The Dow Chemical Company, commonly referred to as Dow, is a leading global player in the chemical industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1897, Dow has established itself as a pioneer in materials science, focusing on innovative solutions across various sectors, including agriculture, automotive, and construction. With major operational regions spanning North America, Europe, and Asia, Dow offers a diverse portfolio of core products and services, such as advanced polymers, specialty chemicals, and agricultural solutions. These offerings are distinguished by their commitment to sustainability and performance, positioning Dow as a trusted partner in addressing global challenges. Recognised for its market leadership, Dow has achieved numerous milestones, including significant advancements in sustainable practices and product innovation, solidifying its reputation as a key contributor to the chemical industry.
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In 2024, The Dow Chemical Company reported significant carbon emissions, totalling approximately 29,740,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 3,110,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2 (market-based), and 77,230,000,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a slight decrease in Scope 1 emissions from 29,970,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023, while Scope 2 emissions also saw a minor reduction from 3,200,000,000 kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions increased from 73,600,000,000 kg CO2e in 2023. Dow has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its net annual carbon emissions by 5 million metric tons (approximately 15%) by 2030, using 2020 as a baseline. This target encompasses all scopes of emissions. Additionally, the company plans to source 750 MW of its power demand from renewable sources by 2025, applicable to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The emissions data is cascaded from The Dow Chemical Company, which is a current subsidiary of Dow Inc. This corporate relationship influences the company's sustainability initiatives and reporting practices.
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2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2016 | 2017 | 2019 | 2020 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 000,000,000,000 | 00,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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The Dow Chemical Company is participating in some of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.