Published 06-03-11
Submitted by OLD - Dow Chemical Company
The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: Dow) joins thousands of people across the globe in recognizing World Environment Day on June 5, a day that drives awareness of the environment, and recognizes the importance of collaboration between businesses, government, non-governmental organizations and academia to drive sustainable development worldwide. Established by the United Nations in 1972, World Environment Day addresses a different issue that affects the environment each year. This year's theme is Forests: Nature at your Service, intended to underscore the important role forests play in sustaining life, controlling climate change and contributing to economic growth around the world.
"Dow supports World Environment Day and the United Nations' effort to create awareness around global environmental issues, including forest preservation," said Neil Hawkins, Dow's vice president of Sustainability and EH&S. "We are committed to fostering biodiversity by creating meaningful partnerships that advance sustainable development and environmentally-aware communities."
Partners for Change
Ecosystem preservation is a key driver of Dow's global business strategy and impacts the way the company approaches everything from its manufacturing footprint to product development to philanthropy.
Responsible Operations
Dow is committed to elevating environmental awareness, especially in communities where the company operates.
Smart Solutions
As a world leader in chemistry, Dow is uniquely positioned to provide breakthroughs that enable economic progress and societal benefits while having less impact on the environment.
For more information about Dow's commitment to solving the worlds' challenges through sustainable chemistry, visit Dow online.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: Dow) combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2010, Dow had annual sales of $53.7 billion and employed approximately 50,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 188 sites in 35 countries across the globe. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted. More information about Dow can be found at www.dow.com.
With annual sales of $54 billion and 46,000 employees worldwide, Dow is a diversified chemical company that combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to constantly improve what is essential to human progress. The Company delivers a broad range of products and services to customers in around 160 countries, connecting chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help provide everything from fresh water, food and pharmaceuticals to paints, packaging and personal care products. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted.