DOW | 2021 ESG REPORT | 70 COMMUNITY INVESTING IN OUR PEOPLE AND PLACES WHERE WE LIVE AND WORK Engaging Employees for Impact Whether through the dedication of time, talent or expertise, volunteering promotes a positive employee experience, further supports Dow’s global citizenship priorities and investments, and ultimately, advances our ambition. In recent years, volunteerism as we know it has experienced seismic shifts due to COVID-19 – with physical gathering limitations, the curation of virtual opportunities and requirements for facial coverings and social distancing. In 2021, 50% of employees reported volunteering . We have found a strong correlation between employees who volunteered and/or participated in ERGs and those who reported a positive employee experience. ENCOURAGING VOLUNTEERING BY LEVELING THE PLAYING FIELD Every member of Team Dow – whether they work at a manufacturing site, in an office or in the field – is encouraged to make a positive difference by volunteering and getting involved in one of Dow’s ERGs. As part of the company’s comprehensive enhancements to Total Rewards and in alignment to our 2025 Engaging for Impact Goal , we launched Dow’s first-ever global Volunteer and ERG Participation policy in September 2021. The policy allows our employees 12 hours of paid time-off to volunteer and engage in ERG activities. As 57% of Dow’s global workforce works in manufacturing, this policy demonstrates our commitment to volunteerism, inclusion and employee equity, by allowing all employees – regardless of job type and level – the ability to take time away from work to volunteer and participate in ERG activities. ADDRESSING GLOBAL CHALLENGES THROUGH EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT Through purpose-driven employee engagement programs, Team Dow continues to roll up their sleeves to address some of society’s biggest challenges and advance our communities. 2022 was the second year Dow honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day as a paid U.S. holiday for employees. The holiday was an opportunity for colleagues to learn and engage in conversations about racial equity and give back to their communities. More than 1,000 colleagues across 16 countries participated in a variety of company-offered virtual and in-person volunteer activities. Our #PullingOurWeight program continues to raise awareness around responsible waste management with employees, communities, customers and key stakeholders. In 2021, Dow hosted 195 community cleanups in 32 countries . Our 7,485 participants helped remove 387,513 pounds of waste from the environment, of which 11.27% was recycled . Address local issues 195 cleanups conducted in 32 countries Remove waste from the environment 3 8 7, 513 pounds collected Enable a second life 11. 27% of waste recycled Engaging for Impact around the world 7,485 volunteers engaged Education & behavior change