Reporting on Sustainability and ESG at Corteva

Father and Son farmers in field at dawn

We apply a farmer-first approach to sustainability

At Corteva Agriscience, we have a purpose to enrich lives together through sustainability. To achieve this we are delivering new tools and technologies to farmers, helping them solve farm- and field-level challenges. Our approach is built on best practices and global frameworks for sustainability that increase productivity and profitability potential while improving resilience and protecting our natural resources. Together with our partners and our farmers – we’re in it for good.

At Corteva Agriscience, we have a purpose to enrich lives together through sustainability. To achieve this we are delivering new tools and technologies to farmers, helping them solve farm- and field-level challenges. Our approach is built on best practices and global frameworks for sustainability that increase productivity and profitability potential while improving resilience and protecting our natural resources. Together with our partners and our farmers – we’re in it for good.

Our progress

Corteva Agriscience's 2023 Sustainability Report

At Corteva, our purpose is to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come.
Sustainability is a central pillar of every strategic choice we make at Corteva. See how these choices have resulted in progress in each of our four focus areas—sustainable innovation, biodiversity, climate and inclusion, diversity and equity.

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At Corteva, our purpose is to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come.
Sustainability is a central pillar of every strategic choice we make at Corteva. See how these choices have resulted in progress in each of our four focus areas—sustainable innovation, biodiversity, climate and inclusion, diversity and equity.

Our progress

Corteva Agriscience’s 2022 Sustainability & ESG Report

In 2022, we've made significant advancements in sustainable innovation with approximately 90 percent of new crop protection products and all new seed products now meeting our sustainability criteria. Together with biological company acquisitions, advancements in product introductions and regulatory issues, as well as progress toward inclusion, diversity and equity goals, our journey towrds sustainable innovation continues.

Ag Scientist Woman in Greenhouse

In 2022, we've made significant advancements in sustainable innovation with approximately 90 percent of new crop protection products and all new seed products now meeting our sustainability criteria. Together with biological company acquisitions, advancements in product introductions and regulatory issues, as well as progress toward inclusion, diversity and equity goals, our journey towrds sustainable innovation continues.

We are sharing our journey from the start

Learn more about how we address issues that matter most to farmers, the land, our communities, and our operations. Explore the important role of agriculture and collaboration in addressing global challenges.

Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) 2022 statement.

In response to stakeholder environmental and health impact concerns, Corteva Agriscience™ is committed to the annual public disclosure of compliance measures and performance related to the use of the Enlist Weed Control System. Specific performance metrics were defined during the stewarded introduction of Enlist Weed Control System in 2015. Disclosure includes metrics focusing on product performance.

Read the statement (pdf).