INITIATIVE ZOMERZAK The Benelux HLN chapter in Terneuzen partnered with NGO Stitching Present to support 20 immigrant families with supplies, food and toys for children. HLN RECOGNIZED AS OUTSTANDING ERG HLN was named Hispanic ERG of the Year in 2021 by the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE). This award recognizes an organization’s outstanding Hispanic Employee Resource Group (ERG), specifically its effectiveness in the areas of culture, career and community, as well as the ERG’s dedication to and success in attaining impactful results that foster a diverse and inclusive environment in their workplace. For over 20 years, HLN’s mission has been to promote an inclusive culture and provide development, mentoring, networking and community engagement opportunities for its members and allies. DOW | 2021 ESG REPORT | 49 INCLUSION, DIVERSITY & EQUITY INTENTION, ACTION AND SUSTAINABLE PROGRESS MENA CELEBRATES AND SUPPORTS THE ARAB AMERICAN COMMUNITY Team Dow co-sponsored the Arab American National Museum Gala in Dearborn, Michigan. The gala helped to raise funds for the museum, which provides free and accessible online educational and cultural programming to keep the Arab American community engaged, connected and safe. MENA AND HLN HOSTED “COSTUMBRES AT WORK” AT TE X AS OPER ATIONS ERG participants at our Texas Operations co-hosted a virtual event called “Costumbres at Work.” Panelists from MENA and HLN shared their experiences while working overseas and compared the stark differences and surprising similarities within the workplace. Presenters also discussed their workplace customs in the Middle East, Latin America and Spain, to help participants gain a greater cross- cultural understanding. Hispanic & Latin Network (HLN) Middle East North Africa Intercultural Network (MENA)