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.
DitchCarbon Score
How does Dow's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.
Industry Average
Mean score of companies in the Chemicals industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Industry Benchmark
Dow's score of 45 is higher than 99% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Dow's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Dow reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 26,480,000,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions at about 3,200,000,000 kg CO2e. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 net emissions by 5,000,000 tonnes CO2e, or 15%, by 2030 compared to 2020 levels. Furthermore, Dow has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality across all scopes (1, 2, and 3) by 2050, which includes product benefits. Historically, Dow's emissions have varied, with notable figures from previous years including approximately 33,970,000,000 kg CO2e in 2021 and 34,560,000,000 kg CO2e in 2020. The company has been actively working on reducing its greenhouse gas emissions intensity, with a reported intensity of about 540 kg CO2e per unit of revenue in 2021. Dow's commitment to sustainability is reflected in its comprehensive approach to emissions reduction, focusing on both immediate and long-term targets to mitigate its environmental impact.
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| 2013 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 27,700 | 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 | 7,600 | 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 | 100,600 | 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
Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.
Dow is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
