Dow Commits to Conduct an Independent Racial Equity Audit
March 21, 2022
Chemical company Dow is committing to conduct an independent Racial Equity Audit of its operations, products, policies, and services. Investor Advocates for Social Justice (IASJ) will work with the company and independent auditor to address environmental justice, human rights, and racial equity concerns. The audit, expected to be published in 2023, will include input from a range of stakeholders, including employees, civic organizations, and community members.
Read Dow’s press release here.
“Committing to a Racial Equity Audit is a critical step in confronting the legacy of systemic racism and its impacts on communities of color in the United States. We look forward to working with Dow to address these concerns and to help pave the way for companies to examine and dismantle structures that contribute to systemic racism.”
Courtney Wicks
Executive Director, IASJ
"Centering the voices of environmental justice communities will be critical to ensuring the interests, values, safety and prosperity of all Dow’s employees and the communities in which it operates are fairly represented."
Sr. Ethel Howley
School Sisters of Notre Dame Cooperative Investment Fund
