Dow
Chemical raw materials and chemical products manufacturing
Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) is one of the world's leading materials science companies, serving customers in high-growth markets such as packaging, infrastructure, transportation, and consumer applications. Dow's global presence, asset integration, economies of scale, focused technological innovation, industry leadership, and commitment to sustainability ensure that the company can achieve profitable growth and help build a sustainable future.
Climate Targets
2050
In Progress
Carbon Neutral Company
Not Disclosed
Carbon Neutral Supply Chain
Climate Actions
Dow has set ambitious targets aligned with advancing a circular economy and climate protection by focusing on closely linked issues: reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, supporting healthy ecosystems, and eliminating plastic waste. These sustainability targets align with Dow's purpose: to deliver a sustainable future for the world through its expertise in materials science and in collaboration with its partners.
Climate Milestone
2024
- CDP Climate Change Rating: A.
- MSCI ESG Rating: AA.2023
- Launched two caustic soda products with up to 90% lower carbon dioxide emissions. Powered by renewable energy, this electrolysis production process helps lower Dow‘s customers’ Scope 3 emissions, thereby supporting their sustainability goals while maintaining the same product quality.
- Achieved final investment decision to build the world’s first net-zero Scope 1 and 2 emissions integrated ethylene cracker and derivatives site in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada.
- Achieved the start-up of a new methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI) distillation and pre-polymers facility at our manufacturing site in Freeport, Texas. The new MDI facility, which replaces our North America capacity in La Porte, Texas, will reduce GHG emissions by more than 45% while expanding supply an additional 30% to support downstream polyurethane growth in automotive, construction, consumer and industrial markets.
- Work with value chain to track Scope 3 emissions and identify reduction opportunities.
- Achieved an “A” Supplier Engagement Rating for 3rd straight year by CDP.
- CDP Climate Change Rating: A-.2022
- Dow's team developed and approved Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions reduction plans for its 25 highest emitting sites.
- Received the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS recognition at nine of Dow's largest global manufacturing facilities.
- Dow grew its participation in the CDP Supply Chain program by inviting suppliers representing more than 80% of its upstream emissions to disclose their emissions directly to Dow.2021
- Dow introduced the world’s first global Carbon-Neutral Silicones for Building Façades program, which features verified carbon-neutral DOWSIL™ Brand Silicones to help reduce embodied carbon in high-performance building façades.
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