The Dow Chemical Company

Dow was founded in 1897 in Midland, Michigan where its headquarters remain today. A global leader in science and technology with operations in 170 countries, Dow provides innovative chemical, plastic, and agricultural products and services that are used in almost every industry. Dow also has been committed to environmental stewardship and energy efficiency for decades; a commitment that is complimented by Dow’s corporate philosophy to balance economic, environmental, and social responsibilities. As a company they reduced emissions by 20 percent from 1990 to 1994 and have pledged to reduce emissions another 20 percent from 1994 to 2005. For more information, please visit www.dow.com