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22 Apr 2021

Dow sets targets to reduce GHG emissions, stop plastic waste, and drive toward a circular economy

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The company intends to be carbon neutral by 2050

Dow announced today aggressive new commitments to address both climate change and plastic waste on its path toward becoming the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world.

Dow will also collaborate with leading academics, NGOs, auditing experts, technology partners and others in industry to incentivize the development and commercialization of low-carbon products and technologies that ultimately lower global GHG emissions.

The new targets include the following:

  • Protect the Climate: By 2030, Dow will reduce its net annual carbon emissions by 5 million metric tons, or 15% from its 2020 baseline. In addition, Dow intends to be carbon neutral by 2050, in alignment with the Paris Agreement. The Company is committed to implementing and advancing technologies to manufacture products using fewer resources and that help customers reduce their carbon footprint.

  • Stop the Waste: By 2030, Dow will help “stop the waste” by enabling 1 million metric tons of plastic to be collected, reused or recycled through its direct actions and partnerships. The company is investing and collaborating in key technologies and infrastructure to significantly increase global recycling.

  • Close the Loop: By 2035, Dow will help “close the loop” by having 100% of its products sold into packaging applications be reusable or recyclable. Dow is committed to redesigning and offering reusable or recyclable solutions for packaging applications. The company is aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. One million metric tons of plastic to be collected, reused or recycled by 2030. 100% of Dow products sold into packaging applications to be reusable or recyclable by 2035.

    • Issued 2019 Sustainability Report demonstrating its commitment to accountability and transparency.

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