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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.

45

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.

14

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.

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Dow's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Dow reported significant carbon emissions, with Scope 1 emissions totalling approximately 26,480,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at about 3,200,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions reaching approximately 79,640,000,000 kg CO2e. This data highlights the company's substantial carbon footprint across all scopes. Dow has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and 2 net emissions by 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e, or 15%, by 2030 compared to 2020 levels. Furthermore, the company has pledged to achieve carbon neutrality across all scopes by 2050, which includes Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, along with product benefits. These initiatives reflect Dow's commitment to addressing climate change and reducing its overall greenhouse gas emissions, aligning with industry standards for sustainability and environmental responsibility.

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Scope 1
27,700
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Scope 2
7,600
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0,000,000,000
Scope 3
100,600
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Dow's primary industry is Chemicals nec, which is medium in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

Very low
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Very high
The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. Dow is headquartered in US, which has a rank of low, indicating low grid carbon intensity.

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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact

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