Archived Sustainability News
2013 | 2012
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December 20, 2012
DuPont innovation helps meet food security challenges in Mexico and worldwide.
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December 18, 2012
DuPont Cambodia helps improve the livelihood of a farming village with access to clean water.
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December 12, 2012
DuPont advanced materials contribute to a significant increase in fuel economy and reduction in CO2 emissions for a Chinese automobile manufacturer.
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December 7, 2012
Solar Power Advances Sustainable Farming Practices.
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December 6, 2012
DuPont achieves 20 years of sustainability reporting.
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December 5, 2012
Chinese Consumers Express Confidence in Green Products.
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December 4, 2012
Once completed, the new DuPont plant will supply 30 million gallons of renewable fuel to the U.S.
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November 26, 2012
DuPont Public Affairs team helps needy families in Wilmington and patients at Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children.
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November 20, 2012
DuPont innovation helps protect the lives of those that protect others.
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November 19, 2012
Employees create new space for community activities.
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November 14, 2012
Grants will be distributed to 200 non-profit organizations.
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November 6, 2012
Teenage students participate in the DuPont Young Scientists Camp.
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November 5, 2012
New Jersey installation highlights the power of renewable energy.
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November 5, 2012
The DuPont La Porte site achieves 13 years without an event related lost workday injury.
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November 2, 2012
Australian Government invites DuPont to collaborate on the country's first National Food Plan.
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November 2, 2012
DuPont Employees raise money for the United Way of Delaware.
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November 1, 2012
The Global Food Security Index is presented at the 2012 Global Agri-food Forum in Mexico.
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November 1, 2012
DuPont employee receives U.S. recognition for promoting continuous safety improvement.
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October 26, 2012
Diversity and inclusion are the keys to a rich talent pool and sustainable business growth.
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October 26, 2012
DuPont employees impact children through Days of Caring activity.
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October 25, 2012
DuPont receives awards during the National Agribusiness Forum in Brazil.
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October 24, 2012
Sustainability will replace cost as a dominant trend in 10 years.
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October 22, 2012
DuPont Pioneer breaks down cultural and language barriers to help Thailand's hill tribes increase agriculture productivity.
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October 19, 2012
New Jersey Installation Highlights the Power of Renewable Energy.
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October 19, 2012
Employees volunteer in the community as part of a United Way Days of Caring activity.
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October 18, 2012
The DuPont Teijin Films Hopewell Plant celebrates 40 years of safe operations.
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October 18, 2012
DuPont Executive Vice President Jim Borel discusses food security goals in ASEAN.
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October 17, 2012
DuPont collaborates with African Women in Agricultural Research and Development.
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October 16, 2012
DuPont serves a significant role in addressing food security.
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October 16, 2012
The DuPont Pencader site celebrates 45 years without a lost work day case.
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October 15, 2012
DuPont Poland ranks in Aon Hewitt’s Best Employers Program.
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October 12, 2012
Ellen Kullman and DuPonters participate in United Way Days of Caring shoe drive.
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October 10, 2012
The DuPont™ Danisco® ingredient range offers the most comprehensive portfolio of sustainable emulsifiers.
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October 10, 2012
DuPont leader discusses the contributions and future role of the Montreal Protocol.
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October 5, 2012
DuPont employees participate in Days of Caring at Camp Manito.
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October 4, 2012
Collaborative trials demonstrate the significant sustainability benefits of bio-based enzymes.
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October 4, 2012
List includes William J. Harvey, president of DuPont Packaging & Industrial Polymers and Shelley Stewart, Jr., vice president of Sourcing & Logistics.
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October 3, 2012
DuPont Executive Vice President Jim Borel participates in a panel on bridging the nutrition gap in Indonesia.
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September 26, 2012
New metallization pastes enable solar cells to convert sunlight to electricity more efficiently.
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September 21, 2012
DuPont was ranked No. 10 this year, up from No. 14 in 2011.
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September 18, 2012
DuPont Vice President of North America Operations speaks to college students studying science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
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September 14, 2012
As part of Days of Caring, Wilmington-area employees volunteer with a local mental health organization.
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September 13, 2012
DuPont has been named today to the 2012 North America Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI), one of the most respected socially responsible investment indices on the market.
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September 12, 2012
DuPont Featured on the Global 500 Carbon Disclosure Leadership Index.
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September 10, 2012
DuPont is helping to promote the value of education, broad access to education and education reform.
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August 30, 2012
Food Bank of Delaware recently recognized DuPont as the 2012 Corporate Volunteer of the Year.
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August 17, 2012
The 2012 edition of the Merco Corporate Reputation Ranking ranks DuPont Argentina as No.63.
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July 30, 2012
DuPont has joined the Global Climate and Energy Project (GCEP) at Stanford University.
