Dow has received a top score in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's Corporate Equality Index, highlighting its commitment to LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion. The company offers comprehensive policies and practices that support the LGBTQ+ community, including equal benefits for same-sex partners related to insurance, parental leave, and survivor benefits. Dow has established global minimum standards for paid time off for new parents and family caregivers, which apply to birthing and non-birthing parents, regardless of gender, as well as adoptive and foster parents. In the United States, fertility benefits coverage extends to same-sex couples.
Louis A. Vega, president of Dow North America and vice president of Government Affairs and Advocacy, emphasized the company's focus on fostering an inclusive environment: “Creating an environment and culture that enables employees to deliver their best is an incredible competitive advantage for us to attract and retain top caliber talent,” he said. Vega expressed pride in Dow's recognition for 19 consecutive years: “That advantage unlocks tremendous value for our enterprise as we deliver on our business strategy. I’m proud of Team Dow’s 19th year of recognition and how we live our Company values.”
The Corporate Equality Index evaluates companies based on criteria grouped under four main areas: non-discrimination policies across business entities; equitable benefits for LGBTQ+ workers and their families; support for an inclusive culture; and corporate social responsibility. The full report can be accessed online at www.hrc.org/cei.
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