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Environment, Health and Safety Committee

Environment, Health and Safety Committee Members

Jacqueline K. Barton, Chair
Arnold A. Allemang
Andrew N. Liveris
Geoffery E. Merszei
Dennis H. Reilley
James M. Ringler
Ruth G. Shaw

Purpose:
The Environment, Health and Safety Committee of the Board of Directors (the "Committee") assists the Board of Directors in fulfilling its oversight responsibilities by assessing the effectiveness of environment, health and safety programs and initiatives that support the Environment, Health and Safety policy of the Company and by advising the Board on matters impacting corporate social responsibility and Dow’s public reputation.

Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the Committee include:

  1. Reviewing the status of the Company's environment, health and safety policies and performance, including processes to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  2. Reviewing and providing input to the Company on the management of current and emerging environment, health and safety issues.
  3. Reporting periodically to the Board of Directors on environment, health and safety matters affecting the Company.
  4. Reviewing the status of the Company’s philanthropy initiatives.
  5. Reviewing the Company’s diversity and inclusion philosophy, commitment and results.
  6. Reviewing the Company’s public policy and advocacy priorities.
  7. Reviewing the Company’s initiatives to build reputation.
  8. Reviewing the Company’s progress on sustainable development.

Membership:
The Committee shall consist of at least three members to be elected by the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors shall designate a Committee Chair.

Meetings:
The Committee shall meet at least three times a year, and additionally as appropriate. A majority of the members shall constitute a quorum. Minutes of each meeting will be taken and recorded.

Annual Review of the Charter and Performance:
The Committee Charter shall be reviewed at least annually and revised as appropriate. The Committee shall conduct an annual performance self evaluation.

Reports to the Board of Directors:
The Committee shall make regular reports to the Board of Directors.

Themes – EH&S – Reputation – Sustainability