DuPont in the Bio-Economy IISD Workshop, University of Winnipeg December 03, 2013

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DuPont is a science company. We work collaboratively to find sustainable,

innovative, market-driven solutions to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges,

making lives better, safer, and healthier for people everywhere.

Our Purpose

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DuPont Mission – Sustainable Growth

DuPont defines “footprint” as all injuries, illnesses, incidents, waste, emissions, use of water and depletable forms of raw materials and energy.

The creation of shareholder and societal value while we reduce the environmental footprint along the value chains in which we operate

DuPont Industrial Biosciences Focused growth through bio-processing technologies

Builds on DuPont Industrial Bioscience ’s expertise in designing and operating cell factories Leverages DuPont Crop Protection & Pioneer’s knowledge of production agriculture and relationship with growers Applies DuPont’s capabilities in engineering and advanced materials

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Agriculture and Nutrition

Advanced Materials

Intersection for innovation across DuPont’s competencies

Industrial Biosciences

Industrial Biosciences Business Units Three biobased segments, serving a diverse set of customers

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Bioactives

Biomaterials

Biorefineries

Enzymes

Proteins

Peptides

Food and

Beverages, Feed,

Cleaning, Paper,

Personal Care

Biochemicals

Biomaterials Carpet,

Textiles

Bioprocessing

aids

Fuels,

Carbohydrate

Processing

Agriculture

and

Nutrition

Advanced

Materials

Industrial

Biosciences

PRODUCTS END USE MARKETS

PRODUCTS END USE MARKETS

PRODUCTS END USE MARKETS

Susterra® – 1,3 Propanediol or PDO

What is it?

• A pure, non-petroleum derived glycol.

• Used as a monomer in the production of Sorona polymer.

• Used in cosmetics and personal care as an emollient, humectant,

or solvent.

• Used in various resin manufacturing processes.

• Used as a heat transfer fluid and de-icing fluid.

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How is it made? • Made by fermentation process derived from corn sugar.

HO OH 1,3-propanediol

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O

OH

OH HO

HO

OH

HO OH

(1,3-Propanediol) Dextrose Corn

microorganism microorganism

Glucose Glucose Bio-PDO™

Ferment glucose to PDO using patented microorganism Refine to 99.98% Pure

Process to Bio-PDO™

Bio-PDO™

CO2

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Growing the Future…

Renewably Sourced Propanediol Applications

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Cosmetics & Personal Care

Polymers & Fibers

Antifreeze & Deicing Paints & Coatings

DuPont Cellulosic Ethanol Business Mission

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Plant investment to demonstrate technology

Agricultural residues - Nevada, Iowa

The DuPont Cellulosic Ethanol Advantage

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Technology

Deployment Conversion Feedstock

• DuPont Pioneer agronomic

expertise

• Grower relationships and

service

• Experienced supply chain

management

• Demonstrated integrated

process

• Optimized technology

package –enzymes and

fermentation organisms

• Customized co-product

solutions

• Low cost, low capital

• Enzyme production and

capital utilization

• Global reach and presence

Creating a Scalable and Sustainable Supply Chain

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Farmer Biomass

Collection Storage

Preprocessing

& Delivery Transport

• Large-scale test harvest validations

• Agronomic understanding

• Multi-year grower involvement

• Commercial equipment

• Storage quality and stability tests

• Collaboration and credibility

Conversion

Technology

Sustainability Economics

Establish Best Practices

Field Experience – Success Stories

Site Progress Photo

Site as Viewed Neighbor

Basic Criteria for Bio-Projects

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1) Stable & Profitable market for the products 2) Proximity to markets – 12 months a year 3) Proximity and stable access to raw materials 4) Available work force to meet technology requirements 5) Availability of stable priced utilities – Short & long term 6) Favourable community acceptance of process and company 7) Stable governments 8) Access to Services – Engineering, R&D, Other Business Units, Local Support

Functions, other 9) Potential to leverage from other manufacturers 10) Successful partners or associates 11) All above must make a Compelling Business Case for Investment

DuPont is committed to development of bio-products from “crops” using processes that are economical, efficient, sustainable, and backed by DuPont science and know-how.