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The Dow Chemical Company

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.

DitchCarbon Score

How does The Dow Chemical Company'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.

17

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.

16

Industry Benchmark

The Dow Chemical Company's score of 17 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

The Dow Chemical Company, headquartered in the US, currently does not provide specific carbon emissions data for the most recent year, as no figures are available. However, the company is actively engaged in climate commitments aimed at reducing its carbon footprint. While specific reduction targets or initiatives are not detailed, Dow is known for its efforts in sustainability and has been involved in various industry-wide climate pledges. The absence of concrete emissions data highlights the need for transparency in corporate climate strategies. As the company continues to navigate the challenges of climate change, its future commitments will be crucial in addressing carbon emissions across all scopes.

Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. The Dow Chemical Company's primary industry is Plastics, basic, which is 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

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.

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
Reduction Actions

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