Dow's emissions are flat, Scope 3 is undisclosed for critical downstream processing, and its 2030 targets are modest relative to a 109 million tonne footprint. Material water pollution violations across US sites—including Texas's 'habitual non-compliance' lawsuit and designation as the worst wastewater polluter—override forward-looking commitments. Mixed climate lobbying undermines stated decarbonisation goals.
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SINK = (0.3 × Base + 0.7 × Performance) × ScaleStrongest on Carbon Footprint — Operations and Transparency & Accountability (7/10, 6/10). Weakest on Controversies & Red Flags and Emissions Trajectory (1/10, 2/10).
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Among the 8 major chemicals brands we've scored, Dow Inc. (The Dow Chemical Company) sits 8th of 8.
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Dow Inc. is a multinational chemical manufacturer headquartered in Midland, Michigan, producing plastics, chemicals, and agricultural products. It ranks among the world's largest chemical companies by revenue and is a major consumer of fossil feedstocks. Core business model remains linear and petrochemical-dependent despite emerging circular initiatives.
Direct peer: large global chemical manufacturer with similar petrochemical feedstock dependency and emissions scale.
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