DuPont rewarded for sustainability commitment
US-based materials science company DuPont has been named to the Carbon Disclosure Project’s (CDP) S&P 500 Carbon Performance Leadership Index (CPLI) and Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index (CDLI).
The company scored 96 for its disclosure of information related to climate change risks and opportunities, and an “A” rating for its emission reduction performance. It was singled out for progress driven by its Bold Energy Plan, which led to more than 600 energy improvement projects and is said to have garnered $30 million in savings.
DuPont was also recently named to the North America Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) and the CDP Global 500 Carbon Performance Leadership Index.
“Continuing to be recognised by both CDP and DJSI for our achievements on sustainable growth shows our stakeholders we are walking the talk when it comes to integrating sustainability into our business,” said Linda Fisher, vice-president and chief sustainability officer at DuPont.
“We began our sustainability work by setting voluntary footprint reduction goals over 20 years ago and we are especially proud to have our proactive climate change strategy and global greenhouse gas reduction efforts recognised by CDP.”
Ms Fisher added: “Our 2015 goals have led to a doubling of R&D investment in programs with a quantifiable environmental benefit and nearly $2 billion in annual revenue from products that help our customers and consumers throughout our value chains improve energy-efficiency or reduce greenhouse gas emissions,” Fisher added.
The CDP is an international, not-for-profit organisation that provides a global system for companies and cities to measure, disclose, manage and share vital environmental information.
