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Dow played a key role in the development and implementation of the American Chemistry Council’s Responsible Care®
Security Code, which requires that all aspects of security – including facility, transportation and cyberspace – be assessed and
gaps addressed. Through the Company’s global implementation of the Security Code, Dow has permanently heightened the
level of security – not just in the United States, but worldwide. Dow employs several hundred employees and contractors in its
Emergency Services and Security department worldwide.
Through the implementation of the Security Code, including voluntary security enhancements and upgrades made since
2002, Dow is well-positioned to comply with the new U.S. chemical facility regulations and other regulatory security
frameworks. In addition, Dow was the first chemical company to receive coverage under the Support Anti-terrorism by
Fostering Effective Technologies Act (“SAFETY Act”) from the DHS in 2007 for the Company’s MTSA regulated sites, and
the first to receive coverage under the SAFETY Act in 2008 for the Company’s Rail Transportation Security Services. This
unprecedented certification helps validate Dow’s efforts and provides additional liability coverage in the event of a terrorist
attack.
Dow continues to work collaboratively across the supply chain on Responsible Care®, Supply Chain Design, Emergency
Preparedness, Shipment Visibility and transportation of hazardous materials. Dow is cooperating with public and private
entities to lead the implementation of advanced tank car design, and track and trace technologies. Further, Dow’s Distribution
Risk Review process that has been in place for decades was expanded to address potential threats in all modes of transportation
across the Company’s supply chain. To reduce vulnerabilities, Dow maintains security measures that meet or exceed regulatory
and industry security standards in all areas in which the Company operates.
Dow continually works to strengthen partnerships with local responders, law enforcement and security agencies, and to
enhance confidence in the integrity of the Company’s security and risk management program, as well as strengthen its
preparedness and response capabilities. Dow also works closely with its supply chain partners and strives to educate
lawmakers, regulators and communities about the Company’s resolve and actions to date that mitigate security and crisis
threats.
Climate Change
Dow will continue to focus on managing its energy and greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions footprint and delivering solutions
to help our customers manage theirs. Through its science and technology capabilities, Dow is committed to bringing solutions
to enable a sustainable energy future by producing products that help others reduce GHG emissions, such as lightweight
plastics for automobiles and insulation for energy efficient homes and appliances. For example, Dow's building insulation
materials and air-sealing products can save up to 20 percent on heating and cooling costs and significantly reduces GHG
emissions. The Company's STYROFOAM™ insulation is installed in over 20 million buildings worldwide, saving over
$10 billion in energy costs annually. Dow's DOWTHERM™A heat transfer fluids are used in 14 large, concentrating solar
power plants, with a total capacity of over 700 megawatts. These plants will provide power for the equivalent of approximately
415,000 homes and save 1.6 million metric tons of GHG emissions per year.
Through corporate energy efficiency programs and focused GHG management efforts, the Company has significantly
reduced its GHG emissions footprint. The Company's manufacturing energy intensity, measured in Btu per pound of product,
has improved more than 40 percent since 1990, saving the Company a cumulative $24 billion and 5,200 trillion Btus. Since
1990, Dow has prevented over 200 million metric tons of GHG emissions entering the atmosphere, reducing the Company's
absolute emissions footprint by more than 30 percent. As part of our 2015 Sustainability Goals, Dow will maintain GHG
emissions below 2006 levels on an absolute basis for all GHGs.
Dow is studying the life cycle impact of its products on climate change and additional global projects that could improve
the Company's overall GHG emissions footprint. The Company has some units subject to the European Union's Emissions
Trading Scheme ("EU ETS"); however, the Company has not experienced any considerable impact in regard to regulated GHG
emissions from the EU ETS. Dow will continue to evaluate and monitor future developments that may affect operations in the
region.
Dow's Energy & Climate Change Policy and Issue Management Team is tasked with developing and implementing a
comprehensive strategy that addresses the challenges of climate change and energy security and is advocating an international
framework that establishes clear pathways to help slow, stop and reverse the rate of GHG emissions globally.