INNOVATION MANAGEMENT We continuously improve our systems and processes to deliver solutions that meet the environmental needs of our customers while exceeding their expectations. Our product portfolio reflects our strategic support for the circular economy, focus on innovation andour visionofmakinggreat products for society. * Revenue generated from the sales of products developed during the last five years. More eco-friendly Improved Performance Better Value Fibers Business IOD Business Combined PET Business Target 34% Actual 31% Target 23% Actual 23% Target 18% Actual 22% Target 31% Target 23% Target 22% 2021 2021 2021 2022 2022 2022 2021 Highlights US$ 22.7million in R&D spending 214 R&D employees 21 R&D centers Vitality Index* 696 new products introduced in 2021 74 patents in 2021 (applied and granted) out of overall 958 patents 121 collaborative projects Fibers IOD CPET Bio-based surfactant ECOTEC™ BREATHAIR® Biodegradable crop solution Enka® Nylon BIO 100% renewable coalescent 23 S U S T A I N A B I L I T Y R E P O R T E X E C U T I V E S U MM A R Y 2 0 2 1 FOR MORE INFORMATION HOME
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