Midland, MI - February 17, 2011

Posted externally every quarter for public review, The Dow Chemical Company's (NYSE: DOW) 2015 Sustainability Goals Update is now available on dow.com. The special Mid-Point Report includes sustainability stories and progress updates for each of the Company's seven Sustainability Goals, which were established in 2006.

"Last quarter marked a significant milestone in our journey - the mid-point of our 2015 Sustainability Goals," said Neil Hawkins, Dow's vice president of Sustainability and EH&S. "Considering Dow's historic transformation and some challenging economic times, we have made tremendous progress in the last five years. Individual efforts by Dow people have had a positive impact on our bottom line, our communities, and on the planet we share. 2011 will be another year for showcasing Dow innovations that address world challenges while delivering business growth."

This past December, Dow finalized the details of its collaboration with The Nature Conservancy - a 5-year agreement that will help Dow and other companies recognize, value and incorporate nature into global business goals, decisions and strategies. The company also announced its global partnership with the International Year of Chemistry to bring attention to the value of chemistry in solving world challenges.

More highlights from the mid-point report that exemplify the company's recent contributions to a more sustainable world include:

Innovations for Tomorrow 

We contribute to the sustainability of society and our planet by developing innovative technologies for current and future markets.

  • DOW POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles Receive UL Certification
  • Water Technology Enables World's Largest Desalination Plant 
  • Dow Secures Renewable Biomass Energy Source at Brazilian Facility

Partners for Change 

We are leaders in advancing all aspects of sustainability, openly collaborating with customers, suppliers, communities, civil society and governments.

  • Dow Honors Winners of Sustainability Innovation Student Challenge
  • WaterHealth International Named a 2010 Global Cleantech 100 Company
  • Dow Helping to Advance Product Stewardship in China

Smart Solutions for Today 

Our technologies enable our customers, and their customers, to develop more sustainable products and service.

  • Dow Achieves Record Supply of Heat Transfer Fluids for Concentrating Solar Power 
  • Dow Personal Care Unveils EcoSmooth Conditioning Polymers 
  • Dow Building Solutions Products Achieve Cradle to Cradle® Recertification

Responsible Operations 

Our infrastructure has a positive impact on our company, our communities and ourselves; our operations are a model for others, wherever we operate.

  • Dow Completes Responsible Care® Certification Cycle 
  • Dow Chosen as Most Admired Chemical Company in Brazil 
  • Dow Recognized as Finalist for International Workplace Health Promotion Award

For more information about Dow's sustainability best practices, visit dow.com.

About Dow

Dow combines the power of science and technology with the "Human Element" to passionately innovate what is essential to human progress. The Company connects chemistry and innovation with the principles of sustainability to help address many of the world's most challenging problems such as the need for clean water, renewable energy generation and conservation, and increasing agricultural productivity. Dow's diversified industry-leading portfolio of specialty chemical, advanced materials, agrosciences and plastics businesses delivers a broad range of technology-based products and solutions to customers in approximately 160 countries and in high growth sectors such as electronics, water, energy, coatings and agriculture. In 2010, Dow had annual sales of $53.7 billion and employed approximately 50,000 people worldwide. The Company's more than 5,000 products are manufactured at 188 sites in 35 countries across the globe. References to "Dow" or the "Company" mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise expressly noted.www.dow.com.


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