Dow

Dow combines the power of science and technology to passionately innovate what is essential to Human Progress. We have a legacy of innovation, leadership and action in sustainability. As we look ahead, we are committed to going beyond our current capabilities and the reach of our products and solutions. We pursue game-changing collaboration opportunities to set a higher bar for social and environmental progress. We aim to advance the well-being of humanity by helping lead the transition to a sustainable planet and society.

Through diverse but focused businesses, Dow delivers innovative products and solutions to markets around the world.

Each of the seven Dow innovations recognized this year by R&D 100 was commercialized in the last twelve months and developed as a market-focused solution, addressing key customer challenges in a more sustainable way. The 2015 winners include: 

• ACRYSOL™ RM-725 Rheology Modifier offers excellent applied hiding, enhanced surface appearance and better touch-up in a broad range of paint formulations.
• BETAMATE™ Structural Adhesives for lightweight aluminum enable automotive engineers to design vehicles for maximum weight-saving and reduction of fuel consumption and emissions.
• DOW ENDURANCE™ HFDC-4202 EC Insulation Compound contains patented formulation technology and is used in the construction of medium-voltage power cables, enabling utilities’ improved performance through extended cable life and enhanced reliability all while reducing total life-cycle cost. 
• PacXpert™ Packaging Technology is a flexible, lightweight alternative to rigid packaging, requires less material to manufacture and allows for more efficient shipping.
• Polyethylene (PE) Stand-Up Pouch is packaging for frozen and dried foods that is suitable to be recycled in communities with existing PE film recycling streams and eligible to use the How2Recycle label.
• PURINZE™ UltraFiltration Module enables Eco-washing machines to recycle water, reducing water consumption by 30 percent, while removing 99 percent of common bacteria.
• SOLDERON™ BP TS6000 Tin-Silver helps electronics manufacturers “take the lead out” of solder used in chip packaging, while doubling productivity and maintaining reliability.

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Social Impact

Leadership in Action is a collaboration between Dow Sustainability Corps (DSC) and Human Resources – the program involves Dow employees who are deployed to work on projects with non-government organizations (NGOs), non-profits, and social entrepreneurs in emerging markets such as Ghana, Africa; Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; and Surabaya, Indonesia. Participants work virtually for several months and in-country for one week to address pressing community needs. The result is exceptional training for the employees, resolution of long-term issues for the NGOs, and business penetration into new markets for Dow. 

Leadership in Action is built upon a philosophy of collaboration and on a desire to use the talents and strengths of many individuals and groups to ensure success. These projects also offer the potential for business growth in emerging geographies as employees learn from experience about the market realities of global communities. Dow’s holistic approach to corporate citizenship helps “set the standard for sustainability”. Through our ambitious 2025 Sustainability Goals we look forward to collaborating with like-minded partners to advance the well-being of humanity by helping lead the transition to a sustainable planet and society.