DuPont science is the foundation for the market-driven innovation we deliver to our customers. With the world’s population projected to reach 9 billion by the year 2050, providing for the food, energy and protection needs of people everywhere presents unprecedented challenges. Over 9,500 DuPont scientists and engineers collaborate with customers, governments, and others to develop sustainable solutions to address those challenges. In 2011, DuPont launched 1,742 new products and filed 2,047 US patent applications aimed at meeting the needs of people around the world. Looking ahead, the value DuPont science unlocks for our company and for our customers will fund the pursuit of new discoveries that can help improve the lives of people everywhere.