DOW | 2021 ESG REPORT | 64 COMMUNITY INVESTING IN OUR PEOPLE AND PLACES WHERE WE LIVE AND WORK Investing in Our Communities OUR APPROACH Dow is not only in communities, but we are part of our communities. Across the Dow world, we embrace our opportunity to play an active role in strengthening communities where we live and work. Our global citizenship strategy directs our investments to accelerate social change and create a more sustainable and equitable future. Together with our community partners, we create social impact through the following five strategic priorities: Global Citizenship Priority Areas 2021 Social Impact Highlights CONTRIBUTING TO A BETTER SOCIETY We do this through philanthropic contributions aligned to our global citizenship priorities, engaging employees for impact and partnering with global and local community organizations to make positive social change. Established in 1979, the Dow Company Foundation strives to build resilient communities and create meaningful impact by connecting Team Dow and resources with community challenges. Advancing SUSTAINABLE Solutions Using Dow products, technology and expertise for social good Building INCLUSIVE Communities Partnering to address systemic challenges and barriers Developing Tomorrow’s INNOVATORS Equipping a future STEM pipeline for the jobs of tomorrow Collaborating with COMMUNITIES Taking action to help our communities in need ENGAGING EMPLOYEES for Impact Promoting a positive employee experience and creating meaningful impact through service and volunteerism $32.4MM Corporate + foundation + in-kind invested 50% of Dow employees volunteered 1 888 grants delivered to 653 partner organizations 1 Represents percentage of 2021 Voice respondents
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