DuPont cuts Scope 3 emissions by two-thirds 

US firm is now turning attention to 2035 climate targets and plans for responsible procurement and circular economy 

DuPont has reduced its key Scope 3 emissions by two-thirds since 2020.

According to its latest sustainability report, the US chemicals firm cut its emissions from purchased goods and services and end-of-life of sold products by a combined 66%. 

Full Scope 3 emissions are down 55% over the period. 

“DuPont’s Scope 3 reduction is driven by a combination of targeted product redesign, strategic portfolio shifts, and supplier and customer engagement on lower-carbon solutions and raw materials,” a spokesperson for the company told Real Economy Progress. 

The firm also reduced its combined Scopes 1 and 2 emissions by 76% against its 2019 base year, and 8% between 2024 and 2025, the report revealed. 

DuPont described the moves as a response to “the rising expectations of our customers and stakeholders to accelerate climate action”.  

It will soon announce a number of new ambitions, including 2035 emissions-reduction goals across all scopes, and a 2035 renewable energy target. 

“Likewise, for goals such as responsible procurement and circular economy, we will be establishing metrics and action plans over the coming months so that progress can be measured and disclosed,” the spokesperson explained. 

DuPont’s sustainability report confirmed that some of its new goals have already been signed off, including commitments to improve energy efficiency and waste intensity by 10%. 

“Other goals are more qualitative or process-driven commitments that guide continuous improvement,” said the spokesperson, pointing to the firm’s commitment to “continually improve” on health and safety, and its plan to grow its “sustainably-advantaged revenues” until they account for most of its portfolio.