Earns the 55th overall position in 2023 and the
top spot for Communities in the Chemicals sector
MIDLAND,
Mich., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dow (NYSE:
DOW) announced today that for the fourth year it has been named to
the JUST 100 list – placing 55th overall, an 11-point
improvement from last year and securing the top spot for
Communities in the Chemicals sector.
Since 2015, JUST Capital has surveyed more than 160,000
Americans on what issues they believe U.S. companies should
prioritize when it comes to just business behavior. JUST evaluated
951 companies across 5 stakeholders, 20 issues, and 245 raw data
points to produce the 2023 rankings which showcase the top 100
companies doing right by all their stakeholders.
This marks the first year Dow has earned the top spot in its
industry in the Communities category, highlighting the Company's
commitment to create jobs in the U.S., respect human rights across
its supply chain, contribute to community development, and give
back to local communities.
"Dow has a focused set of actions and successful results behind
our ambition to be the most inclusive, customer-centric, innovative
and sustainable materials science company in the world," said
Jim Fitterling, Dow chairman and
CEO. "This recognition by JUST Capital is an indicator of Team
Dow's outstanding progress and a reminder that the journey is far
from over. We are committed to being a just company for the benefit
of all our stakeholders."
Through vigorous, objective analysis, JUST Capital, in
partnership with CNBC, evaluates and celebrates U.S. corporations
that outperform on the issues that matter most to the American
public – such as creating jobs in the U.S.; paying a fair, living
wage; acting with integrity at the leadership level;
supporting workforce retention and training; protecting
worker health and safety; providing benefits and work-life balance;
protecting customer privacy; minimizing pollution; and more.
"There has never been a more important time for businesses to
step up, do right by their workers, and restore trust in capitalism
and the American Dream," said JUST Capital CEO Martin Whittaker. "This year's JUST 100 leaders
demonstrate that just business truly is better business."
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 (ESG) leadership
to achieve profitable growth and 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
104 manufacturing sites in 31 countries and employs
approximately 35,700 people. Dow delivered sales of
approximately $55 billion in 2021. 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
989.638.2417
KBandlow@dow.com
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