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DuPont Earns Silver Medal from EcoVadis for Sustainability Performance
March 28, 2025 | PRNewswireEstimated reading time: 1 minute
DuPont announced it has received the Silver Medal from EcoVadis, a global leader in sustainability assessments, in recognition of the company's continued advancement and progress on its sustainability performance.
DuPont received an overall score of 71, placing it in the 91st percentile and among the top 15% of all companies evaluated globally. The company achieved its highest scores in the Environment and Sustainable Procurement categories and significantly increased its scores in the Labor & Human Rights and Ethics.
"We are honored to receive a Silver medal from EcoVadis for efforts to drive sustainability across our operations and the value chain," said Alexa Dembek, DuPont Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer. "This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to sustainability and the tireless work of our teams around the world to meet the needs of our customers. This milestone reflects our continuous efforts to align our practices with the highest standards of sustainability. We are proud of our team's dedication and the positive impact we are making."
EcoVadis evaluates more than 150,000 companies globally, with a rigorous framework using 21 sustainability criteria across four core themes: Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics, and Sustainable Procurement. The evaluation is based on international sustainability standards, including the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact, the International Labour Organization (ILO) conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards, and ISO 26000.
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