Dow Sustainability GoalsThe Dow Chemical CompanyDOW_d898f94b-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1bDow Partners for ChangeDow's Sustainability External Advisory Council (SEAC)Dow's Sustainability External Advisory Council (SEAC) provides an important outside-in perspective on environment, health and safety; sustainability; and business issues for the Company. Council members include leaders from non-governmental organizations, academia, the business community, and environmental and sustainability communities. Since its formation in 1992, the SEAC has had an influence on Dow's approach to climate change, and also played a critical role in helping Dow develop its 2015 Sustainability Goals.Academic InstitutionsDow has established strategic partnerships and collaborations with academic institutions across the globe to advance scientific research and develop the world's next generation of scientists and leaders. Dow's contributions to advancing sustainable chemistry includes funding research at universities and independent laboratories, developing curriculum in sustainable chemistry, sharing technical expertise, offering specialized internships, and granting endowments.Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) play an important role in advocating for sustainable solutions to the world's greatest challenges, as well as impacting public perceptions regarding the safety of chemicals in commerce. Dow has ongoing and active partnerships with influential NGOs to share information, develop research initiatives, collaborate on innovative solutions and best practices and find common ground on key science and sustainability issues.The Nature ConservancyThe collaboration between Dow and The Nature Conservancy demonstrates that protecting nature can be both a global business strategy and a company priority. By combining our resources and expertise, we are integrating the value of nature into Dow’s business decision-making. GovernmentDow works with governmental institutions and agencies worldwide to advance the role of chemistry in solving the world's greatest challenges. Collaborations and research partnerships enable Dow to share information and insight into key scientific applications and combine strengths in pursuit of breakthrough solutions. Dow also supports the development of responsible, science-based laws, regulations, standards, practices and procedures that safeguard the community, workplace and environment; Dow welcomes appropriate review by governments to maintain and enhance public acceptance of its operations and products.Industry (Solutions, Events, Associations) Dow is an active supporter and participant in chemical trade associations and professional organizations around the world aimed at promoting the importance of chemistry. Through the Company's financial funding, executive leadership, technical expertise and sharing of best practices in sustainability and chemicals management, Dow is a leader in helping to advance chemistry as uniquely able to provide solutions to the world's greatest challengesChemical Trade AssociationsProfessional Organizations_d898f94c-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1bTo improve our environment, health and safety performance_d898f9fe-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1bResponsible Operations At Dow, the benefits of our business – products and services that make life better for people around the world – are accompanied by a commitment to Responsible Care in the manufacturing and management of chemicals worldwide. We will make continuous progress toward the vision of no accidents, injuries or harm to the environment and will publicly report our global health, safety and environmental performance. Our commitment is to ensure that our infrastructure has a positive impact on our company, our communities and ourselves; and our operations must serve as a model for others, wherever we operate.Human RightsThe Dow Chemical Company believes that respect for the dignity, rights and aspirations of all people is a cornerstone of business excellence. This position, integral to Dow Values and Code of Business Conduct, extends to every Dow employee and to all people who work at any of Dow's facilities around the world. We also expect our business partners to embrace similar values and standards. Dow's Values and Code of Business Conduct are influenced by and reflect the fundamental principles described in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. We respect the sovereignty of governments around the world and the responsibility of governments to protect the human rights of its citizens. Dow also has a significant role to play by ensuring compliance to local laws, regulations and customs. Living the values of Integrity and Respect for People is core to the way we do business. Global enforcement of Dow's Code of Business Conduct is fundamental to our human rights position and performance.SustainabilityDow is proud to be a leader in advancing all aspects of sustainability, openly and constructively collaborating with customers, suppliers, communities, civil society and governments. Sustainable ChemistryBy 2015, Dow will increase the percentage of sales to 10 percent for products that are highly advantaged by sustainable chemistry._d898fad0-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b1Dow will publicly report on our progress by:Annual AssessmentReporting our overall annual assessment of our sustainable chemistry index, and performance against our % of sales having sustainable chemistry advantages_d898fbc0-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b1.1Life Cycle AssessmentsPresenting and/or publishing life cycle assessments that are validated independently by an external stakeholder, on existing or planned Dow products_d898fc7e-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b1.2Research, Investments & DollaborationsProviding ongoing