DuPont Demands Supplier Carbon Data in 2035 Green Plan

DuPont has set carbon reduction targets for 2035 that depend on supply chain engagement and supplier data collection. The company provides solutions across healthcare, water treatment and other sectors through engineered products and manufacturing.

According to DuPont, its procurement function is integrating environmental and social governance expectations into vendor relationships. The company says sustainability requirements are now extending throughout its supplier base to support decarbonisation efforts.

"Throughout 2025, we collaborated with customers to introduce sustainably advantaged products, made substantial progress on reducing our climate impact and extended our sustainability expectations into our supply chain," says Lori Koch, CEO at DuPont.

Supplier carbon footprint collection

DuPont is refining carbon accounting by moving from spend-based to volume-based emission factors. The shift requires supplier-specific data in line with GHG Protocol Scope 3 standards.

Currently, 28% of the company's raw material emissions calculations use carbon footprint submissions from suppliers. DuPont is expanding inventory coverage and automating data collection to improve accuracy.

Enhanced data quality could help identify decarbonisation opportunities and evaluate procurement actions. The company says detailed supplier information is needed to measure progress on emissions targets.

According to DuPont, Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions have fallen by 76% since 2019. Scope 3 emissions have dropped by 66% compared to 2020.

Renewable energy procurement strategy

50% of DuPont's global electricity now comes from renewable sources. The company has procured renewable energy contracts for all European manufacturing sites.

Switching to renewable electricity has contributed to emissions reductions. The European operations are setting a benchmark for other locations to follow.

"The progress outlined in our 2025 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," says 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."

Responsible sourcing expectations by 2035

DuPont's 2035 targets include communicating responsible sourcing expectations to all suppliers. The requirements will align with the UN Global Compact principles.

The company plans to implement monitoring programmes consistent with industry standards. Vendors will face scrutiny over labour practices, environmental compliance and governance.

Every DuPont facility will run a reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle programme. The company aims for a 10% reduction in total waste intensity across operations.

According to DuPont, resource management programmes now cover 78% of sites. These initiatives help manage risks associated with raw material supply and use resources more efficiently.

Substance elimination and circular systems

DuPont is targeting substances of concern in products where safer alternatives exist. The company plans to minimise, eliminate or avoid these materials by 2035.

More than 35% of current revenue comes from products introduced in the past five years. Almost 80% of new projects focus on sustainability criteria.

Research and development activities are aligned with regulatory requirements and environmental standards. Moving toward circular systems could make operations more resilient to supply chain disruption.

The company says it is on track to reach net zero by 2050. Long-term sustainability goals are now integrated into business strategy and procurement decisions.