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July 27, 2012
A DuPont leader emphasized the critical role of innovation in advancing solar energy.
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July 20, 2012
A recent breakthrough in electric vehicle (EV) motor technology from Japan-based SIM-Drive Corp.
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July 11, 2012
A DuPont Fellow recently shared his perspective on the mission and development of the Chinese Research Academy for Environmental Sciences.
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July 6, 2012
Steven Chu addressed TechCon with keynote speech on the topic of “Unleashing Innovation to Solve Energy and Climate Challenges”.
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June 28, 2012
DuPont is helping people with diabetes and cardiovascular diseases eat healthy foods that also reflect the tradition of the Mediterranean diet.
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June 27, 2012
The DuPont Korea Women's Network (DWN) Work-Life Balance sub-team recently held a Kids' Day of fun and laughter.
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June 21, 2012
The DuPont Chestnut Run/Barley Mill Plaza Wildlife Habitat Team (CRP/BMP WHT) recently sponsored its Sixth Annual Site Clean-Up.
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June 15, 2012
DuPont Apollo recently announced two new contracts to supply Thailand with a total of 22.75 megawatts (MW) of power generated.
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June 12, 2012
In Memphis, Tenn., gas that was once flared to the atmosphere now is captured as an alternative fuel.
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June 5, 2012
The Scientist magazine has named DuPont as one of the best places to work following the results of its 10th annual readers’ survey.
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May 24, 2012
DuPont celebrated the completion of a $295 million expansion that has more than doubled production capacity for DuPont™ Tedlar® polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) film.
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May 21, 2012
With the growth of emerging markets and the increase in urban violence, people are more and more concerned with safety and protection.
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May 21, 2012
During the Advancing Food and Nutrition Security Symposium at the 2012 G8 Summit.
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May 16, 2012
Innovative vacuum-packaging that reduces food waste by keeping meat looking and staying fresh longer took top honors in the DuPont Awards for Packaging Innovation.
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May 15, 2012
A prototype electric vehicle that uses eight different DuPont materials was recently unveiled in Tokyo.
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May 10, 2012
Sustainability is Key Element of Building Design with More than 20 DuPont Innovations Used.
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May 10, 2012
Jim Borel Asks Current and Future Leaders to Play a Part in Creating Sustainable Solutions for World Hunger.
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May 8, 2012
The world’s largest solar-powered boat has completed the first trans-world trip with DuPont photovoltaic materials helping make it possible.
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May 7, 2012
DuPont had a strong presence at the recent GLOBE 2012 in Vancouver, Canada, with DuPont Sustainable Solutions (DSS) as partner-level sponsor.
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May 1, 2012
Honored as Among Best Places to Work by Human Rights Campaign
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April 12, 2012
Zero’s a good number when it comes to sustainability. Zero emissions. Net-zero energy buildings. And, of course, zero waste. It’s attainable. It’s good business. And it’s cool.
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April 4, 2012
The DuPont Company is broadening its approach to sustainability by encouraging its customers to look beyond their material use.
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April 4, 2012
Solae is one of only four food and beverage manufacturing businesses on the list.
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April 3, 2012
DuPont is committed to this management system and globally has been a Responsible Care® member for many years.
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April 2, 2012
The award was co-organized by Nanfang Daily, the Guangdong Low-Carbon Development Association and the Guangdong Provincial Academy of Building Research.
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March 22, 2012
By 2035, global demand for energy will increase by almost 40%, and already more than 1.5 billion people worldwide are without access to electricity.
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March 16, 2012
DuPont Vice President of Safety, Health & Environment and Chief Sustainability Officer Linda Fisher recently was featured on the Globe 2012 website and in the Vancouver Sun.
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March 16, 2012
Award Honors DuPont Industrial Biosciences Work to Advance the Commercialization of Cellulosic Ethanol.
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March 12, 2012
According to the United Arab Emirates' (UAE) Minister of Foreign Trade, a surging population, rising commodity prices and food scarcity are posing both risks and opportunities to import-dependent Gulf countries.
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March 5, 2012
A DuPont Titanium Technologies (DTT) and Packaging & Industrial Polymers (P&IP) team recently was awarded a DuPont Sustainable Growth Excellence Award.
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March 5, 2012
A wetland area restored by a DuPont Asturias site team recently celebrated World Wetlands Day, drawing members of the local community, employees and their families to enjoy the scenic landscape and wildlife.
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March 2, 2012
DuPont climbed six spots from last year to reach No. 37 on FORTUNE’s list of “Most Admired Companies” for 2012.
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March 1, 2012
“The Regeneration Project is just the type of channel to spur dialogue and collaboration among industry, NGOs, academia, policymakers and other thought leaders to solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges,” said Linda Fisher, DuPont Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer.
