Dow Vietnam was awarded the Community Contribution Award for the fifth time in a row by AmCham
The award is a recognition of Dow Vietnam’s positive contributions to strengthening the Company’s long-term commitment to the Vietnamese market.
Hanoi, Vietnam – October 30, 2019 – Dow Vietnam is honored to be awarded the Community Contribution Award by the American Chamber of Commerce in Hanoi (AmCham), marking the fifth consecutive year that Dow has been honored with the award. reputation for sustainable social responsibility activities in Vietnam. This prestigious award recognizes and honors Dow’s active contributions to helping Vietnamese people solve pressing local problems, especially in sustainable development and environmental protection. .
Ekkasit Lakkananithiphan, General Director of Dow Vietnam said: “Dow has been present in Vietnam since 1995 and since then, we have continuously realized our vision to become an important partner in the development of Vietnam’s economy. Nam and is an active member promoting the development of society. We always actively and actively cooperate with relevant partners to provide green technology and innovative solutions, contributing to the sustainable development and prosperity of the community.”
In Vietnam, Dow has implemented many projects to maximize profitsvalues for society, the environment and the economy, thereby improving people’s lives, such as:
– Recycling plastic waste as the first road in Vietnam: The project offers a circular economy solution, recycling domestic plastic waste into a new and valuable resource. Dow is developing applications new uses for household plastic waste to promote a circular economy, create value for plastics and reduce waste into the environment. The project has the participation and companionship of local authorities, infrastructure investors, asphalt suppliers, waste collectors and the materials science industry working together to solve the problem. problem of plastic waste in Vietnam.
– Coastal cleanup : Dow Vietnam collaborated with local authorities, universities, customers and related partners to launch the #PullingOurWeight cleanup campaign in Vung Tau with more than 450 participants. The activity encouraged participants, their families, friends as well as the whole community to raise awareness of environmental protection, actively collect and classify garbage and reduce the amount of waste released into the environment.
– Dow Vietnam STEM Practical Education Program : This program has supported and inspired students in innovation and entrepreneurship. Thousands of students from 6 leading technology universities in Vietnam have had the opportunity to use their expertise and innovative ideas to solve community challenges such as improving community welfare, security, and social security. food security and sustainable development.
– Developing future human resources : Dow collaborated with the Vietnam Chemistry Association to organize 17 field trips for more than 700 students majoring in chemistry to visit modern chemical plant facilities in Vietnam so that the students learn more about chemistry and future career orientation.
– Donating movable roofs to Vinh Thanh 2 Primary School, Nhon Trach, Dong Nai : Dow cooperates with local authorities and partners to donate movable roofs at the school yard, helping to improve facilities for the school and create safer and more convenient conditions for more than 800 students when participating in outdoor extracurricular activities.
Adam Sitkoff, Managing Director of AmCham Hanoi said: “We are delighted to see Dow being honored for five consecutive years for its contributions to the community. The award shows that Dow has been a pioneer in incorporating social responsibility activities into the development strategy of the business. Dow’s sustainable development projects have created long-term socio-economic values for the community.”
About Dow Vietnam
Dow has been present in Vietnam since 1995. Currently, the company has about 110 employees at 03 facilities, including 01 manufacturing plant in Dong Nai province, serving customers in the consumer care industries. consumption, infrastructure and packaging industry. Dow is a partner that contributes to Vietnam’s economic development by creating added value for advanced manufacturing industries, providing more innovative and sustainable solutions to help Vietnam solve problems. tackle challenges, while also being a caring member of the Vietnamese community. For more information, please see vn.dow.com
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines one of the industry’s broadest technology suites with integrated assets, focused innovation, and global operations to drive growth and success. The most innovative company, the most customer-oriented company, the most developed resource mobilization company, and the most sustainable scientific materials company. A portfolio of performance materials, industrial intermediates and plastics, delivering a diverse range of technology-driven products and solutions to customers in rapidly growing markets such as the packaging industry packaging, infrastructure and consumer care. Dow has 113 manufacturing plants in 31 countries and employs approximately 37,000 people. Dow’s 2018 revenue was about $50 billion. When referring to Dow or the Company, we mean Dow and its subsidiaries.
