricity
• Opened a new recycling facility at Tyvek® production site in Luxembourg
• Converted Spruance site’s co-generation facility from coal to natural gas, reducing GHG emissions by more than 100,000 MTCO2e annually
• Phased launch of new, reduced GWP Styrofoam™ Brand Insulation

Social Achievements

• Launched #TyvekTogether initiative, producing over 100 million PPE garments
• Improved DE&I performance, outperforming benchmarks in senior leadership representation for women and minorities
• Established a Racism & Equity Response Framework
• Expanded mental health benefits and introduced new well-being programs in response to the pandemic
• Donated over 243,000 pieces of PPE and 45,000 liters of hand sanitizer to communities

Governance Achievements

• Received 98 ethics complaints, resulting in 17 disciplinary actions
• Expanded and aligned certain Board ESG oversight responsibilities with appropriate Committees
• Conducted a review to determine whether there is a raw pay gap for US employees; results were better than external benchmarks

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Global COVID-19 pandemic
• Climate change
• Racial and social injustice
• Water scarcity
• Maintaining safety and health in workplaces globally

Mitigation Strategies

• Created a detailed playbook and robust safety measures to protect essential workers
• Established a Racism & Equity Response Framework
• Implemented holistic water strategies across all facilities
• Advanced EHS culture by focusing on leading causes of injuries
• Expanded mental health benefits and well-being programs

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement

• DuPont Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, SASB Resource Transformation — Chemicals (RT-CH) Standard, UNGC

Certifications: ISO 14001, Responsible Care®

Third-party Assurance: WSP (limited assurance on energy, water, GHG emissions, and employee safety)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Sorona® Polymer
• Styrofoam™ Brand Insulation
• Dry-tested seawater reverse osmosis (SWRO) membranes
• Ligasep™ membrane degassing modules

Awards & Recognition

• ACC Responsible Care® Award for Outstanding COVID-19 Response Efforts
• ACC Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Awards
• Business Level Energy Efficiency Award from the American Chemistry Council

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainable Innovation
• Climate Change
• Circular Economy
• Chemical Stewardship
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I)
• Responsible Procurement
• Water stewardship
• Health and safety performance
• Employee well-being and fulfillment
• Building thriving communities

Environmental Achievements

• Decreased Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 10% vs prior year
• Increased sourcing of renewable energy RECs in 2021 to 15% and signed a long-term renewable energy agreement for ~25% of DuPont’s total electricity starting in 2023
• Completed Scope 3 inventory and identified priority value chain reduction opportunities
• Reduced carbon footprints of products (e.g., Delrin® Renewable Attributed)
• Reduced waste in operations and value chain by diverting 1,230 metric tons of material from landfill (51% increase over prior year)
• Removed and replaced AFFF containing PFAS with fluorine-free firefighting foam across operations

Social Achievements

• In annual employee survey, 74% of employees agree that DuPont values diverse perspectives, treats employees fairly, and has an inclusive environment
• DE&I performance above benchmarks with 25% gender diversity and 25% ethnic diversity on Board of Directors and 26% gender diversity and 34% ethnic diversity of senior leaders
• Impacted more than 3.5 million lives since January 2020 with more than 450 charitable projects across 29 countries in 2021
• Launched a three-year $1.5 million partnership with Discovery Education and the Delaware Department of Education to drive STEM exposure
• Partnered with Water.org to impact more than 100,000 lives
• Donated building and construction products to nearly 125 Habitat for Humanity affiliates

Governance Achievements

• Committed to transparency of workforce demographics by publishing DE&I dashboard and EEO-1 report on website
• Implemented a robust corporate chemical management policy to better integrate METIS information into how we manage SoC
• Updated Product Stewardship and Regulatory chemical management policy
• Added a Sustainability Modifier to the annual employee Short-Term Incentive Program (STIP)

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to COVID lockdowns, Texas freeze, Suez Canal blockage, and other constraints
• Global pandemic presenting health risks and challenges
• Climate change impacts (extreme weather, rising temperatures, sea levels, precipitation changes)
• Transition risks (technology costs, reputation changes, legal/policy changes, market shifts, customer demand for lower-carbon products)

Mitigation Strategies

• Leveraging strategic relationships, adding additional suppliers, and finding alternative shipping methods to minimize supply chain impact
• Implementing an integrated strategy to address all sources of GHG emissions (low-carbon processes, renewable energy, reduced energy use)
• Joining RE100 and completing a VPPA for renewable energy
• Implementing energy efficiency projects through the Bold Energy Plan
• Conducting climate risk screening workshops to prioritize risks and opportunities
• Integrating climate risks and opportunities with business strategy and enterprise risk management
• Developing climate-related financial risk models

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• DuPont Supplier Code of Conduct
• Supplier Performance Management (SPM) programs
• Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) programs
• Supplier diversity goals (5% increase in 2022 diverse supplier spend)

