Dow Sustainability Profile
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 75 is higher than 85% 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 2024, Dow reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26,630,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 3,110,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 77,230,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and 2 emissions was about 29,740,000,000 kg CO2e. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 26,770,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions remained relatively stable. Dow has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for carbon neutrality across all scopes (Scope 1, 2, and 3) by 2050. Additionally, the company plans to reduce its net annual carbon emissions by 5 million metric tons (approximately 15% reduction) by 2030, using 2020 as a baseline. 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. Dow's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, and all figures are reported directly from Dow Inc. The company is actively working towards its climate goals, with initiatives such as the Fort Saskatchewan Path to Zero project, which aims to decarbonise its global ethylene footprint by 20% by 2030.
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| 2005 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Dow's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown
Dow's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 5% last year and increased by approximately 8% since 2016, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 72% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 52% of Scope 3 emissions.
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Dow's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Dow has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
