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Overview
Our commitment to social responsibility extends around the globe – first, to Dow employees and our neighbors in the communities where we operate. As they have a direct relationship with our Company, it stands to reason that they are the priority focus of our social responsibility policy and practice.
Dow employees – and the knowledge they possess – comprise one of our Company's most valuable assets. Our employees make invention and innovation possible, which is to say they breathe life into our Company, continuously renewing our science and technology. To perform effectively, Dow employees need to know what to do, they need to know how to do it, and they have to want to do it. That is why Dow's "People Strategy" is so important. This strategy addresses all facets of our relationship with our employees. It helps us to attract and retain outstanding professionals, provide them with continuous learning, encourage performance excellence, achieve diversity, and develop leaders at all levels.
Maintaining strong relationships with our communities is also a priority and is covered by Dow social responsibility policies. Dow communities tend to be smaller in size and our corporate presence is often very significant. We interact closely with local businesses, governments, community groups, and individuals both collectively as Dow and individually as members of the community.
To ensure that our local operations reflect our global commitment to the Triple Bottom Line, we pursue community sustainability at each of our operating sites. There is no universal prescription to achieve the sustainability “ideal” in every community. However, by maintaining ongoing dialogue with community members, we are learning how we can best contribute to improved quality-of-life in each community where we operate.
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