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events
• Rising temperatures
• Rising sea levels
• Changes in precipitation patterns

Transition Risks

• Technology costs
• Reputation changes
• Legal & policy changes
• Market shifts
• Customer demand for lower-carbon products

Opportunities

• Resource efficiency initiatives
• Energy sourcing investments
• Products and services offering GHG emissions reduction
• Access to new markets
• Competitive advantage through resilience planning

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option, SASB Resource Transformation—Chemicals (RT-CH) Standard, TCFD recommendations, UN Global Compact

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 9001 (at >90% of manufacturing operations)

Third-party Assurance: WSP

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 3
• SDG 4
• SDG 5
• SDG 6
• SDG 7
• SDG 8
• SDG 9
• SDG 10
• SDG 11
• SDG 12
• SDG 13

The company's initiatives contribute to these goals through sustainable innovation, climate action, water stewardship, community engagement, and DE&I efforts.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Low GWP Froth-Pak™ Spray Foam
• Low GWP Styrofoam™ Brand XPS Foam Insulation
• DuPont™ B-Free™ technology
• BETAFORCE™ TC thermal conductive adhesives
• BETATECH™ thermal interface materials
• Delrin® Renewable Attributed products
• Tyvek® packaging solution

Awards & Recognition

• ACC Sustainability Leadership Award
• ASC Innovation Award
• Sustainability Product of the Year (B-Free™)
• R&D 100 Award
• Edison Awards
• IDA Industry Technology and Innovation Award
• Green Chemistry Application & Innovation Award
• GoldenBee Excellent Corporate Sustainability Report Award
• Responsible Care® Energy Efficiency Award
• China Healthy Workplace Award
• Top 50 Employer (Minority Engineer magazine)
• Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion
• Gender Equality Index
• Best Places to Work for LGBTQ Equality
• Forbes World’s Top Female-Friendly Companies List
• United Way Diamond Anniversary Award
• HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award
• CEO Champions for Change

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Water Security

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced water consumption by an unspecified amount through various initiatives, including implementation of the Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard at three sites.

Social Achievements

• Provided fully functioning, safely managed WASH services to all workers.

Governance Achievements

• Board-level oversight of water-related issues through the Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability Committee.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Water stress in some operational areas.
• Supply chain disruptions due to various factors including weather events.

Mitigation Strategies

• Adoption of a phased approach to water risk management using the Alliance for Water Stewardship International Water Stewardship Standard.
• Diversification of supply sources for key raw materials.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: 100% through Supplier Code of Conduct

Responsible Procurement

• DuPont Supplier Code of Conduct

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Flooding

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI, Greenhouse Gas Protocol, S35G Standard, Alliance for Water Stewardship Standard

Certifications: ISO 14001

Third-party Assurance: WSP

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation

Initiatives contribute to SDG 6 through water technology solutions and partnerships.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• FilmTec™ Fortilife™ membranes

Awards & Recognition

• 2022 R&D100 Green Technology Bronze award (FilmTec™ Fortilife XC120)

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Sustainable Innovation
• Climate Change
• Circular Economy
• Chemical Stewardship
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• Responsible Procurement
• Energy
• Water
• Emissions
• Waste
• Employment
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Training and Education

Environmental Achievements

• Reduced Scopes 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 58% from the 2019 base year (surpassing the 2030 target).
• Reduced Scope 3 emissions by 39% from the 2020 base year (surpassing the 2030 target).
• Sourced 60% of power to operations from renewable sources (meeting the 2030 target).

Social Achievements

• Annual voluntary attrition rate of 5% in 2023.
• 79% of employees discussed career goals and aspirations with their manager in 2023 (3% increase from prior year).

Governance Achievements

• No significant instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations in 2023.
• In 2023, none of the substantiated ethics matters qualified for our highest-level violation definition. 32% of allegations were substantiated.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Supply chain disruptions due to extreme weather events (e.g., Hurricane Ida in 2021 impacted operations, resulting in approximately $4,000,000 in costs).

Mitigation Strategies

• Many sources of supply for key raw materials to avoid significant dependence on any one or a few suppliers.
• Negotiated long-term contracts for key raw materials (some with minimum purchase obligations).

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct (aligned with UN Global Compact, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, ILO, Responsible Care®).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks

• Extreme weather events, supply chain disruptions

Transition Risks

• Regulatory changes, market shifts towards low-carbon products

Opportunities

• Development of low-emission products and services; access to new markets.

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, SASB, TCFD, UNGC

Certifications: ISO 14001, RCMS

Third-party Assurance: WSP

UN Sustainable Development Goals

• Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Low-global warming potential (GWP) blowing agent solutions for building envelope insulation and air-sealing products.

Awards & Recognition

• Not disclosed