MIDLAND,
Mich., Dec. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/
-- Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced today that it has been
named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI) by
S&P Dow Jones Indices, the world's leading index provider
focused on providing essential sustainability intelligence. This is
the 23rd year Dow has achieved this prestigious ranking
as one of the top companies in the global chemical industry in
terms of sustainability performance.
"It is an honor to once again be recognized among this respected
corporate sustainability benchmark, which continues to raise the
bar in performance and disclosure transparency expectations," said
Andre Argenton, chief sustainability
officer and vice president of Environment, Health, Safety and
Sustainability for Dow. "Our ambition to become the most
innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials
science company in the world propels us to continue advancing a
sustainable future for the world as we deliver value growth to all
our stakeholders."
Dow also remains listed on the DJSI North America Index for the
18th consecutive year. Listing on these indices is based
on company sustainability performance in a broad range of
cross-sectoral and industry-specific topics across governance and
economic, environmental and social dimensions. These scores reflect
the Company's continued focus on its ambition in action,
performance, accountability and transparency.
The Dow Jones Sustainability Index and the DJSI World Index were
launched in 1999 as the pioneering series of global sustainability
benchmarks available in the market. The index family is comprised
of global, regional and country benchmarks.
For information about Dow's sustainability and ambition
progress, see our INtersections Progress Report.
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 leadership to achieve
profitable growth and help 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
manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs approximately
37,800 people. Dow delivered sales of approximately
$57 billion in 2022. 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:
Rachelle Schikorra
989-638-4090
ryschikorra@dow.com
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