The Dow Chemical Company

The Dow Chemical Company's reported carbon emissions

The Dow Chemical Company, a global leader in the plastics and basic chemicals industry, reported a total of approximately 93.1 billion kg CO2e for 2024. This encompasses Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. For the same year, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 26.6 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions, using the market-based approach, were around 3.1 billion kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2024 were approximately 63.4 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services representing the largest component at about 40 billion kg CO2e. In 2023, Dow Chemical's total emissions were approximately 93.3 billion kg CO2e. Scope 1 emissions for that year were about 26.8 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were approximately 3.2 billion kg CO2e (market-based). The company's Scope 3 emissions in 2023 totalled approximately 63.3 billion kg CO2e. Dow Chemical has established significant climate commitments. By 2030, the company aims to reduce its net annual carbon emissions by approximately 5 million metric tons, representing a 15% reduction against a 2019 baseline. This target applies to Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Looking further ahead, Dow aspires to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, encompassing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, along with product benefits. As part of its near-term strategy, Dow committed to obtaining 750 MW of its power demand from renewable sources by 2025. The company's emission data is reported as the ultimate parent organisation, The Dow Chemical Company.