Worldwide

awards

2009

The journey to creating an environment where all employees feel comfortable is ongoing and constantly evolving. Along the way, we have received a number of external affirmations indicating that we are on the right path.

  • Dow's Building Engineering and Science Talent (BEST) Program was awarded the Golden Torch Award for Corporate Diversity Leadership by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  • Dow's Building Engineering and Science Talent (BEST) Program was awarded the Golden Torch Award for Corporate Diversity Leadership by the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE).

  • Dow was named Top 50 Company for Executive Women by the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE). This prestigious designation demonstrates the advancement of women within the company.

  • Dow Brazil received the Diversity Seal from the São Paulo State Government for efforts to promote diversity among its work force.

  • For the fifth consecutive year, Dow achieved 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index which recognizes Dow as among the best places to work for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality.
     

    2008

  • Dow was named one of 100 Best Companies in 2007 and 2008 by Working Mother Magazine.
  • Dow was named one of the Top 50 Companies for Diverse Managers to Work by Diversity MBA magazine.
  • Dow is a recipient of the New Freedom Initiative Award given by the U.S. Department of Labor for our programs pertaining to people with disabilities.
  • Dow was honored as the first company in the chemical industry to achieve a 100 percent rating on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index and continues to retain its 100 percent score.
  • Dow has been ranked among the “best places to work” by the National Society of Black Engineers and Working Woman Magazine.
  • Dow was ranked among the top 50 “employers of choice” in America by Women Engineer Magazine.
  • Dow was named one of the "Top 20 Best Workplaces" in Germany (2006 - 2008), one of the "Top 15 Workplaces" in Argentina in 2006, one of the "Top 10 Workplaces" in Spain in 2005 and a "Best Place to Work" in Brazil for 10 years in a row.
  • Dow was recognized as one of China’s top employers by The Corporate Research Foundation (CRF) International and China’s leading media organizations

  • Dow received the 2008 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles, Platinum Award, given by the U.S. National Business Group on Health (NBGH) to acknowledge employers working to improve their workers' health, productivity and quality of life.

    2007

  • Dow was a finalist for the Out & Equal Award and has been recognized several times by Out & Equal Workplace Advocates as a nominee for the Workplace Significant Achievement Award.
  • Dow was selected as one of the Top 100 Companies for Women in Corporate America by Women 3.0 Magazine.

  • Dow was recognized in Mexico as a “Super Company, the place every body wants to work for.”

“Building a diverse and inclusive work environment not only benefits employees but is imperative for Dow to compete in the global economy.  It is critical to our customers, suppliers and those who we wish to attract to our great company.”
Carol Dudley
Senior Vice President, Basic Chemicals