DuPont Gets SBTi Validation for 2035 and 2050 Climate Goals

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DuPont, based in Wilmington, Delaware, said on October 29 that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated its net-zero greenhouse gas emissions targets. The validation covers the company's near-term and long-term goals and reinforces its commitment to reach net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050.

SBTi develops standards, tools and guidance that let companies set emissions-reduction targets in line with what is needed to reach net-zero by 2050. DuPont says the validation shows its continued commitment to act on climate while supporting customers who want to cut emissions in their own value chains.

The new numbers

For 2035, DuPont commits to cut absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 83% from a 2019 base year. It also targets a 63% cut in absolute Scope 3 emissions from a 2020 base year.

The 2050 goals are steeper. DuPont commits to cut absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 90% from the 2019 base year, and absolute Scope 3 emissions by 90% from the 2020 base year.

Progress so far

In 2025, the company reduced its combined Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 76% since 2019. Scope 3 emissions are down 59% from the 2020 baseline.

This is DuPont's second set of near-term SBTi-validated targets. The first, a 2030 emissions-reduction target, was validated earlier and was met ahead of schedule.

"SBTi validation reinforces the rigor we place on our climate commitments and the progress we're making to reduce emissions across our operations and value chain," said Scott Collick, Chief Sustainability Officer at DuPont. He added that the company aims to cut its footprint through sustainable innovation, more resilient operations and collaboration across the value chain.

Source: DuPont