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Dow to Invest in New, Michigan-based Innovation Center, Supporting New R&D Jobs Aligned to U.S. Economic Growth
The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) announced today that it will invest in a new, state-of-the-art innovation center in Midland, Michigan. The innovation center will support approximately 200 research and development jobs in Michigan, including 100 newly created jobs while repatriating 100 jobs from other Dow facilities throughout the globe to Midland. Read More
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Dow Named to Forbes Inaugural “Just 100” List as One of America’s Best Corporate Citizens
The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) has been named to Forbes’ inaugural “JUST 100: America’s Best Corporate Citizens in 2016” list – recognizing the Company’s strategic vision and actions to deliver long-term value to society as a whole while earning the right to operate. Read More
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Dow’s Energy Efficiency Innovations Support Advancement of Green Technology Development in China
Multiple technologies from The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) have been recommended for use in projects supported by the U.S.-China Building Efficiency and Green Development Fund. Read More
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Dow Wins Seven Prestigious 2016 R&D 100 Awards from R&D Magazine
The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) received seven prestigious R&D 100 Awards from R&D Magazine for revolutionary technologies recently introduced to the market. Read More
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Dow Joins Smart Cities Council to Help Global Cities Become More Sustainable
The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) announced today that it will join the Smart Cities Council, an alliance of companies collaborating to deliver frameworks and solutions for smarter cities. Read More
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Dow Chairman and CEO Liveris Honored by Appeal of Conscience Foundation
Andrew N. Liveris, chairman and chief executive officer of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), received the 2016 Appeal of Conscience Award from the Appeal of Conscience Foundation Monday evening at the Foundation’s awards dinner in New York. Read More
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Dow commits $2.8 million toward collaborative efforts to reduce marine debris
The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) announced today that it has committed to spend $2.8 million over the next two years to drive solutions that address global marine debris and litter. Read More
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Dow Works with Government, NGOs and Academic Partners to Meet Sustainability Challenges in the Philippines
Forty employees from The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), representing 25 sites in 16 different countries departed for Cebu, Philippines on September 3 to join NGOs, social entrepreneurs, universities and government agencies to address pressing local challenges. Read More
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Dow Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the 16th Year
Today, The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) was once again recognized as a sustainability leader in the chemical industry by the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) – marking the 16th time Dow has been named to the prestigious global benchmark. Read More
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Three Innovative Dow Technologies Short-listed for 2016 IChemE Global Awards
Two innovative products and one project of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) are finalists in the 2016 Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) Global Awards. Read More
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Dow, CH2M and Smithsonian Partner to Empower STEM Educators
The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) and CH2M are partnering with the Smithsonian Science Education Center to empower 34 teachers from five states to participate in the 2016 Dow-CH2M Smithsonian Teacher Scholar Program. Read More
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Dow Highlights Progress in Addressing Global Challenges in 2015 Sustainability Report
Report concludes strong results over the ten years of Dow’s second decade of sustainability goals Read More
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Dow is First Company to Receive Trading License in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) recently became the first company to receive a trading license from the Government of Saudi Arabia, allowing 100 percent ownership in the country’s trading sector, expanding Dow’s long history of partnership and investment in the Kingdom. Read More
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Dow Receives Its 10th Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award
Dow AgroSciences, a wholly owned subsidiary of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) is the recipient of a Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its Instinct® nitrogen stabilizer. Read More
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Dow Completes Strategic Ownership Restructuring of Dow Corning Corporation
The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) today announced the successful completion of the transaction to restructure the ownership of Dow Corning. Read More
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Dow Joins Ellen MacArthur Foundation Circular Economy 100
The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW) is the latest global company to join the Circular Economy 100 (CE100), the Ellen MacArthur Foundation’s pre-competitive innovation program. Read More
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Dow Increases Clean Energy Targets Aligned to 2025 Goals
Today, The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) advances its vision to accelerate the development of cost-effective clean energy alternatives and reduce carbon emissions by increasing its clean energy target from 400 MW to 750 MW by 2025. Read More
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Dow Announces Post-Close Leadership of Dow Corning Corporation
The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) and Dow Corning Corporation today announced that Robert D. (Bob) Hansen, chairman, chief executive officer and president, has announced his intention to retire from Dow Corning Corporation upon the completion of Dow’s ownership restructure transaction with Corning, Inc., which is expected to close in the second quarter of 2016. Read More
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Dow’s Peter Trefonas, Ph.D., to Receive Prestigious Perkin Medal
