Our People
DuPont attracts the kind of people whose passions go beyond research and development. They want to change lives.
We’re honored to have our hard work recognized out in the world, where its impact is most felt.
DuPont has been recognized for our scientific achievements, innovative products, diverse and inclusive workplace culture, and approach to sustainability. These awards reflect the things our people do to make a difference on the job, in their communities, and around the world.
Equality marches toward being standard practice, with the Bloomberg 2021 Gender-Equality Index. Companies included in the index are committed to supporting gender equality through policy development, representation, and transparency. We're proud to be recognized for fostering a more diverse and equitable company, where all employees thrive.
Science & Innovation
DuPont Scientists Named 2020 Heroes of Chemistry
Ten current and former DuPont scientists and engineers, representing the Electronics & Imaging and Safety & Construction businesses, have been named recipients of the prestigious American Chemical Society (ACS) Heroes of Chemistry Award, representing generations of technology advancement in semiconductor materials and water filtration.
DuPont has been named the winner of two R&D 100 Awards for advancements in science and innovation. The awards, sponsored by R&D World magazine, recognize the 100 most innovative technologies of the previous year.
DuPont™ Great Stuff™ has been named the winner of two Hanley Wood 2019 Brand Builder Awards, earning the industry’s highest honors for its marketing campaigns.
Our seventh straight year earning this award, which celebrates organizations who develop patented inventions with strong commercialization potential.
Aerosol & Dispensing Forum (ADF) and Packaging of Perfume, Cosmetics & Design (PCD) announced GREAT STUFF™ SMART DISPENSER™ the winner of its annual Packaging Innovation Awards for 2019.
ContiTech, an automotive industry partner, recognized DuPont for superior product quality, commitment to technical and commercial excellence, and customer collaboration.
Peter Trefonas, corporate fellow in Electronics & Imaging, was inducted into the National Academy of Engineering for his significant inventions in microelectronics.
ConvEx℠ HF Alkylation Conversion Technology took top honors at the annual celebration of innovations and innovators.
DuPont Nutrition & Health was recognized for opening a new frontier in infant and toddler formula nutrition, with CARE4U™ Human Milk Oligosaccharide 2’-FL.
Diversity & Workplace
DuPont Named Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality
For the eighth consecutive year, DuPont has been named a "Great Place to Work" by the The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index, the national benchmarking tool on corporate policies and practices pertinent to LGBTQ+ employees in the United States. We are proud to join the nearly 700 companies who have earned the distinction of “Best Places to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality” and a perfect score of 100%.
Sustainability & Citizenship
Forbes, America’s Most JUST Companies, 2018
The only Top 100 company in the Chemicals Industry recognized for outperforming our peers on issues like fair pay and good benefits, customer treatment and privacy, and environmental impact.
Just in time for International Women’s Day, DuPont Latin America President Claudia Jañez Sanchez was named one of the 100 Most Powerful Women in Mexico by Mexican business magazine, Expansion. Aware of the many challenges for women in today’s business environment, Sanchez encourages, supports and advocates for the women around her, every day.
DuPont has been named a 2021 Responsible Care® awardee by the American Chemistry Council (ACC) for Outstanding COVID-19 Response Efforts. The ACC also recognized the company with Responsible Care® awards for Energy Efficiency and Facility Safety.