Pledging to Act

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DOW has joined forces with the UN and other companies on World Water Day to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly focusing on Clean Water and Sanitation. This initiative coincides with the UN 2023 Water Conference, aimed at addressing water issues intensified by climate change. The Water Resilience Coalition, led by CEOs, aims to impact over 100 water-stressed basins by 2030. Dow emphasizes the importance of healthy communities for resilient businesses and commits to sharing insights and collaborating to sustainably manage freshwater resources.

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• Participation in the UN Sustainable Development Goals supports DOW's commitment to environmental responsibility.
• Engagement in initiatives like the Water Resilience Coalition aligns with global sustainability efforts.

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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / March 28, 2023 / DOW:

On World Water Day, Dow is supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Movement on Water Action alongside other member companies of the Water Resilience Coalition (WRC).

This year's World Water Day coincides with the start of the UN 2023 Water Conference, to be held March 22-24 in New York. The conference is the first of its kind in nearly 50 years and brings together stakeholders across all sectors of society. A major outcome of the conference is the UN SDG Movement on Water, of which a centerpiece is the Business Leaders' Open Call for Accelerating Action on Water.

The Open Call seeks to leverage the power of the global business community to accelerate progress on the SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation, and respond to the water issues exacerbated by climate change.

"We understand that resilient companies are built on healthy communities and ecosystems," said Andre Argenton, Dow vice president of Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) and chief sustainability officer. "By sharing our learnings and engaging with other partners through the WRC, we hope to inspire others to come together in order to sustainably manage scarce freshwater resources and accelerate actions toward achieving the United Nation's sustainable development goal for clean water and sanitation."

An initiative of the CEO Water Mandate, the WRC is a CEO-led, industry-driven coalition with the ambition to achieve positive water impact in more than 100 water-stressed basins that support over 3 billion people by 2030. Coalition companies have pledged to make needed investments in their own operations - as well as work in tandem through collective action - to build the resiliency of these freshwater basins that serve communities, industry and nature.

Hear more from Dow CEO and Chairman Jim Fitterling about what Dow is doing to impact water resilience in its own operations and through WRC.

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FAQ

What initiative did DOW support on World Water Day?

DOW supported the UN Sustainable Development Goal Movement on Water Action.

What major event coincided with World Water Day 2023?

The UN 2023 Water Conference was held from March 22-24, 2023.

What is the goal of the Water Resilience Coalition supported by DOW?

The goal is to achieve a positive water impact in over 100 water-stressed basins by 2030.

Who is the vice president of Environment, Health and Safety at DOW?

Andre Argenton is the vice president of Environment, Health and Safety and chief sustainability officer.

What is the focus of the Business Leaders' Open Call during the UN conference?

The focus is on accelerating progress on SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation.