Dow Chemical
Chemicals
Company Summary
Dow Inc. provides various materials science solutions for packaging, infrastructure, mobility, and consumer applications in the United States, Canada, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, India, the Asia Pacific, and Latin America. It operates through Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, and Performance Materials & Coatings segments. The Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment provides ethylene, and propylene and aromatics products; and polyethylene, polyolefin elastomers, ethylene vinyl acetate, and ethylene propylene diene monomer rubbers. The Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure segment offers ethylene oxides, propylene oxides, propylene glycol and polyether polyols, aromatic isocyanates and polyurethane systems, coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, and composites. This segment also provides caustic soda, and ethylene dichloride and vinyl chloride monomers; and cellulose ethers, redispersible latex powders, and acrylic emulsions. The Performance Materials and Coatings segment provides architectural paints and coatings, and industrial coatings that are used in maintenance and protective industries, wood, metal packaging, traffic markings, thermal paper, and leather; performance silicones and specialty materials; and silicone feedstocks and intermediates. It also engages in property and casualty insurance, as well as reinsurance business. Dow Inc. was incorporated in 2018 and is headquartered in Midland, Michigan.
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News from Dow Chemical
Dow Launches First Bio-Circular Flooring Product
Dow Launches Sustainable SURLYN™ for Cosmetics
Dow Takes Three 2023 SEAL Biz Sustainability Awards
FAQ
What is Dow Chemical's ESG rating?
Dow Chemical holds an ESG score of 69/100 from Sustainalytics, reflecting strong sustainability and governance measures. It’s rated in the Top 10% of chemical companies globally for ESG performance. The company is also listed on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index.
How does Dow Chemical manage ESG risks?
Dow Chemical focuses on reducing environmental impact through innovations such as energy-efficient materials and sustainable packaging solutions. Dow has committed to reducing carbon emissions by 15% by 2030 and has been recognized for its work in ethical governance. Dow ensures adherence to ethical labor standards and has been working to reduce exposure to environmental risks, particularly related to plastics.
What sustainability efforts has Dow Chemical undertaken?
Dow is a leader in circular economy initiatives, having committed to producing 100% recyclable or reusable plastic packaging by 2035. The company has also made strides in carbon emissions reduction, cutting emissions by more than 5% between 2015 and 2020. Dow also works on waste reduction through its Plastic Waste Initiative, collaborating with partners to advance recycling and reduce waste.