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 the Bloomberg 2020 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
Science and engineering are the foundation of our essential innovations. 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.
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.
Featured Awards
R&D 100 Awards 2019
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.
Great Stuff™ Earns Top Accolades in Hanley Wood Brand Builder Awards
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.
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.
ADF Technical & Industrial Innovation Award 2019
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, Top Supplier Award, 2018
ContiTech, an automotive industry partner, recognized DuPont for superior product quality, commitment to technical and commercial excellence, and customer collaboration.
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.
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.
Featured Award
DuPont Named Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality
For the seventh consecutive year, DuPont has been named a "Great Place to Work" by the The Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2020 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%.
Darrell Ford Named To Savoy Magazine’s List Of 2020 Most Influential Black Executives In Corporate America
Throughout his career, Ford has had a relentless focus on building successful and vibrant cultures at leading corporations. That focus was recognized by Savoy, a cultural catalyst for the African American community in this elite list of African American executives, influencers and achievers impacting corporate America.
DuPont Honored as One of America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises
We are honored to again be recognized as one of only 75 companies included on the 20th annual list of America's Top Corporations for Women's Business Enterprises (WBEs), by the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC).
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.