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DowAs the Official Chemistry Company of the Olympic Games and Official Carbon Partner of Rio 2016, Dow helped the first Olympic Games in South America to build an unprecedented legacy for the whole region. From the most comprehensive carbon mitigation programme in Olympic history to an education programme that connected science and sports to seven million students, Dow celebrated its 60th anniversary in Brazil by playing a key role in the successful delivery of Rio 2016.“Dow’s partnership with the Olympic Movement enables us to use the platform of sport and the Olympic rings to demonstrate how our science and technologies can advance some of the world’s most pressing challenges – from climate change to more sustainable construction.” Louis Vega, Vice-President, Dow Olympic & Sports Solutions 20Projects related to Rio 2016’s extended infrastructure2.2 MillionTons of GHG reduced181,000Additional students reached by Transforma education programme058 SPONSORSHIP