Dow

After a merger with DuPont, the former Dow Chemical Company operates under the name Dow Inc. The company is one of the largest producers of plastics in the world and the foremost supplier of polyethylene (PE) resin. It is also known as the world’s largest producer of polyalkylene glycols and chlorine. Dow operates over 100 manufacturing sites in 31 countries.

Total score

12 / 48

Grade summary

In this year’s ranking, Dow has increased the number of hazardous chemicals it produces or uses. Also, after having reduced its portfolio of persistent chemicals in last year’s ranking, it has now increased again…