We inspire, empower and equip employees to make a positive impact in their communities through their time, talent and expertise. Employee engagement and volunteerism are critical levers for impact across our strategic pillars that help advance our ambition.
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Employee engagement and volunteerism
Empowering our global workforce
75%
of Team Dow volunteered at least once in the past year.
Benefits of volunteering include:
- Understanding of the community’s needs
- Sense of purpose
- Sense of work group belonging
- Pride in Dow
- Overall job satisfaction
- Professional skills
- Relationship with customers and/or suppliers
Recognized among peers
Great Place To Work® and Fortune names Dow one of the World's Best Workplaces™ in 2023
Dow recognized as one of the 50 most community-minded companies in the U.S.
Dow advances to #3 on Fair360's 2024 Top 50 Companies List
Engaging Dow teams
Supporting equity and inclusion on MLK Day
As part of Dow ACTs, we encourage Team Dow to transform the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday into a day “on” by reflecting on events that have shaped our history and giving back to others.
Paid time off to promote employee volunteering
A few years ago we launched our global Volunteer and Employee Resource Group (ERG) Participation Policy, giving our team paid time off to serve community organizations and engage in ERG activities.
#PullingOurWeight to address waste in the environment
This global program engages Team Dow, business partners and communities in cleanup efforts and education. Some 9,000 Dow employees, family, customers and others participated worldwide in 2023.
More ways we create social impact
Grants and Investments
We help accelerate positive change through grants and gift-in-kind donations, collaborations with non-profits and other partners, and supporting our team through volunteer and community efforts.
Looking for a grant?
Dow offers all kinds of grants to help support long-term social, economic and environmental health in Dow communities. If you would like to learn more, we’d be happy to inform you.