Month: February 2024

MIDLAND, Mich., February 9, 2024 /3BL/ – Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced 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.

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ryschikorra@dow.com

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SOURCE The Dow Chemical Company

Picture this: 12 students ages 11 to 14 are given an assignment. In less than 24 hours, fly to New York City and present a unique idea to the product experts at one of the world’s leading personal care and home fragrance brands. That’s what happened earlier this week when Bath & Body Works partnered with the Ron Clark Academy’s Amazing Shake.

The Ron Clark Academy’s Amazing Shake is an exciting and dynamic competition that rallies leaders and role models together to teach students about professional skills for success. Elementary and middle school students learn and develop professional qualities — from the mechanics of a proper handshake to how to “work the room”— so they can present themselves effectively for opportunities today and in the future. The Ron Clark Academy is a non-profit middle school in Atlanta, Georgia that is internationally recognized for its success in creating a loving, dynamic learning environment that promotes academic excellence and fosters leadership. The competition began in 2011 and today competitions are held across the country with the winners of the event competing in the Global Amazing Shake in March.

Bath & Body Works invited the Amazing Shake students to their NYC offices and challenged them to pitch product ideas which would bring something new and refreshing to the brand. The idea needed to capture the interest and excitement of potential customers while taking into account market data and profitability.

One by one, students entered a large conference room on their own and stood in front of a panel of Bath & Body Works fragrance and product experts. Armed with a slide deck, they had just three minutes to sell their idea. Then, they were subject to a lightning round of questions from the Bath & Body Works judges.

After 12 impressive presentations, the Bath & Body Works team chose Ron Clark Academy student Adrienne Prater as the challenge’s winner. Under wraps for now, Prater’s idea was one-of-a-kind, innovative and something never before offered in Bath & Body Works’ extensive fragrance-first portfolio.

“We were proud to partner with the Ron Clark Academy on the Amazing Shake,” says Bath & Body Works Chief Diversity Officer Kelie Charles. “We’re committed to inspiring the next generation and demonstrating everything that’s possible in fragrance. Each student presentation was so inspiring, and the entire team was truly impressed with the creativity, extensive research and presentation skills of these students. Who knows, there may be a collaboration in the future.”

Congrats to all the students who brought their talents to the Bath & Body Works team. We can’t wait to see what they accomplish next.