Vietnam, on June 27, 2017, Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) launched its 2017 Leadership in Action (LIA) Program in Vietnam, thereby reaffirming Dow’s long-term commitment to becoming a global leader. become a key sustainable development partner of Vietnam. Accordingly, Dow will partner with 6 strategic NGOs and universities in Hanoi and Hai Phong to contribute to enhancing Vietnam’s competitive advantage in the market as well as addressing challenges in the region. localities to improve the lives of the people. These partnerships provide Dow with the opportunity to further develop relationships with key partners in an effort to drive strategic growth in the Asia Pacific region.
As part of Dow’s long-term commitments to promote a sustainable planet and society, the LIA program is Dow’s specific commitment to the Global Citizenship project; Be at the heart of Dow’s Sustainable Development Goals through 2025; and is also the contribution of Dow’s top talent and experience to build sustainable communities around the world. Through experiences gained from market realities in communities around the world, members of the LIA Program gain a long-term vision for business development in emerging markets. In addition, these members have established close relationships locally to pave the way for business opportunities and market development.
This year, Dow leaders will address issues related to water quality and access, environmental cleanup, education and career direction. These groups will collaborate with representatives of NGOs for five months to respond to local needs and solve local real-time problems using initiative and expertise. Dow subjects, including a field trip program in September to make projects better.
Kenny Ogawa, President, Southeast Asia, Dow, said: “Leadership in action is our fantastic partnership that provides the opportunity to bring the best talent and passion to work at Dow. community. In partnership with local organizations, we will contribute our hands-on experience to solving the challenges facing the community so that we can develop practical solutions that bring about long-term change. term.”
During its more than 22 years in Vietnam, Dow products have been used by local manufacturers as essential inputs for safe and clean drinking water solutions, the construction and infrastructure industries. , home appliance, electronics, automotive industry, footwear and packaging industry. Notably, corporate social responsibility activities are an integral part of Dow’s business in Vietnam. Typically, there is a project to sponsor more than 30 water purification systems for schools and hospitals in Vietnam to provide safe drinking water for thousands of students, patients and people in difficult circumstances; sponsoring an emergency portable water purification system for the Vietnam Red Cross Society; Contributing to equipping knowledge on cleaner production and waste management for over 2.
Vietnam is the fifth destination of the Leadership in Action (LIA) program. To date, the LIA program has had 202 Dow employees join 35 NGOs to benefit the communities of the Philippines, Ghana, Ethiopia and Indonesia.
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