ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE INROADS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT DOW | 2021 ESG REPORT | 34 2021 PROGRESS AGAINST THE 2025 SUSTAINABILITY GOALS Leading the Blueprint Delivering Breakthrough Innovations Advancing a Circular Economy Valuing Nature World-Lead ing Operations Performance Eng agin g for Impact Communitie s, Employee s, Customer s Safe Materials for a Sustainable Planet World-Leading Operations Performance Dow maintains world-leading operations performance in natural resource efficiency, environment, health and safety. • Achieved strong transportation stewardship performance driven by low transportation incidents, including zero serious events, and risk reduction • Reduced Total Worker Health ® risk and avoided unplanned events in excess of 2021 targets, and are trending ahead of 2025 targets Safe Materials for a Sustainable Planet We envision a future where every material we bring to market is sustainable for our people and our planet. • Selected ECOGROUND™ Binder as Dow’s third sustainable alternative, providing an improved and higher-performing alternative to solvent-based systems for rubberized running surfaces, playgrounds, and athletic and recreational facilities • Collaborated with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) on a scientific publication – “Animal metrics: Tracking contributions of new approach methods to reduce animal use” Advancing a Circular Economy Dow advances a circular economy by delivering solutions to close the resource loops in key markets. • Commercialized a global line of mechanically recycled plastic resins branded REVOLOOP™ • Five Dow production sites received International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ICSS) and recognition for compliance with rigorous tracking of sustainable feedstocks use – further expanding capabilities for circular products using advanced recycling and bio-based feedstocks Engaging for Impact We believe, whether through the dedication of time, talent or expertise, that volunteering promotes a positive employee experience, further supports our global citizenship priorities and investments and ultimately, advances Dow’s ambition. • 7,485 volunteers participated in #PullingOurWeight cleanups • Launched global Volunteer and ERG Participation Policy to support giving back to communities Valuing Nature Dow applies a business decision process that values nature, which will deliver business value and natural capital value through projects that are good for business and better for ecosystems. • Realized a net present value of $106MM from projects that enhance nature, bringing the total to $637MM since goal launch • 100% of capital projects screened for carbon emissions and other environmental impacts Delivering Breakthrough Innovations Dow delivers breakthrough sustainable chemistry innovations that advance the well-being of humanity. • Aligned >85% of innovation portfolio to sustainability outcomes • Earned six 2021 Edison Awards for breakthrough technologies Leading the Blueprint Dow leads in developing societal blueprints that integrate public policy solutions, science and technology and value chain innovation to facilitate the transition to a sustainable planet and society. • Launched Collaborative Action Toolkit with the Keystone Policy Center • Completed two new blueprints on Product Safety and Valuing Nature