Purpose in Action

Fueled by the passion of Team Dow, our ambition inspires best-in-class performance and contributes to long-term value creation for our customers, shareholders and society.

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Driven by our ambition

Explore all the ways we are working to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world.

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How Dow is making an impact

We are committed to accelerating positive social change and creating a sustainable future where our communities can thrive, everyone has equitable access to STEM and skilled trades careers, and our employees are empowered through volunteerism.

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Climate Protection

Dow is taking a holistic approach to climate protection, considering both mitigation and adaptation. Explore the progress we’ve been making.

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Circular Economy

We are investing in innovative technologies, partnerships, business models and infrastructure to discover and scale circular solutions that extend the useful life of materials and the resources that go into making them.

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Safer Materials

We are innovating materials for the future, leading candid conversations on product safety, and are committed to the advancement of open and transparent chemistry with our partners, customers and the public.

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Inclusion, Diversity and Equity

We are leading with inclusion, elevating our focus on diversity and embedding equity into our practices, policies and processes—so everyone has the opportunity to grow and thrive.

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Global Citizenship

We are committed to accelerating positive social change and creating a sustainable future where our communities can thrive, everyone has equitable access to STEM and skilled trades careers, and our employees are empowered through volunteerism.

Driving accountability and best-in-class performance

Our approach to corporate governance is centered on our core values. This helps us create and maintain a culture that supports long-term success, strengthens decision-making and builds trust in our company.

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Advancing our sustainability commitments

Our sustainability targets

Dow has set ambitious targets focused on closely linked issues: reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting healthy ecosystems, and eliminating plastic waste.

Our 2025 Sustainability Goals

Our sustainability journey continues to progress as we get closer to reaching our ambitious 2025 Sustainability Goals. Through our blueprint approach, we can realize a stronger future together.