Better Health for All

DuPont faces severe allegations of systematic concealment of health risks, including withholding information and denying the toxic harms of PFAS, which has been released for over 40 years and jeopardizes the health of residents within a 100-mile radius of Fayetteville Works.

The company also underestimated the release of 24,000 pounds of methyl mercaptan in 2014, failed to alert local authorities, and did not include potential structural collapse risks in emergency plans. These actions contribute to major health-harming externalities, with residents around the Cape Fear River denied access to clean water for decades. The 2014 methyl mercaptan release killed four operators, and the company was placed in OSHA's Severe Violator Enforcement Program, paying $3.1 million in civil penalties. Despite these issues, in 2023, DuPont introduced comprehensive mental health programs for employees, including access to coaching and therapy providers through Lyra, and offered a variety of mental wellbeing workshops. The company's products do not have addiction potential, and it does not produce or sell food or nutritional products.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

DuPont operates as a specialty chemicals company and does not offer consumer lending, deposit, or other financial services. Consequently, most KPIs related to financial products, pricing, debt, and customer financial outcomes are not applicable. The company's financial activities in February 2024 focused on shareholder value through share repurchases and dividend increases

. While DuPont was recognized in February 2023 for supporting economic inclusion by providing opportunities for women-owned suppliers , this initiative does not directly align with the specific financial inclusion metrics of the KPIs, such as loan books or community finance reinvestment.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

In 2024, a class action lawsuit was filed against DuPont alleging disparate treatment of Black employees, including racial slurs, physical assault, and exclusion from managerial roles.

In 2020, a class action settlement was reached regarding uncompensated overtime for employees at its Towanda, Pennsylvania facility for unpaid pre-shift activities between 2009 and 2018. In 2004, a jury found DuPont liable for disability discrimination, awarding $1.29 million in damages for the termination of an employee. DuPont also states a policy of not tolerating child or forced labor in its operations or supply chain.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

DuPont has faced allegations of supply chain violations in Cambodia, including reports of union discrimination and violence against protesting workers.

The company maintains a strict policy against child and forced labor, prohibiting employment under 15 years old and hazardous work under 18. This policy extends to suppliers and contractors, with potential business termination for violations. DuPont commits to responsible sourcing for minerals such as tin, tungsten, tantalum, and gold, aligning with OECD Due Diligence Guidance and participating in the Responsible Minerals Initiative. The company has enhanced supply chain visibility through risk assessments, supplier audits, and compliance clauses in contracts, supported by management training on human rights. Its Supplier Code of Conduct globally emphasizes ethical supplier behavior, safety, health, respect, and and environmental protection.

Honest & Fair Business

DuPont incurred over $1.38 billion in ethics-related regulatory fines in the past three years (2023-2025), primarily for PFAS violations, but also including benefit plan administration and labor relations violations.

The company maintains a robust anti-corruption policy that is compliant with the U.S. Foreign Corrupt Practices Act and U.K. Bribery Act, covers global operations, includes business partner compliance certifications, and features periodic audit and monitoring procedures. DuPont operates a 24/7 anonymous, multilingual global ethics hotline for employees and external parties, with a non-retaliation policy and a commitment to investigate suspected retaliation. Over 99% of employees completed ethics compliance training. The average time for an ethics investigation to remain open was 34 days.

Kind to Animals

DuPont employs external facilities for animal testing to comply with global regulatory requirements, emphasizing adherence to applicable laws and ethical treatment.

The company supports the development and use of alternative testing methods, aiming to minimize reliance on animal models, and is a proponent of "intelligent" testing strategies to reduce animal use. All studies must be scientifically and ethically justified, designed to minimize pain, discomfort, and distress, and conducted at facilities providing humane care, enrichment, and group housing. DuPont will not conduct research on great apes and expects suppliers to prefer alternative methods except where legally required. , The company utilizes internal capabilities for extensive literature searching, computer modeling, and in vitro assays at external laboratories to complement, reduce, or replace animal testing. DuPont actively participates in industrial consortia to minimize or eliminate duplicative testing and works toward the development, validation, and adoption of alternatives to animal testing through participation in industry associations.

No War, No Weapons

DuPont has a history of significant military involvement, notably as a major supplier of explosives and munitions during World Wars I and II

. The company's focus has shifted towards electronics, water, and industrial technologies, providing materials with both military and civilian uses, such as Kevlar . Between 2021 and 2024, DuPont secured approximately $14 million in government contracts, largely through subsidiaries . Since 2019, DuPont has partnered with Habitat for Humanity International, committing $2.5 million in cash and over $5.5 million in donated products . In 2023, DuPont allocated $400,000 in cash and donated over $600,000 worth of products to local Habitat affiliates, benefiting 195 families .

Planet-Friendly Business

DuPont's total Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas emissions were 9,412,147 tCO₂e in 2023.

The company's Scope 1, 2, and 3 targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to meet near-term 1.5°C criteria, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and a 25% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030. In 2023, 60% of the company's electricity was sourced from renewable energy, meeting its 2030 goal. Water withdrawn per $1 million revenue was 721.58 m³ in 2023, with 2% of water withdrawals sourced from high-risk watersheds. The waste diversion rate was 18.21% in 2023. All product categories are subject to Product Stewardship Reviews, which include detailed environmental impact assessments, with over 1,000 such reviews completed in 2023. In 2023, DuPont reached a $39 million settlement related to PFAS releases in Ohio. The company provides detailed disclosures of its climate risk management process aligned with TCFD recommendations. An Environmental Justice Steering Team was established in 2023, and environmental justice assessments were completed at 21 U.S. sites to develop a roadmap for local actions.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

DuPont has established 11 formal partnerships with various community-focused organizations, including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, and Water.org.

The company provides a global Ethics and Compliance Hotline, accessible 24/7 by web or phone to any interested party, implying comprehensive coverage across its operational sites. DuPont's Code of Conduct is available in over 20 languages , and its global hotline tool facilitates reporting in multiple languages, demonstrating strong language inclusivity. For potential cultural incidents, the company has a proactive response framework through its global ethics hotline, which forwards reports for investigation and maintains a clear policy prohibiting retaliation. The company also engages in general charitable giving, investing $6.5 million in targeted communities through cash and in-kind donations in 2023 , and committing $10 million over ten years to racial equity initiatives , but this giving does not specifically focus on cultural heritage organizations.

Safe & Smart Tech

DuPont integrates GDPR compliance into its corporate culture, supported by mandatory data management and records handling training

. The company fosters collaboration across departments to maintain robust data protection measures .

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

DuPont's Building Innovations division achieved zero landfill status across 15 manufacturing sites, eliminating 81 million pounds of landfill waste annually.

This includes recycling Tyvek® manufacturing trim into first-grade material. , demonstrating a transformative waste reduction initiative.