- 5th consecutive year recognized for management of
inclusion, diversity and equity
- Dow also earned a spot on six specialty lists
MIDLAND,
Mich., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow (NYSE:
DOW) advanced to 15th place on the 2022 DiversityInc Top
50 Companies for Diversity list, which was announced yesterday at
DiversityInc's celebratory event in New
York City. Dow's placement on the list for the fifth
consecutive year showcases the Company's continued commitment and
progress in advancing inclusion, diversity and equity across the
organization.
"Team Dow delivered a record-breaking year of financial
performance for our Company, fueled by our commitment to advance
inclusion, diversity and equity for all," said Jim Fitterling, Dow chairman and chief executive
officer. "This is further evidence for what we already knew – our
business succeeds when our employees thrive. Dow's placement on the
DiversityInc Top 50 Companies for Diversity list is a recognition
of our progress, because it allows us to be measured among the best
and motivates us to continue to achieve progress and results."
In 2021, Dow refreshed the Company's Inclusion, Diversity and
Equity Strategy – ALL IN 2025 –which focuses on leading with
inclusion, elevating diversity, and embedding equity into
practices, policies and processes. Through deliberate focus and
intentional actions, Dow delivered meaningful results and visible
progress.
"Last year, we again faced many challenges, but with Team Dow's
perseverance and commitment to our core values and strategic
priorities, we kept moving forward," said Karen S. Carter, chief human resources officer
and chief inclusion officer. "We are honored and humbled to be
recognized by DiversityInc for our intentional efforts to build an
inclusive culture, advance diversity in our workforce and ensure
equity for all."
Dow was also included on six of DiversityInc's Specialty Lists:
Top Companies for Executive Diversity Councils, Top Companies for
People with Disabilities, Top Companies for Black Executives, Top
Companies for Latino Executives, Top Companies for Employee
Resource Groups (ERGs) and Top Companies for Environmental, Social
and Governance (ESG).
Issued annually since 2001, the DiversityInc Top 50 Companies
for Diversity list recognizes companies with at least 750 employees
in the United States for their
management of diversity, inclusion and equity. The list is based on
data from a survey with more than 200 questions, which tracks human
capital outcomes and connects them with best practices utilized to
attract, retain, develop and promote the advancement of
underrepresented groups in the workplace. The survey also tracks
organizations' diversity spend and practices related to supplier
diversity and philanthropy as a reflection of a company's broader
commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Visit DiversityInc's website to view the entire Top 50
Companies for Diversity list and follow the conversation on social
media using the hashtag, #DITop50.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global
breadth; asset integration and scale; focused innovation and
materials science expertise; leading business positions; and
environmental, social and governance (ESG) leadership to achieve
profitable growth and deliver a sustainable future. The Company's
ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric,
inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world.
Dow's portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and
silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated,
science-based products and solutions for its customers in
high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure,
mobility and consumer applications. Dow operates
104 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs
approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of
approximately $55 billion in 2021. References to Dow or
the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more
information, please visit www.dow.com or follow
@DowNewsroom on Twitter.
For further information, please contact:
Kyle Bandlow
+1 989 638 2417
kbandlow@dow.com
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