MIDLAND, Mich., Aug. 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow (NYSE: DOW) has
been named to Seramount's 2021 Inclusion
Index (formerly known as the Diversity Best Practices
Inclusion Index). This is the first year Dow was recognized on the
list which includes a total of 45 organizations recognized for
creating an inclusive workplace.
The Inclusion Index helps organizations understand trends and
gaps in demographic representation, creates a road map to drive
internal change, and identifies diversity, equity, and inclusion
(DE&I) solutions to close the gaps.
"Being named to Seramount's 2021 Inclusion Index is a testament
to our Company's dedication to creating an inclusive workplace –
one that appreciates the unique contributions of all its people,"
said Karen S. Carter, chief human
resources officer and chief inclusion officer. "It also reminds us
the value of being transparent about our progress, where we still
have more work to do and holding ourselves accountable."
Organizations, including Dow, voluntarily provided data and were
measured in three key areas:
- best practices in the recruitment, retention, and advancement
of people from historically underrepresented groups—women,
racial/ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, and LGBTQ+
people;
- inclusive corporate culture, including leadership
accountability;
- demographics of diversity for women and racial/ethnic
minorities; and
- how organizations are addressing racism – a new addition to the
survey this year.
A total of 193 organizations applied to participate in
Seramount's 2021 Inclusion Index. Results reveal opportunities for
all organizations to target their diversity and inclusion efforts
for greater effectiveness.
Earlier this year, Dow earned a place on the Great Place to
Work® and Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For® list
and on the Bloomberg Equality Index, both also for the first
time.
Visit Dow's website for additional information on the Company's
commitment to inclusion and diversity and to explore Dow's 2020
Environmental, Social and Governance report "Intersections."
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth,
asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading
business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company's
ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric,
inclusive and sustainable materials science company, with a purpose
to deliver a sustainable future for the world through our materials
science expertise and collaboration with our partners. 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 care. Dow operates 106 manufacturing sites in
31 countries and employs approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered
sales of approximately $39 billion in
2020. 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:
Kyle
Bandlow
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