Dow Inc
Dow's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Dow completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Dow has also provided a category-level breakdown for 14 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Location-Based | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | 0000000 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
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Insights into Dow's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Dow amounted to 30,070,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent. This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Dow decreased by 0.2%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.
Dow's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Dow's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Dow were 26,630,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Has Dow reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Dow's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 6.23%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Dow's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Dow's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.
What are Dow's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Dow reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,110,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method, and 3,440,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.
Has Dow reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Dow's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based) have decreased by 54.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Dow's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) have remained relatively stable, indicating that Dow 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.
What methodology does Dow use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Dow reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.
Dow's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Dow's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Dow reported 77,230,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.
The 2024 disclosure of Dow includes a breakdown across 10 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.
Dow's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Dow's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Dow reported total Scope 3 emissions of 77,230,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).
Approximately 61.45% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 38.55% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.
Has Dow reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Dow's Scope 3 emissions have increased by 11.66%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.
Compared to the previous year (2023), Dow's Scope 3 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Dow 's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Dow disclose?
In 2024, Dow reported emissions for 10 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.
This reflects a high level of granularity and transparency in the company's emissions reporting.
What are the main sources of Dow's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Dow's Scope 3 emissions were:
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 40,040,000 tCOâ‚‚e (51.85%)
- End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products (Cat. 12): 20,830,000 tCOâ‚‚e (26.97%)
- Use of Sold Products (Cat. 11): 4,720,000 tCOâ‚‚e (6.11%)
Dow's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Dow's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Dow reported a total carbon footprint of 107,300,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 3.44% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.
The largest contributor to Dow's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 71.98% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 1 emissions at 24.82%.