Company's Clear into the Future® program
recognized for exemplary achievements in social responsibility and
community engagement
WILMINGTON, Del., May 14, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced that it has
received the American Chemistry Council (ACC) 2024
Sustainability Leadership Award, which recognizes exemplary
products, technologies and initiatives that help advance
sustainability.
DuPont received the award in the "Social Responsibility and
Community Engagement" category for its Clear into the
Future® (CITF) grant program. The employee-led global
program was created to drive positive environmental impact in
DuPont communities. The CITF program is held annually, with awards
going to nonprofits and educational institutions for projects that
impact one or more of the following areas: climate change
adaptation and mitigation, water stewardship, circular economy, and
biodiversity protection. In 2023, the company awarded nonprofit
grants for 19 projects in seven countries across four regions. The
CITF program is integral in the company's efforts to achieve its
Building Thriving Communities 2030 Sustainability Goal.
"We are very proud to be recognized by the ACC for DuPont's deep
and longstanding commitment to improving our natural environment
through community engagement and education," said Daryl Roberts, Chief Operations and Engineering
Officer at DuPont "This prestigious award underscores the
dedication and passion of our employees who selflessly volunteer
their time to be leaders in their communities and embody our core
value of protecting the planet and our purpose of empowering people
everywhere to thrive in a more sustainable, equitable, and
prosperous world."
ACC convened a judging panel made up of external sustainability
leaders from academia, industry, nonprofit and media sectors to
review and select the award winners. The judging panel chose
winning initiatives based on a range of factors, including the
level of innovation the initiative demonstrated, the scope and
reach of its impacts, and the extent to which it addresses
priorities outlined in ACC's Sustainability Principles and the UN
Sustainable Development Goals.
To learn more about DuPont's CITF program and other
sustainability accomplishments, please visit
dupont.com/sustainability.
About DuPont
DuPont (NYSE: DD) is a global innovation
leader with technology-based materials and solutions that help
transform industries and everyday life. Our employees apply diverse
science and expertise to help customers advance their best ideas
and deliver essential innovations in key markets including
electronics, transportation, construction, water, healthcare and
worker safety. More information about the company, its businesses
and solutions can be found at www.dupont.com. Investors can
access information included on the Investor Relations section of
the website at investors.dupont.com.
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