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We apply our innovative thinking and technology know-how to help our
customers achieve their sustainability goals. As an example, we're helping
textile manufacturers with eco-solutions.
Dow Corning has purchased renewable energy certificates (RECs) from NextEra
Energy Resources, through its EarthEra initiative,
for 2010 and 2011. The RECs purchased will help balance the environmental
impact of carbon emissions at the Corporate Headquarters. All funds from the
purchase are placed in the EarthEra
Renewable Energy Trust, where 100 percent of funds are used to build new
renewable energy generating facilities in the United States.
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Community: We believe in being active members of the communities where we live and
work, and contributing to the well-being of our society. Find out how
employees are helping discover, serve and innovate through the Dow Corning Citizen Service Corps.
Employees: Our employees are the source of our ideas, actions,
and performance. We want them to have rewarding careers and to work in an atmosphere
that helps them reach their full potential. Dow Corning is recognized around
the world as a great place to work.
Safety: Safety is one of the core values that drive our
business decisions. In the firm belief that Safe work IS our job, we
focus on preventing accidents, eliminating their root causes, and managing
chemicals responsibly throughout their life cycles. We work to
ensure our products and services are safe, effective and their intended
uses are accurately described, consistent with the principles of
Responsible Care®.
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As we work to create products, processes and technologies that meet
environmental and social needs, we are also focused on our own environmental
impact as a company. Our sustainability reports show the progress we are
making.
2011 Sustainability Updates
2011
Sustainability Full Report
2011
Sustainability Summary Report
Annual
Sustainability Archives
Eco-Innovation
: We’re using our eco-innovation model and principles to help conserve
precious natural resources; reduce waste and increase use of renewable energy
materials.
EHS Certifications
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