The Society of Chemical Industry (SCI), America Group, announced today that Peter Trefonas, Ph.D., corporate fellow in Electronic Materials at The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), has won the 2016 SCI Perkin Medal. Read More
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Dow open to collaborative approaches to meet global sustainability challenges
The chemical industry is facing several challenges in the volatile and globalised world in which it presently operates, and arguably nothing is as vital as ensuring a sustainable future for itself. Read More
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Chemical Industry Can Be A Driver Of Sustainable Change
According to Neil Hawkins, Chief Sustainability Officer, Dow, the need for global sustainability represents an opportunity for the chemical industry. Read More
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Redefining the Role of Business to Achieve UN Sustainable Development Goals
This month, as the UN launches its new Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we must look to the private sector for leadership in achieving them. Read More
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2014 Sustainability Highlights
2014 marked best-ever performance on many of Dow’s 2015 Sustainability Goals. Explore this infographic to learn more about the great sustainability strides made by Dow in 2014. Read More
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Dow Reports First Quarter Results 2016
On April 28, 2016, Dow reported its First Quarter earnings. Dow Delivers 14th Consecutive Quarter of Year-Over-Year Operating EPS, EBITDA and EBITDA Margin Expansion. Read More
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With 100 Days to Rio 2016, Dow Solutions Are Helping Brazil Deliver A Successful Olympic Games and A Sustainable Legacy
As the countdown clock marks 100 days to the Opening Ceremony of the first Olympic Games in South America, The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE:DOW), the Official Chemistry Company of the Olympic Games and Official Carbon Partner of Rio 2016 is helping Rio de Janeiro to deliver an unforgettable event. Read More
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Dow and Russell Collaborate on Wearable Technology Featuring Intellifresh™-Powered Apparel
The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) and Russell Brands, LLC are announcing a collaboration to provide advanced odor and freshness protection to apparel performance products using Dow’s patented SILVADUR™ technology. Products treated with this technology will feature the Intellifresh™ brand Read More
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Dow Honored at 2016 Edison Awards
Dow Building and Construction, a business group of The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW), was honored at the 2016 Edison Awards in the Energy and Sustainability category with a gold for their LIQUIDARMOR™ CM Flashing and Sealant. Read More
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Three Dow Researchers Named Fellows of the Society of Plastics Engineers
The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) announced today that researchers Bharat Chaudhary, Ph.D., Stéphane Costeux, Ph.D. and Mridula (Babli) Kapur, Ph.D. have been elected as fellows of the Society of Plastics Engineers (SPE). Read More
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Creating Safer, More Sustainable Communities
Making sure that communities where we operate are safe is an integral part of our sustainability goals. Read More
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Dow and Heritage Conservancy Collaborate to Preserve Croydon Woods in Bucks County
Heritage Conservancy and The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) are collaborating to preserve Croydon Woods, located between Bristol and Croydon, Pennsylvania. As part of this collaboration, Heritage Conservancy acquires the 80-acre parcel of the land from Rohm and Haas Company, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dow, which was transferred for preservation purposes and will remain green space in perpetuity. Croydon Woods is one of the last remaining wooded wetland forests in the region and the transfer also received support from Bucks County and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Read More
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Dow Solutions Sustainable Santa
This year, Dow launched its 2025 Sustainability Goals, which aim to help lead the transition to a more sustainable planet and society. In the spirit of the Goals and the holidays, we took on one of the most festive sustainability challenges of all: Santa Claus. Here, we show how Dow products and solutions could help make his suit, workshop, sleigh and snacks better for people and the planet. Read More
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Our Human Element Heroes
Dow scientist-heroes like Dave Bank help solve complex challenges, enhance Dow’s reputation, and fuel our growth. Read More
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Science of Soap: 'Clean Tech' Innovation Prevents Infection, Saves Lives
Washing hands with soap is a proven way to prevent the spread of life-threatening diseases, especially among children. Read More
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Sustainability External Advisory Council (SEAC)
SEAC is a group of outside experts who provide Dow with a unique perspective on sustainability issues. Read More
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Sustainability- At The Core of All We Do
Our approach to “Sustainable Chemistry” minimizes our footrprint every step of the way, but also provides value to customers. Read More
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Revolutionary Program to Convert Previously Non-Recycled Plastics into Energy Launches in the Omaha Area
Hefty Energy Bag - a unique program designed to convert previously non-recycled plastics into energy, recently launched in the Omaha area. Plastics collected through the program will be sorted at a local recycling facility and converted into energy used in cement production. Read More
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Dow collaborates with universities, organizations and institutions around the world in the pursuit of innovative new products, technologies, and sustainable solutions. Learn more >
ACADEMIC
Dow nurtures productive partnerships with key universities around the world.
INDUSTRY
Dow plays an important role in many chemical trade associations and professional organizations.
GOVERNMENT
Working with government agencies around the world to advance the role of science in society.
NGO
Dow supports several NGOs in its advance of sustainable solutions to global challenges.
ADVISORY COUNCIL
Provides outside perspectives on sustainability issues facing the company.