DuPont Launches Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution in Support of Sustainable Healthcare Packaging

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DuPont has launched Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution (RA), an extension of its healthcare packaging portfolio featuring a reduced carbon footprint. The improvement comes from partially replacing fossil fuel feedstock with certified bio-circular feedstock in raw materials production, using mass balance approach certified by ISCC PLUS. The product maintains the same performance while enabling lower CO2 emissions compared to current Tyvek® products. DuPont's Tyvek® facilities in Richmond, Virginia, and Luxembourg have achieved ISCC PLUS Certification, ensuring credible tracking of bio-circular feedstocks. This initiative aligns with DuPont's commitment to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

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• Achieved 58% reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 emissions from 2019 baseline
• Achieved 39% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from 2020 baseline
• Manufacturing facilities source 100% electricity from renewable energy certificates
• Product maintains same performance while reducing carbon footprint
• ISCC PLUS certification obtained for manufacturing facilities

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Sustainability and Market Research Analyst

This product launch represents a strategic shift towards sustainable healthcare packaging, aligning with growing ESG demands in the medical sector. The introduction of Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution offers significant potential for market expansion by addressing healthcare companies' sustainability goals and Scope 3 emission reduction targets.

The mass balance approach using bio-circular feedstock provides a practical solution that maintains product quality while reducing environmental impact. The ISCC PLUS certification adds credibility and positions DuPont favorably in the growing sustainable packaging market. The company's achievement of 58% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions and 39% reduction in Scope 3 emissions demonstrates strong execution of sustainability initiatives.

While immediate revenue impact may be modest, this development strengthens DuPont's competitive position in the healthcare packaging segment and supports long-term growth potential as sustainability regulations tighten globally.

WILMINGTON, Del., Nov. 7, 2024  /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) today announced the launch of Tyvek^® with Renewable Attribution (RA), an extension of the existing portfolio of Tyvek^® products for healthcare packaging that offers a significantly reduced carbon footprint, helping to enable more sustainable healthcare packaging. The carbon footprint reduction for Tyvek^® with Renewable Attribution is enabled by the partial replacement of fossil fuel feedstock with certified bio-circular feedstock during the production of raw materials used in Tyvek^® manufacturing. This is achieved through the mass balance approach, in accordance with International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC PLUS).

Tyvek^® with Renewable Attribution is designed to help reduce the carbon footprint of a product while providing a drop-in solution that can be seamlessly integrated into existing healthcare packaging products. The use of certified bio-circular feedstock attributed to Tyvek^® using the mass balance approach enables significantly lower CO₂ emissions compared to current Tyvek^® products and helps to reduce the use of fossil fuels. DuPont has achieved ISCC PLUS Certification for its Tyvek^® facilities at the Richmond, Virginia, and Luxembourg manufacturing sites. This helps ensure credible measurement, tracking, and attribution of certified bio-circular feedstocks replacing fossil fuel derived resources.

"Tyvek^® has long been a trusted choice for helping to enable patient safety through superior microbial barrier, exceptional strength and durability, breathability, and recyclability. We are proud to continue this dedicated focus on product performance, quality and reliability, in a manner that now also supports the healthcare packaging industry's efforts to advance sustainability." said David Domnisch, Vice President and General Manager, Tyvek^® and Typar^® at DuPont. "Tyvek^® with Renewable Attribution reflects our steadfast commitment towards taking action to deliver more sustainable products that can be seamlessly integrated into existing healthcare packaging production processes, while helping enable meaningful Scope 3 emission reductions in the healthcare packaging value chain, in line with our core value of protecting the planet."

The RA extension of Tyvek^® Healthcare Packaging products further advances DuPont's global strategy of enabling a circular economy and working with global supply chains to help reduce Scope 3 emissions. DuPont issued an announcement on September 19, 2024, committing to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The net-zero commitment builds on the significant progress DuPont has achieved since 2019 when the company established its Acting on Climate Goal as part of its overall sustainability strategy. As announced in April 2024, DuPont has exceeded its climate targets – achieving a 58% reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 emissions from a 2019 baseline and achieving a 39% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from purchased goods and services and end-of-life of sold products from a 2020 baseline. As mentioned above, DuPont announced that the Luxembourg and Richmond, Virginia, facilities where Tyvek^® is manufactured, achieved ISCC PLUS certification. These facilities source 100% of their electricity from renewable energy certificates (RECs) and Guarantees of Origin (GOs) to match the energy consumed in their operations annually (see DuPont Sustainability Report).

Note: Tyvek^® is made of HDPE and products made of 100% Tyvek^® material can be recycled at facilities that recycle flexible HDPE materials. Please check recycling facilities in your area to ensure they can recycle Tyvek^®.

About DuPont Water & Protection
DuPont Water and Protection is a global leader in creating water, shelter and safety solutions for a more sustainable world; enabling its customers to win through unique capabilities, global scale and iconic brands including Kevlar^®, Nomex^®, Tyvek^®, Corian^® Design, GreatStuff™, Styrofoam™, and FilmTec™.

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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FAQ

What is DuPont's (DD) new Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution product?

Tyvek® with Renewable Attribution is a healthcare packaging product that uses certified bio-circular feedstock to partially replace fossil fuel feedstock, resulting in lower CO2 emissions while maintaining the same performance characteristics.

How does DuPont (DD) reduce carbon emissions in Tyvek® production?

DuPont reduces emissions by using certified bio-circular feedstock through mass balance approach, and sourcing 100% renewable electricity for its manufacturing facilities in Richmond, Virginia, and Luxembourg.

What are DuPont's (DD) emission reduction achievements as of 2024?

DuPont has achieved a 58% reduction in Scopes 1 and 2 emissions from 2019 baseline and a 39% reduction in Scope 3 emissions from 2020 baseline.

Is DuPont's (DD) Tyvek® recyclable?

Yes, products made of 100% Tyvek® material can be recycled at facilities that handle flexible HDPE materials, though availability depends on local recycling facilities.