Our People
DuPont attracts the kind of people whose passions go beyond research and development. They want to change lives.
Awards & Recognition
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.
Latest Recognition
DuPont again makes Bloomberg's Gender-Equality Index
Equality marches toward being standard practice, with Bloomberg’s 2019 Gender-Equality Index doubling in size this year. The index recognized 230 companies committed to advancing women in the workplace. We’re proud to have earned our place once again.
Science & Innovation
A fascination with science and technology is a thread that runs through everything we do at DuPont. It’s what propels us towards every new breakthrough and keeps us coming back. So when we’re recognized for what we’ve done, it’s an honor.
Five DuPont scientists honored as 2019 Heroes of Chemistry
The American Chemical Society awarded the prestigious Heroes of Chemistry Award to five DuPont scientists. Adrian Lungu, Robert Blomquist, Mark Hackler, Violeta Lungu, and Raj Subramanian were recognized for their discovery and development of DuPont™ Cyrel® EASY.
Featured Awards
Clarivate Analytics, Top 100 Innovators, 2018-2019
Our seventh straight year earning this award, which celebrates organizations who develop patented inventions with strong commercialization potential.
ContiTech, Top Supplier Award, 2018
ContiTech, an automotive industry partner, recognized DuPont for superior product quality, commitment to technical and commercial excellence, and customer collaboration.
R&D 100 Awards, Innovative Applications, 2018
DuPont won two 2018 R&D 100 Awards, for innovative automotive applications that address global needs for more efficient, lightweight, and electrical vehicles.
National Academy of Engineering Inductee, 2018
Peter Trefonas, corporate fellow in Electronics & Imaging, was inducted into the National Academy of Engineering for his significant inventions in microelectronics.
Hydrocarbon Processing Awards, Best Refining Technology, 2018
ConvEx℠ HF Alkylation Conversion Technology took top honors at the annual celebration of innovations and innovators.
NutraIngredients USA, Ingredient of the Year Award, 2018
DuPont Nutrition & Health was recognized for opening a new frontier in infant and toddler formula nutrition, with CARE4U™ Human Milk Oligosaccharide 2’-FL.
Professional Builder Magazine, Top 100 Products, 2018
Corian® Design materials for builders were recognized for high product standards, sustainability practices, and manufacturing processes.
DuPont’s Sergio Nanita makes Top 40 Under 40 Power List again.
For the second time, Sergio Nanita, principal investigator for DuPont Industrial Biosciences, was honored for his innovative improvements to quantitative mass spectrometry.
Diversity & Workplace
Our core value, Respect for People, makes us strive to create a vibrant and inclusive work environment that values and develops every person at DuPont. We’re especially proud to be recognized for these successes.
Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion, 2018
DuPont received the top score of 100% on the 2018 Disability Equality Index® and for the third year in a row, we were deemed a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion..
We’re honored to be recognized for our efforts to be leaders in disability inclusion, and we’ll continue to build workplaces that welcome people with disabilities.
Featured awards
National Association of Female Executives, Top 70 Companies for Executive Women, 2019
2019 marks DuPont’s 11th consecutive year on the list, and 15th overall. And, this year we also were inducted into the Hall of Fame.
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Best Place to Work, 2019
Human Rights Campaign Foundation, Best Place to Work, 2019
DuPont pledges to support LGBTQ+ equality, 2018
Amid concerns for the LGBTQ+ community, DuPont joined 55 other U.S. companies in advocating for equality and legal protections, organized by the Human Rights Campaign.
Diversity Best Practices Inclusion Index, 2018
The Index has recognized us as a workplace where people are free to be themselves, by exemplifying how to help recruit, train, and retain a diverse workforce.
Catalyst CEO Champions For Change, 2017
DuPont and other Catalyst Champion organizations have been recognized for outperforming peers in all areas of women’s representation.
DuPont Top Corporation for Women’s Business Enterprise, 2018
Our fifth year in a row to be recognized by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council for policies and practices that promote equality for women.
DiversityInc, Noteworthy Company, 2018
For the fifth straight year, DuPont was recognized as a leader in recruitment, talent development, senior leadership commitment, and supplier diversity.
Sustainability & Citizenship
We see sustainability as an ongoing commitment, not simply a goal to be reached. So we’re continuously working to reduce our global footprint while creating innovative solutions to support the communities we operate in around the world.
Center Spotlight
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.
Claudia Jañez Sanchez: One of Mexico’s Most Powerful Women
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.
Leadership Award for Corporate Reinvention, 2018
The Chemical Marketing and Economics group of the American Chemical Society’s New York Section honored Ed Breen for his transformational leadership merging Dow and DuPont, and his encouragement of STEM education.