updates on promising areas of research and investments and collaborations that spur sustainable chemistry innovation._d898fd5a-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b1.3Prizes & AwardsPromoting sustainable chemistry internationally through student prizes and Dow employee awards under The Dow Sustainability Innovation Challenge Award program._d898fe2c-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b1.4StudentsDow EmployeesBreakthroughs to World ChallengesWe are actively working toward, and committed to achieving, at least three breakthroughs by 2015 that will significantly help solve world challenges._d898ff08-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b2* Energy and Climate Change * Water * Food * Housing * Health _d898fff8-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1bClimate ChangeAddressing Climate Change_d89900d4-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b3Greenhouse GasWe will maintain all greenhouse gas emissions below 2006 levels._d89901b0-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b3.1Clean EnergyWe will use 400 MW of clean energy by 2025._d899028c-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b3.2GrowthWe will find ways to grow our company, but not grow our GHG emissions._d899035e-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b3.3Insulation ProductsDow’s insulation products in service reduce GHGs by multiples more than six time our own emissions on an annual basis._d8990444-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b3.4Net Impact ToolReport the contributions of our products and solutions to increased energy efficiency and emissions reduction through the development of our Net Impact Tool_d899052a-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b3.5We will report the contributions of our products and solutions to increased energy efficiency and emissions reduction through the development of our Net Impact Tool, which will quantify the energy and GHG profile of products across the life cycle.Energy Efficiency & ConservationWe will reduce our energy intensity 25% by 2015 - from a 2005 baseline._d8990610-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b4Our manufacturing energy intensity, measured in BTUs per pound of product, has improved more than 40% since 1990, saving the company more than $24 billion and 5,200 trillion BTUs. We are one of the largest producers of innovative products that reduce energy use: building insulation applications, solutions for fuel-efficient vehicles, technology to enable wind power, and integrated solar systems into building materials._d89906e2-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1bProduct Safety LeadershipWe will publish product safety assessments for all products by 2015._d89907be-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b5The assessments cover topics such as basic hazards, use, risk and risk management.REACH TestingConduct REACH-like testing on all our products or product families_d89908b8-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b5.1European UnionWe further commit to the equivalent of REACH-like testing on all our products or product families whether they are sold directly in the European Union or not.PublicationWe will make product safety assessments accessible to the public at www.dowproductsafety.com._d8990a16-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b5.2VerificationWe committed to completing all evaluations, with third party process verification, on high priority products by 2010 and for all products by 2015._d8990b10-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b5.3Community SuccessContributing to Community Success_d8990c64-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b5Community AcceptanceBy 2015, 100% of Dow sites where we have a major presence will have achieved their individual community acceptance ratings._d8990d54-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b5.1CollaborationCollaborate with local businesses and citizens to help create stronger, safer and sustainable communities_d8990e3a-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b5.2CommunitiesLocal BusinessesLocal CitizensWe are collaborating with local businesses and citizens to help create stronger, safer and sustainable communities through: Engagement_d8990f34-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b5.2.1Goals & PlansEstablishing joint goals and plans_d8991024-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b5.2.2ActionsTaking actions for the long-term success of all involved_d899111e-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b5.2.3Health & EnvironmentLocal Protection of Human Health & the Environment_d8991222-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b7EH&S IndicatorsBy 2015, Dow will achieve on average a 75% improvement of key indicators for EH&S operating excellence from 2005 baseline._d899133a-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b7.1LeadershipWe lead the way across virtually every facet of environment, security, health and safety performance._d8991542-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b7.2Protection EquipmentIntroduce innovative protection equipment for our workers_d899200a-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b7.3Dow WorkersDow is one of the first companies to introduce innovative protection equipment for our workers – in 1897 – and today we engage our neighbors through Community Advisory Panels.Community Advisory PanelsEngage our neighbors through Community Advisory Panels_d8992046-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b7.4Vision of ZeroZero accidents, zero injuries and zero excuses._d8992047-e9f8-11e3-9167-0eab45211e1b7.5Our Vision of Zero is a leadership attitude and a corporate culture that is committed to zero accidents, zero injuries and zero excuses.2014-06-01http://www.dow.com/sustainability/goals/index.htmOwenAmburOwen.Ambur@verizon.net