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Decarbia™
Supporting carbon neutrality
We are implementing and advancing technologies to manufacture our products with lower GHG emissions. This, in turn, helps our customers reduce their GHG emissions as we collaborate to decarbonize value chains all the way to the consumer.
Brand solutions
DOWSIL™
Silicone adhesives and sealants and silicone-based technology. It offers solutions to improve industrial performance and to meet the diverse needs every customer.
NORDEL™ EPDM
These high-quality, virtually gel-free polymers - including ultra-high-molecular-weight and oil-extended grades - are an excellent choice for a long list of automotive, construction, consumer and other applications.
PRIMAL™
Supplied in water and can be solubilized readily to combine the advantages of outstanding flow and pigment dispersion characteristic of solution polymers with some of the toughness of emulsion polymers.
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Reducing greenhouse gas emissions through better food packaging
Dow and AEON's Vacuum Skin Packaging (VSP) tackles climate change by reducing food waste and extending shelf life, cutting GHG emissions from food activities, which account for 28-35% of global emissions. VSP enhances sustainability and consumer acceptance in Japan.
DOWSIL™ Solutions for Glass Façades in High Wind Zones
Dow’s DOWSIL™ technologies enabled the Tianjin CTF Finance Centre to achieve a sustainable and resilient glass façade design. By enhancing energy efficiency, safety, and performance, Dow contributed to decarbonization efforts and helped meet LEED Gold standards in high windload zones.
Dow Silicones Drive Sustainability at IOC Headquarters
Dow’s silicone solutions played a vital role in helping the Olympic House achieve LEED Platinum and other top sustainability certifications. By enabling energy-efficient, durable glass façades, Dow supported decarbonization efforts while enhancing occupant comfort and architectural freedom.
Dow Silicones Power Sustainable Charlemagne Renovation
Dow’s silicone solutions transformed the Charlemagne building, enabling energy-efficient glass façades and a modern, sustainable design. By meeting EU energy standards and enhancing natural light, Dow contributed to decarbonization and revitalized the structure’s aesthetic appeal.
Dow Silicones Enhance BRE Bank’s Iconic Glass Façade
Dow’s silicone solutions enabled the striking glass façade of BRE Bank in Bydgoszcz, blending modern design with historical surroundings. By ensuring structural integrity, energy efficiency, and international quality standards, Dow contributed to a sustainable and innovative architectural landmark.
Dow Solutions Shape Iconic Fondation Louis Vuitton
Dow’s silicone sealants and SentryGlas® interlayer were integral to the Fondation Louis Vuitton’s innovative glass sails. By enabling unique geometries, energy efficiency, and long-term durability, Dow supported the creation of this award-winning, sustainable architectural landmark in Paris.
Dow Secures Pae White’s Qwalala Glass Sculpture in Venice
Dow’s DOWSIL™ 993 Structural Glazing Sealant enabled the structural integrity of Pae White’s Qwalala sculpture at the 57th Venice Biennale. With advanced engineering and durability, Dow supported the seamless assembly of 3,000 glass bricks, achieving a groundbreaking blend of art and technology.
Dow’s SSG Technology: 50 Years of Glass Façade Innovation
Dow’s Silicone Structural Glazing (SSG) technology revolutionized glass façades, ensuring durability and energy efficiency for over 50 years. Its proven performance continues to enable sleek architectural designs while meeting the highest standards for safety and sustainability worldwide.
Dow Secures Safe Glass Façade for Liverpool Airport
Dow’s silicone solutions enabled Liverpool John Lennon Airport’s glass façade to meet stringent blast-resistance and safety standards. Combining security with design freedom, Dow’s expertise supports public safety while maintaining the terminal’s impressive architectural appeal.
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Building, Construction & Infrastructure
Collaborating with architects, engineers, building designers, contractors and manufacturers, enables the development of solutions to enhance performance, durability, aesthetics and sustainability across the built environment.
Cold Chain & Insulation
Delivering lightweight, energy-efficient cold-chain and insulation solutions to help meet the world’s demand for healthy and fresh food.
Cool Roof Coatings
Offering an elastomeric roof coating with durable performance and long-term thermal performance energy efficiency.
Renewable Energy
Addressing industry challenges with renewable energy technologies, from polyolefin and silicone-based solutions to protect photovoltaic cells to heat transfer fluids used in concentrated solar power and geothermal systems.
Climate Week Collaboration
Decarbonizing Value Chains – It’s Time
Jim Fitterling discusses Dow’s decarbonization journey
C2ES Event Highlights – Part 1
C2ES Event Highlights – Part 3
Dow and the Carbon Footprint Ledger
Additional resources for decarbonization
Path to Zero emissions: Dow is investing approximately $1 billion per year to drive both growth and decarbonization of our manufacturing assets.
Carbon-neutral façades: Customers can request project-specific carbon-neutrality certificates.
Ethylene Propylene Diene Terpolymer (EPDM): Driving for better rubber pellets with more sustainability solutions.
PASCAL™ Technology for home cold appliances reduces energy consumption and results in GHG emissions savings.
Three ISCC PLUS certifications for Dow Polyurethanes sites reinforce progress on displacing fossil-based feedstocks.
Dow’s MobilityScience™ solutions support resilient, low-carbon mobility.
A brand new sustainability experience
At Dow, we’re working to deliver a sustainable future through our materials science expertise and collaboration with our customers. By constantly innovating how we source, manufacture, and deliver material solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals and create a better tomorrow.
These brand pillars represent the sustainability attributes of our product portfolio that help our customers and value chain partners discover and deliver more sustainable solutions to the world we share. Our product sustainability claims rely on technical knowledge and evidence, and are made from a lifecycle perspective using recognized international standards and certification systems where appropriate. So our customers can trust the products they buy from Dow will provide the sustainability benefits they promise.
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