Multinational chemicals company DuPont has announced a significant milestone in its global sustainability mission, with all its electricity needs across European Union operations now being met by renewable sources.
This achievement, facilitated through the use of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) and on-site solar energy, represents a crucial step toward DuPont’s pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. In addition to this commitment, DuPont has set ambitious 2030 targets: to cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50%, reduce Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and the end-of-life of sold products by 25%, and ensure 60% of its power consumption comes from renewable sources.
Alexa Dembek, Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer at DuPont, stated: “At DuPont, we are guided by a core value of protecting the planet, aligning our sustainability goals to meet the expectations of our customers, value chain partners, and the communities in which we operate. Converting our EU manufacturing sites to 100% renewable electricity is a significant step in our journey to further reduce our emissions, lower the carbon footprint of our products, and put us on a clear path towards decarbonisation in our operations by 2050.”
DuPont operates 13 manufacturing sites throughout the EU, all now powered by renewable electricity. This has been achieved through installing on-site solar panels and purchasing both bundled and unbundled RECs.
This development in the EU aligns with DuPont’s 2021 commitment to RE100, a global initiative led by the Climate Group in partnership with CDP, which unites companies committed to transitioning their operations entirely to renewable energy.
DuPont’s 2024 sustainability report provides further insights into the company’s progress towards its 2030 goals. As of 2024, DuPont had reduced its Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 58% from a 2019 baseline—surpassing its 2030 target—and aligning with the Paris Agreement’s 1.5°C ambition. Additionally, Scope 3 emissions saw a 39% reduction from 2020 levels.
