Dow
Dow Inc., commonly referred to as Dow, is a leading global materials science company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1897, Dow has established itself as a key player in the chemical industry, with significant operations across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. The company focuses on innovative solutions in sectors such as packaging, infrastructure, and consumer care. Dow's core products include advanced materials, specialty chemicals, and agricultural sciences, all designed to enhance performance and sustainability. Notable achievements include its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and advancing circular economy initiatives. With a strong market position, Dow continues to drive innovation and deliver unique value to its customers, solidifying its reputation as a trusted partner in the materials science landscape.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Dow's score of 59 is higher than 78% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Dow's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Dow reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26,480,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 3,200,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 79,640,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. The combined emissions for Scope 1 and 2 amounted to about 29,680,000,000 kg CO2e. This data reflects Dow's commitment to transparency in its climate impact, with emissions disclosed across all three scopes. Dow has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality by 2050 across all scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3, including product benefits). In the near term, the company plans to reduce its net annual carbon emissions by 5,000,000 metric tons (approximately 15% reduction) compared to its 2020 baseline by 2030. This target encompasses both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, with a roadmap to reduce over 90% of these emissions by 2050 while supporting business growth. Additionally, Dow's Fort Saskatchewan Path to Zero project aims to decarbonise its global ethylene footprint by 20% by 2030. These initiatives demonstrate Dow's proactive approach to addressing climate change and its commitment to sustainable practices within the chemical industry.
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| 2005 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 31,600,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 11,100,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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Dow is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
