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Plastic production
US
updated 7 days ago

The Dow Chemical Company

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The Dow Chemical Company, commonly referred to as Dow, is a leading global player in the chemical industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1897, Dow has established itself as a pioneer in materials science, focusing on innovative solutions across various sectors, including agriculture, automotive, and construction. With major operational regions spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, Dow offers a diverse portfolio of core products and services, such as advanced polymers, specialty chemicals, and agricultural solutions. These offerings are distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and performance, positioning Dow as a trusted partner in addressing global challenges. Recognised for its market leadership, Dow has achieved numerous milestones, including significant advancements in sustainable practices and product innovation, solidifying its reputation as a key contributor to the chemical industry.

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63

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Plastic production 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.

11

Industry Benchmark

The Dow Chemical Company's score of 63 is higher than 91% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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The Dow Chemical Company's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, The Dow Chemical Company reported total carbon emissions of approximately 26.63 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 1, 3.11 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 2 (market-based), and about 77.23 million tonnes CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The combined total for Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions was approximately 29.74 million tonnes CO2e. In 2023, Dow's emissions were slightly higher, with Scope 1 emissions at about 26.77 million tonnes CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 3.20 million tonnes CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at around 73.60 million tonnes CO2e. The total for Scope 1 and 2 was approximately 29.97 million tonnes CO2e. Dow has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its net annual carbon emissions by 5 million metric tonnes (approximately 15%) by 2030, using 2020 as a baseline. This target encompasses all scopes of emissions. Additionally, the company plans to source 750 MW of its power demand from renewable sources by 2025, which will impact both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The emissions data is cascaded from The Dow Chemical Company, which is a current subsidiary of Dow Inc. This relationship ensures that Dow's climate initiatives and performance are aligned with its parent company's sustainability goals.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Dow Chemical Company's primary industry is Plastics, basic, which is very high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for The Dow Chemical Company is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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The Dow Chemical Company 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
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