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Dow (NYSE:DOW) has appointed Karen S. Carter as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. Previously serving as president of Dow Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Carter will oversee business operating segments, including Packaging & Specialty Plastics, Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, and Performance Materials & Coatings. She will also manage Integrated Supply Chain, Purchasing, Information Systems, and Commercial organizations.

Carter brings over 30 years of experience at Dow, having led the Packaging & Specialty Plastics segment with $23 billion in annual sales. Under her leadership, she expanded capacity through asset upgrades and improved reliability. She previously served as Chief Human Resources Officer and Chief Inclusion Officer, and will continue reporting to CEO Jim Fitterling while joining the Executive Committee.

Dow (NYSE: DOW) has secured its position on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the 24th consecutive year, demonstrating its continued leadership in sustainability performance within the global chemical industry. The company has also maintained its presence on the DJSI North America Index for 19 straight years.

In the 2024 Corporate Sustainability Assessment by S&P Global, Dow exhibited exceptional performance in several key areas, including Climate Strategy, Water, Occupational Health & Safety, and Employee Support & Development Programs. These achievements reflect the company's strong commitment to climate protection and employee well-being.

According to Andre Argenton, Dow's chief sustainability officer, this recognition validates their efforts to integrate sustainability practices into operations and business performance, aiming to create long-term value for stakeholders while driving positive change.

Dow discusses the evolving mobility landscape and compliance challenges in the automotive industry. The article highlights significant market transitions toward electric, hybrid, and autonomous vehicles, with various global regulatory targets including the U.S. aim for 50% electric vehicle sales by 2030. The automotive software and electronics market is projected to reach $462 billion by 2030, growing at a 5.5% CAGR from 2019.

The company emphasizes the importance of IATF 16949 Certification and quality management systems in maintaining standards across the supply chain. Dow actively pursues certifications, collaborates with suppliers to enhance quality standards, and engages with OEMs to shape regulatory frameworks, particularly in bulk materials applications.

Dow showcases its commitment to renewable energy and decarbonization through innovative materials science solutions. The company is a leading supplier of thermal fluids for concentrated solar power (CSP) systems, with its DOWTHERM A Heat Transfer Fluid being used in over 50 large-scale CSP sites globally, generating more than 3 gigawatts of power and saving 6 million metric tons of CO2 emissions annually.

The company's product portfolio includes ENGAGE PV Polyolefin Elastomers, DOWSIL Adhesives and Sealants, and DOWSIL TC-5860 Thermally Conductive Compound for solar panels and inverters. Additionally, Dow's ENDURANCE Compounds are utilized in high-voltage transmission cables, reducing degassing times and CO2 emissions during manufacturing.

Dow (NYSE:DOW) announced four leaders recognized in the 2024 Outstanding Role Model Lists supported by YouTube, showcasing their contributions to LGBTQ+ inclusion. The honorees include:

- Javier Constante, former President of Latin America, recognized on the Executives Role Model List
- Amy Wilson, General Counsel (#4 on Advocates Role Model List)
- Elizabeth Firestone, Associate Research Scientist (#9 on Future Leaders List)
- Erica Everett, Global Autonomous Vehicles Platform Leader

Additionally, Louis A. Vega, President of Dow North America, was inducted into the INvolve Hall of Fame in 2024 for his LGBTQ+ advocacy work. The recognition reflects Dow's commitment to fostering an inclusive culture that drives innovation and business growth.

Macquarie Asset Management has entered into an agreement to acquire a 40% equity stake in select Dow U.S. Gulf Coast infrastructure assets, forming Diamond Infrastructure Solutions. The partnership will manage non-product producing assets at five Dow manufacturing sites in Texas and Louisiana, including power and steam production, pipelines, and environmental operations.

Dow expects to receive initial cash proceeds of approximately $2.4 billion for the 40% stake, with potential proceeds up to $3.0 billion if Macquarie exercises its option to increase its stake to 49% within six months of closing. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.

Dow (NYSE: DOW) has announced a strategic partnership with Macquarie Asset Management to create Diamond Infrastructure Solutions, selling a 40% equity stake in select U.S. Gulf Coast infrastructure assets. The deal is expected to generate initial cash proceeds of $2.4 billion, with potential to reach $3.0 billion if Macquarie exercises its option to increase its stake to 49% within six months of closing.

The partnership encompasses non-product producing assets at five manufacturing sites in Texas and Louisiana, including power and steam production, pipelines, environmental operations, and general site infrastructure. Dow will maintain majority control to ensure operational continuity. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals.

Dow has launched a Materials Recovery Facility (MRF) in Rayong Province, Thailand, marking the country's first community-owned enterprise for high-quality plastic waste recovery. The facility, opened in 2023, aims to prevent over 1,000 tons of plastics and materials from entering landfills annually and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 2,400 tons of CO2eq per year.

The initiative, funded through Dow's Business Impact Fund and the Thai government, focuses on waste management, plastic packaging recovery, and material transformation. The project has created four full-time jobs and provides income opportunities for local communities through recyclable waste sales and upcycled products. The MRF involves collaboration with multiple Thai partners, including the Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research, Plastics Institute of Thailand, and local government bodies.

Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced key leadership changes following Karen S. Carter's appointment as Chief Operating Officer. Keith Cleason has been named president of Dow's Packaging & Specialty Plastics (P&SP) operating segment, succeeding Carter. Jane Palmieri, president of Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, will retire effective March 31, 2025, after 30+ years with the company, where she managed portfolios exceeding $16 billion in annual sales. Marco ten Bruggencate will succeed Palmieri as president of Industrial Intermediates & Infrastructure, while also overseeing EMEAI operations.

Cleason, previously business vice president for Olefins, Aromatics & Alternatives and Univation Technologies, will oversee Latin America operations. He joined Dow in 2001 and has held various senior positions in polyethylene and specialty plastics divisions.