Cutting-edge materials science leads the green revolution in ESG – an interview with Dr. Jing Dong, General Manager of Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainable Development at Dow Asia Pacific

In 2004, Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) was first proposed by the United Nations Global Compact, and has now become a new code of conduct and evaluation system for measuring and judging the sustainable development of enterprises and fulfilling social responsibilities, and has gradually become a global consensus

How can Dow advocate for ESG and proactively address unprecedented global environmental security challenges? In this regard, Dr.

Climate protection: Promote carbon emission reduction in the industrial chain

Reporter: Addressing climate change is one of the most concerned global issues at present, and it is also the focus

Dong Jing: In order to accelerate the protection of the earth, Dow plans to reduce net carbon emissions by 5 million tons per year by 2030, that is, an overall reduction of 15% from 2020; And achieve carbon neutrality by 2050

Dow has taken several actions around the world to achieve its sustainability goals

In China, by installing a new distillation tower at Dow's Zhangjiagang production site, the base can reduce steam consumption by 13% per year, which is expected to reduce carbon dioxide equivalent by 21,000 tons, contributing

Reporter: In the face of the "double carbon" goal, all walks of life are seeking transformation, how can Dow better meet the new needs of downstream users?

Dong Jing: The user's demand for green transformation of materials is one of the core directions of

Circular economy: build a new business format to reduce plastic pollution

Reporter: In the face of the rapid increase in plastic waste around the world, improving utilization efficiency and building a recycling system for waste plastics has become a top priority

Dong Jing: The development of circular economy is an important way to

Reporter: The task of recycling plastic waste in China is equally urgent

Dong Jing: China's 14th Five-Year Plan clearly proposes to strengthen the prevention and control

Dow has partnered with dairy brand Daily Xianyu to process more than 6,000 discarded milk bottles and other plastic waste into polymer-modified asphalt (PMA) through innovative asphalt modification technology, paving a road

Dow has partnered with Libai Group and Fujian Kaida Group to help design and produce China's first fully recyclable Libai laundry bead packaging

Dow has innovated plastic pallets with Letachi Technology and Shangnan Complex through polyolefin elastomer (POE) material technology, extending its reuse life by 150% and reducing its carbon footprint

We advocate that the recyclability and renewability be fully considered when designing the front end of plastic products, so as to improve the recovery rate of waste plastics and the high-value utilization rate of recycling, and further cultivate new formats and models that are conducive to standardizing recycling and recycling and reducing plastic pollution

Safer materials: Make chemistry more open and transparent

Reporter: Safety and environmental protection are the foundation

Dong Jing: Adhering to strict safety and environmental protection standards will not only help consolidate the leading position of the enterprise, but also transform it into a green driving force for
sustainable development.
We always value our corporate citizenship responsibilities in China, working to improve the way our products are designed and manufactured to bring safer materials to market; At the same time, open dialogue
with value chain partners, customers and the public.
We integrate safety and environmental risks into the entire life cycle of our products, creating more sustainable innovation opportunities and creating sustainable value
for our customers by measuring the economic and environmental impact of our products, processes and services from raw materials to the final disposal of waste.

Reporter: How does Dow promote the concept of responsible care in China to help the sustainable development of the industry and society?

Dong Jing: Promoting the concept of responsible care is an important part
of Dow's sustainable development strategy.
By working closely with customers, suppliers, local government agencies, educational institutions, NGOs, communities and more, Dow is committed to promoting the sustainable development of the
entire industry and society in China.

Dow joins the China Ministry of Emergency Management's security expert group to share expertise
in hazardous chemicals safety across the industry.
The company is also working with the Chinese Academy of Environmental Sciences to improve scientific management and practice in the field of environmental and chemicals in China
.

As one of the first member companies to join the International Chemical Manufacturing Association (AICM), Dow actively conducts "Open House for the Public" to spread the growing number of safe operations and sustainability concepts and measures to the public
.

Dow also launched the S4tar program, which annually evaluates key performance indicators (KPIs) in the areas of supplier safety, sustainability, social responsibility and services, and awards related awards
each year.

Since 2007, Dow has partnered with the Youth Achievement Organization (China) to conduct the "Our Cities" course to educate students on the importance of
environmental protection and sustainability in urban planning and development.

In the future, Dow will continue to actively practice and advocate the concept of ESG green development, fulfill its mission and responsibility, innovate scientific and technological solutions for materials chemistry, and promote the comprehensive green transformation
of economic and social development.