- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Collaborating With Communities at Dow https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1229341?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1229341?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1229341?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Collaborating With Communities at Dow&body=ESG News from Dow https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1229341?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives](/CSR-News/philanthropy-cause-initiatives) # Collaborating With Communities at Dow Oct 25, 2023 1:25 PM ET ![Two people stood next to each other smiling](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Two-people-smiling_DOW_082323_0.png) ![Two people carrying a piece of furniture](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Community_DOW_082323.png) ![photo of a large group of people and people holding the dow logo ](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/Group-photo_DOW_082323.png) ![Two people stood next to each other smiling](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/Two-people-smiling_DOW_082323_0.png?h=7795e2fe) ![Two people carrying a piece of furniture](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/Community_DOW_082323.png?h=4a9a4139) ![photo of a large group of people and people holding the dow logo ](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/Group-photo_DOW_082323.png?h=d0bd2ac1) [Originally published in Dow's 2022 Progress Report](https://corporate.dow.com/en-us/science-and-sustainability/reporting.html) Dow is committed to building resilient communities to address unmet needs while keeping our employees and our communities safe. **UNDERSTANDING COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS’ NEEDS** We provide resources to listen to community needs and collaborate with community organizations to create social impact and achieve shared goals. Among our 2022 actions, we: - **Continued to assess the data from the Community Opinion and Needs Assessments survey** and completed additional surveys to inform our community investment and engagement strategy. - **Continued Community Advisory Panels at key sites** to understand community perceptions, share product and technology information, and understand how Dow can improve collaboration with partners to address community needs. - **Initiated a new partnership with Teach For All** to support STEM teacher recruitment, professional development and placement in underserved schools in Lagos, Nigeria; Bahía Blanca, Argentina; and Tarragona, Spain. - **Partnered with The Nature Conservancy Australia** on the organization’s Shuck Don’t Chuck project, which recycles oyster, mussel and scallop shells used for reef restoration. - **Launched a campaign with DonorsChoose** to provide teachers in Dow communities across the United States with materials for **257 classroom projects** that inspire inclusion, diversity, equity and belonging. **DISASTER RELIEF** In 2022, Dow and the Dow Company Foundation responded to the Russian government’s invasion of Ukraine and the escalating refugee crisis by contributing **$275,000** to support immediate humanitarian needs for the people of Ukraine. Dow employees contributed an additional **$116,000** through our Workplace Giving campaign. In addition, colleagues came together across Europe to support those displaced by the conflict. For example, the Women’s Academy of Power program in Poland, funded by the ALL IN ERG Fund, pivoted its project goals to support women and children fleeing the conflict. Dow also partnered with Good360, the global leader in product philanthropy and purposeful giving, to repurpose and distribute **33 RV trailers** to disaster-impacted regions throughout the United States. Utilizing their nonprofit network, Good360 placed the donated trailers, which were used for Dow employee housing following past disasters, with five different disasterrelated organizations. Because of this donation, **21 families and individuals** now have a roof over their heads, and **12 disasterrelated rebuild projects** were supported through temporary housing and workspaces. **Together, Dow, the Dow Company Foundation and Dow employees contributed nearly $400,000 for Ukraine relief and recovery.** **PREPARED FOR EMERGENCIES** Dow’s Emergency Preparedness Standard applies to all sites, facilities and buildings and improves emergency response readiness to prevent harm to the community, environment and workers, minimize loss, and preserve critical business continuity. Dow’s comprehensive standard includes: - Applying process safety risk management studies to develop emergency response pre-plans for training. - Using on-site and off-site air monitoring to recommend protective actions. - Establishing on-site incident management teams, along with primary and backup Emergency Operations Centers with trained personnel. - Conducting emergency communications on and off site, including to those with disabilities. - Providing medical emergency support, including trained emergency responders fit for task with appropriate personal protective equipment. - Conducting drills, scenario planning, self-assessments, audits and security risk assessments that are reviewed and updated annually – for all shifts and with local emergency response agencies aligned to community standards. **COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND OUTREACH** Dow is committed to engaging communities to effect real change. We share information on environmental performance, safety and emergency preparedness, and collaborate on a range of topics impacting communities, such as economic development, health and wellness, infrastructure, poverty, housing and food security. See the Community/Society Engagement section under GRI 2-29 Approach to stakeholder engagement. **In 2022, Dow partnered with nearly 700 nonprofits, educational institutions and other community organizations to accelerate social change and create a more sustainable and equitable future.** [Read more](https://corporate.dow.com/content/dam/corp/documents/about/066-00432-01-2022-progress-report.pdf) [![Dow logo](/sites/default/files/Clients/download.png)](/profiles/dow) ### More from Dow ###### [Dow Opens First Cooling Science Studio in Shanghai, Reinforcing Commitment to Electronics Industry](/news/dow-opens-first-cooling-science-studio-shanghai-reinforcing-commitment-electronics-industry) Nov 24, 2025 8:55 AM ET ###### [AI and Sustainability: How Dow Innovation Is Shaping the AI Ecosystem for a More Sustainable Future](/news/ai-and-sustainability-how-dow-innovation-shaping-ai-ecosystem-more-sustainable-future) Nov 18, 2025 8:55 AM ET ###### [Guardians of the Qingyi River: Communities Take a Collaborative Approach to River Conservation](/news/guardians-qingyi-river-communities-take-collaborative-approach-river-conservation) Nov 11, 2025 8:40 AM ET ###### [Dow, Zermatt, and Nature’s Variety Launch Pet Food Pouch With Food-Contact Compliant Advanced Recycled Content](/news/dow-zermatt-and-natures-variety-launch-pet-food-pouch-food-contact-compliant-advanced-recycled) Nov 6, 2025 8:40 AM ET ###### [Dow Honored With Four Wins in 2025 BIG Sustainability Awards](/news/dow-honored-four-wins-2025-big-sustainability-awards) Oct 10, 2025 10:00 AM ET ###### [Dow Named Best Workplace in Manufacturing & Production by Great Place to Work® and Fortune Magazine](/news/dow-named-best-workplace-manufacturing-production-great-place-workr-and-fortune-magazine) Sep 26, 2025 9:15 AM ET ###### [How Innovative Dow BLUEWAVE™ Technology Supports Sustainable Business Growth](/news/how-innovative-dow-bluewavetm-technology-supports-sustainable-business-growth) Sep 9, 2025 9:20 AM ET ###### [Volunteering at Dow: Empowering Employees, Customers, and Communities for Impact](/news/volunteering-dow-empowering-employees-customers-and-communities-impact) Sep 2, 2025 8:40 AM ET