Dow and the U.S. Green Building Council Work Together to Support Sustainable Cities and Promote Energy Efficiency

Dow and USGBC collaborate on solutions that contribute to safer,
healthier environment, delivering on the commitment to a sustainable,
prosperous future

MIDLAND, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dow
Building Solutions, a global business unit of DowDuPont Specialty
Products division, today introduced a collaboration with the U.S.
Green Building Council (USGBC) to deliver solutions that contribute
to building more sustainable communities and cities. Dow, a Worldwide
Partner and Official Chemistry Company of the Olympic Movement and the
Official Carbon Partner of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), is
seeking to develop carbon mitigation projects in built environments. The
goal of the collaboration is to measurably reduce greenhouse gas (GHG)
emissions through improved energy efficiency in buildings. Both parties
will take learnings from the collaboration to develop trainings and
build capacity in the industry to catalyze broader energy efficiency
efforts worldwide.

The latest
data indicate that buildings are currently responsible for about
one-third of global energy consumption, and about 30 percent of global
energy-related CO2 emissions and 20 percent of total CO2 emissions.
In an effort to reduce these emissions, Dow and USGBC will collectively
advise two cities or communities to help in achieving LEED, or
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, certification. With more
than 2.2 million square feet of space certifying every day, LEED is the
most widely used green building rating system in the world. Available
for all building and home project types as well as cities and
communities, LEED provides a framework to create healthy, highly
efficient and cost-saving green buildings. LEED certification is a
globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement used in more
than 167 countries.

As the Official
Carbon Partner of the IOC, Dow is leveraging the Olympic brand to
drive engagement and implement a series of impactful mitigation projects
around the world. The projects aim to balance the IOC’s operational
carbon footprint while demonstrating environmental leadership on a
global level. Each project will help drive the adoption of low-carbon
innovations and provide third party verified GHG emissions reductions.

“Many communities around the world understand the need to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and are looking for ways to achieve this
strategy. We are proud to partner with USGBC, the indisputable leader of
third party green building standards and certifications, through our
shared vision of creating a sustainable built environment,” said Greg
Bergtold, director of advocacy for Dow Building Solutions. “This
partnership will offer expertise from Dow and USGBC that will not only
directly help selected communities reduce their carbon footprint, but
will also pave the way for other communities to do the same.”

“As USGBC aims to accelerate sustainable, healthy and resilient
communities, cities and cultures globally, we seek to create
partnerships with those that can help address the unique needs of the
local community,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, CEO at USGBC. “By working with
Dow, we can extend the reach of the green building marketplace. Together
we can create real progress with lasting benefits to the environment and
society at large.”

As part of its 2025
Sustainability Goals, Dow seeks to strengthen its relationships with
organizations such as USGBC that can help lead the transition to a
cleaner and greener planet and society. Dow remains committed to
applying its science and engineering expertise to create sustainable
solutions to these challenges across the globe. Adhering to its goals,
Dow continues to reduce its own footprint and takes the lead in
developing a blueprint for a more resilient future.

About Dow Building Solutions

Dow Building Solutions serves the residential and commercial building
and construction markets with an industry-leading portfolio of products
and integrated systems designed to insulate and seal the whole building
envelope. Beginning more than 75 years ago with our flagship STYROFOAM™
Brand Extruded Polystyrene (XPS) Foam Insulation, Dow has continued to
offer innovative insulation, weatherization and air sealing solutions
that work behind the scenes – above grade, below grade – to help
builders and contractors deliver more comfortable, durable and
affordable buildings. Follow Dow Building Solutions on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn
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About DowDuPont Specialty Products Division

DowDuPont Specialty Products, a division of DowDuPont, Inc. (NYSE:
DWDP), is a global innovation leader with technology-based materials,
ingredients and solutions that help transform industries and everyday
life. Our employees apply diverse science and expertise to help
customers advance their best ideas and deliver essential innovations in
key markets including electronics, transportation, building and
construction, health and wellness, food and worker safety. DowDuPont
intends to separate the Specialty Products Division into an independent,
publicly traded company. More information can be found www.dow-dupont.com.

About the U.S. Green Building Council

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is committed to a prosperous and
sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green
buildings. USGBC works toward its mission of market transformation
through its LEED green building program, robust educational offerings, a
nationwide network of chapters and affiliates, the annual Greenbuild
International Conference & Expo, the Center
for Green Schools and advocacy
in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings
and communities. For more information, visit usgbc.org
and connect on Twitter,
Facebook
and LinkedIn.

Contacts

Guillaume Artois
The Dow Chemical Company
+1.989.633
4573
[email protected]
or
Jessica
Robinson
Dow Building Solutions
+1.989.638 8066
[email protected]
or
Mike
Heymsfield
Edelman
+1.650.762 2847
[email protected]