Dow Chemical 2009 Annual Report Download - page 2

TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 Chairman’s Letter to Stockholders
4 The Right Elements for Success
6 2009 Achievements
8 Executive Leadership Committee and Corporate Officers
9 Corporate Governance and Board of Directors
10 The Dow of Tomorrow – Here Today
14 Innovation
18 Sustainability
22 Contributing to Community Success
24 Vision, Mission and Strategy
Form 10-K for the Year Ended December 31, 2009
(with selected exhibits)
Stockholder Reference Information – Inside Back Cover
It’s a simple combination at the molecular level, but
what it yields is simply astounding. Water. No chemical
compound is more critical to our existence on earth.
Without water, there is no life, no society, no economy
and no future. Yet today, more than one billion people
do not have access to safe, clean drinking water, and
economic stability and growth all over the world are
being adversely impacted by water scarcity.
At Dow, we are part of the solution. It will take science,
chemistry, technology and creativity to address the
world’s most difficult challenges. That’s why we’re
focusing our innovation and investments in the areas
of greatest societal need and business opportunity.
From water, to agriculture, to renewable energy
generation and energy conservation, the people of
Dow are delivering practical solutions in these areas
every day. And with our new Specialty Chemical and
Advanced Materials1 portfolio, much more is on the way.
This is the Dow of Tomorrow – Here Today.
1
References to Advanced Materials or Advanced Materials Division
mean the businesses comprised within the Electronic and Specialty
Materials, and Coatings and Infrastructure operating segments.