Month: June 2023

MIDLAND, Mich., June 8, 2023 /3BL Media/ – For the third consecutive year, Dow (NYSE: DOW) has been named a 2023 honoree and the Materials Sector leader of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization committed to inspiring, equipping, and engaging people to take action to change their communities and the world.

“Becoming the world’s most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company means playing an active role in our communities,” said Rebecca Bentley, Dow’s vice president of Public Affairs and Dow Company Foundation director. “We are a more competitive Company when our communities are strong and resilient, and we partner with organizations who share our values and focus on creating a more sustainable future.”

The dimensions of The Civic 50 align with Dow’s Environmental, Social and Governance focus, showcasing and recognizing the value that community investment and engagement creates for all stakeholders. Dow’s citizenship strategy focuses on signature engagement and investment. Some examples include:

The ALL IN ERG Fund harnesses the passion and perspective of our 10 ERGs to collaborate with community organizations tackling the greatest ID&E needs.The Business Impact Fund brings together nonprofit organizations, employees, Dow customers and partners to tackle many of society’s most significant sustainability challenges.The FIRST partnership serves a global robotics community that prepares young people for the future through interactive STEM education.#PullingOurWeight is a global waste cleanup campaign that includes education about responsible waste management.

A global Volunteer and Employee Resource Group Participation Policy fuels the Company’s emphasis on service and provides 12 hours of paid time off annually for eligible employees to participate in volunteer and ERG programs during scheduled work hours.

“We use our materials science expertise to create solutions that spark positive change for the places we do business and our global community as a whole,” said Bob Plishka, global director of Strategic Corporate Partnerships and Dow Company Foundation president. “Team Dow is at the center of our citizenship work, and it matters. In addition to the social impact, there is a strong link between Dow employees who volunteer and those who report a positive employee experience and strong engagement at work.”

Now in its eleventh year, The Civic 50 is a national standard for corporate citizenship and showcases how leading companies are moving social impact, civic engagement and community to the core of their business. Honorees are companies with annual U.S. revenues of at least $1 billion and are selected based on four dimensions of their corporate citizenship and social impact programs: investment of resources and volunteerism; integration across business functions; institutionalization through policies and systems; and impact measurement.

“Companies play a critical role in creating thriving, participatory communities,” said Diane Quest, interim president and CEO, Points of Light. “Companies like Dow set a model for others, showing how to best use employee talent, business assets and integration to create meaningful impact, and we’re thrilled to uplift and celebrate their work as an honoree of The Civic 50 2023.”

About Points of Light

Points of Light is a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through 145 affiliates across 39 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 3.7 million people in 16.7 million hours of service each year. We bring the power of people to bear where it’s needed most. For more information, visit pointsoflight.org.

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:

Jess MacDonald
780-998-8426
jmacdonald1@dow.com

Mary Fournier
989-636-7475
mkfournier@dow.com

June 8, 2023 /3BL Media/ – Today, Synapse Energy Economics issued findings from a new report independently produced for Evergreen Collaborative and Ceres exploring the economic benefits of Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Modeling in the report shows that Pennsylvania stands to reap billions of dollars in benefits thanks to reduced consumer energy costs and leveraging federal funds through participation in RGGI. The modeling results directly refute recent claims that RGGI will negatively impact consumer costs and identifies hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding that would be lost if state policymakers decide to withdraw from the compact. 

RGGI is a cap-and-invest system for the region’s power sector and supports efforts to help residents, companies, and communities to invest in clean energy, energy efficiency, and other efforts to reduce pollution. The Synapse report finds that Pennsylvania’s participation in RGGI will result in:

An estimated $1.5 billion reduction in energy costs for Pennsylvania’s residents, businesses and industrial sector.A net decrease of $24 annually for the average household in utility bills.$930 million of additional federal funding coming to Pennsylvania through IRA tax credits for solar, wind and storage projects.

Additionally, RGGI will help Pennsylvania meet Gov. Josh Shapiro’s goal of achieving 30 percent renewable electricity by 2030 and net-zero emissions in the state by 2050. 

Read the full policy report here.

“This report makes one thing crystal clear: Pennsylvania’s participation in RGGI will keep money in Pennsylvanians’ pockets and bring a tidal wave of federal funding into the state,” said Justin Balik, Evergreen Collaborative state program director. “Pennsylvania communities deserve affordable energy, clean air to breathe, and the jobs and economic benefits of investing in our clean energy future. The federal funding is there—and it’s vital the Commonwealth doesn’t leave any money on the table.”

“Pennsylvania has been an energy and business powerhouse for the U.S. for generations. RGGI gives the Commonwealth an opportunity to play that role long into the future,” said Alli Gold Roberts, Ceres senior director of state policy. “Companies and investors support RGGI because they know market-based programs can bring major benefits to residents, businesses, and industry while reducing emissions. From cleaner air to federal funding to reduced utility costs, this study proves that Pennsylvania has so much to gain from the program.”

“This new analysis indicates that the rate impacts from Pennsylvania’s participation in RGGI are minimal relative to the fossil-fuel driven price volatility that is already raising household energy bills in the Commonwealth—a full nine percent increase from 2021 to 2022,” said Jason Frost, Synapse Energy Economics senior associate. “Through investing RGGI funds in equitable clean energy investments, Pennsylvania can meet Gov. Shapiro’s climate goals and save consumers money—all while bringing in significant additional federal investment and maintaining economic competitiveness by deploying low-cost clean energy.”

The report comes as Gov. Shapiro’s stakeholder working group considers the impacts of RGGI on electric ratepayers and prepares recommendations to the Governor regarding RGGI and other energy policies. Pennsylvania currently exports the most electricity of any state in the country—and is responsible for the third-highest power sector emissions. Withdrawing from RGGI would not only prevent the state from cutting these emissions and reaching the goals set by Gov. Shapiro but would also forgo federal funding that would directly benefit Pennsylvania’s economy and communities. 

By fully participating in RGGI, the Commonwealth has the opportunity to foster an equitable clean energy economy with millions of federal funding, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and maintain economic competitiveness across the region. 

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Evergreen Collaborative is leading the fight to put climate action at the top of America’s agenda. Since our founding in 2020, Evergreen has successfully influenced the national climate policy landscape by pairing bold policy products with campaign-style communications and advocacy tactics. We marry movement partnerships with direct engagement with decision-makers to deliver the greatest possible impact as fast as possible. Learn more at evergreenaction.com. 

Ceres is a nonprofit organization working with the most influential capital market leaders to solve the world’s greatest sustainability challenges. Through our powerful networks and global collaborations of investors, companies and nonprofits, we drive action and inspire equitable market-based and policy solutions throughout the economy to build a just and sustainable future. For more information, visit ceres.org and follow @CeresNews. 

Synapse Energy Economics, Inc. is a research and consulting firm specializing in energy, economic, and environmental topics. Since its inception in 1996, Synapse has grown to become a leader in providing rigorous analysis of the electric power sector for public interest and governmental clients. Synapse’s staff includes experts on a variety of energy and environmental economics, including resource planning, electricity dispatch and economic modeling, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and sustainable transportation.

Media Contact: Helen Booth-Tobin, booth-tobin@ceres.org, 617-247-0700 ext. 214