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One of the more difficult dilemmas facing global companies is the task of attempting to "level the playing field" for all employees regardless of local economic conditions, traditions, and cultural biases. Dow has taken a proactive approach to this challenge by adopting and implementing a set of 13 global people policies. The latest addition is the new Labor/Human Rights Policy Statement, which affirms our belief that "respect for the dignity, rights, and ambitions of all people is a cornerstone of business excellence in the 21st century." The policy statement also specifies that Dow "recognizes and respects all labor and employment laws – including those respecting freedom of association, privacy, and equal employment opportunity – wherever it operates."  Additionally in 2003, we developed a separate standard on child labor and updated our Code of Business Conduct to reflect the various changes in policies over the last several years. The Code of Business Conduct applies to all employees, officers, and directors.

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