MIDLAND, Mich. - March 23, 2020 - Dow (NYSE: DOW) today announced a commitment of $3 million to help fund COVID-19 relief efforts with donations going towards global relief organizations, as well as non-profits in communities where Dow operates. In addition, the Company announced it has begun producing hand sanitizer at its manufacturing site in Stade, Germany, and is repurposing an existing facility to produce hand sanitizer in the U.S., as well.
Relief efforts include:
These donations will help distribute essential supplies, such as personal protective equipment to frontline health workers, and they will help protect the health and lives of people affected by poverty or emergency situations by mobilizing and providing essential medical resources.
“Safety is our top priority at Dow. With the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19 impacting our world, we are committed to helping protect the health and safety of our employees and communities, while deploying our business solutions where they are needed most,” said Jim Fitterling, Dow CEO. “We appreciate this crisis places extreme stress on nonprofits, social services, small business and health care sectors, and we are working to provide fast, flexible funding, as well as adjusting our manufacturing processes where we are able to help address those needs.”
“The Dow Company Foundation harnesses the power of Team Dow and directs our time, talent and resources to address the world’s most pressing challenges,” said Howard Ungerleider, Dow President and CFO and chair of the Dow Company Foundation. “Through this initial commitment, we are sending immediate financial support to organizations directly addressing the COVID-19 crisis and working to protect the resiliency of our communities.”
Dow will continue to monitor emerging local and global needs as the COVID-19 situation evolves, in order to effectively leverage Dow innovation, people and resources.
Hear more from Dow CEO Jim Fitterling on Dow’s response to COVID-19 here.
A big recognition of Dow's continued efforts in Vietnam for economic growth & sustainable community.
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MIDLAND, Mich. – Dec. 4, 2019 – Dow and WE are proud to team up and take the third-annual WE Are Innovators Campaign across the U.S. and expand across the globe.
Hanoi, 17th November 2019 - The stake holders of the Hanoi Waste to Energy pilot project held a ground breaking ceremony on Sunday, November 17, 2019 at Xuan Son Landfill in Son Tay and Ba Vi District to mark the effective starting of the site work.
Hanoi, Vietnam - October 30th, 2019 - Dow Vietnam received the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Recognition Award from the American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi (AmCham) for its corporate sustainability initiatives in Vietnam, marking the fifth consecutive year that Dow has been named in the winner list. This prestigious award is a recognition of a reputable organization for Dow's best practice programs in Vietnam to help the local community address the challenges, promote sustainable development and protect the environment.
The project pilots a circular economy solution to turn post-consumer recycled plastics into new, valuable resources
Mark your calendars - the annual Global Compact Network Singapore Summit is back! Themed "Reimagining Business for Resilience" this year, the GCNS Summit will explore global trends in #sustainability and what it means to be progressive, forward thinking businesses and individuals.
Today, Dow (NYSE: DOW) was named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) by S&P Dow Jones Indices and RobecoSAM, the investment specialist focused exclusively on Sustainability Investing. This is the 20th year Dow has achieved this prestigious ranking as one of the top companies in the global chemical industry in terms of sustainability performance.
In 2019, VCCI was again assigned by the National Council on Sustainable Development and Competitiveness Enhancement to open the National Conference on Sustainable Development 2019 together with the World Bank and other partners.
Dow recognized for its efforts to reduce plastic waste while improving roads
Midland, Mich. – June 17, 2019 – Dow (NYSE: DOW) today released its 2018 Sustainability Report, which shares its progress against its 2025 Sustainability Goals and demonstrates its commitment to collaborate with value chain partners and other stakeholders to find more sustainable ways to do business. In 2018, the Company generated substantial business value from its pioneering efforts to incorporate natural capital and ecosystem services into its decision-making. It also developed and invested in a series of new global initiatives to keep plastic waste out of the environment.
