1. RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGY

2. O U R C O M M I T M E N T
DOW IS COMMITTED TO USING RESOURCES MORE EFFICIENTLY,
PROVIDING VALUE TO OUR CUSTOMERS AND STAKEHOLDERS,
DELIVERING SOLUTIONS FOR CUSTOMER NEEDS AND ENHANCING
THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS.
AS PART OF OUR TRANSPARENCY, AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO
ACHIEVING OUR SUSTAINABILITY GOALS, WE INVITE YOU TO
VIEW OUR MOST RECENT PUBLIC REPORTS.

3. RISK MANAGEMENT DEFINED
BUSINESS RISK:
THE PROBABILITY OF LOSS INHERENT IN AN
ORGANIZATION’S OPERATIONS AND
ENVIRONMENT THAT MAY IMPAIR ITS
ABILITY TO PROVIDE RETURNS ON
INVESTMENTS.
MANAGEMENT :
THE ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATED WITH
OPERATING A COMPANY, SUCH AS
CONTROLLING, LEADING, MONITORING,
ORGANIZING, AND PLANNING..

4. RISK MANAGEMENT CATEGORIES
STRATEGIC OPERATIONAL
FINANCIAL HUMAN CAPITAL
REGULATORY GOVERNANCE

5. IMPORTANCE OF PROACTIVELY
MANAGING RISK
PROACTIVE
COSTEFFECTIVE
PROVENRISKMANAGEMENTMETHODOLOGY
GAINORMAINTAIN COMPETITIVE EDGE
FORWARDTHINKING
RISK MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES ARE CRUCIAL TO
LONG-TERM GROWTH AND FUTURE PROFITABILITY.
C-LEVEL RISK OVERSIGHT FUNCTIONS ARE BEING
ESTABLISHED, SUCH AS THE CHIEF RISK OFFICER.
INVESTMENTS IN RISK MANAGEMENT ARE EXPECTED
TO INCREASE IN THE NEXT TWO YEARS.
“WHATIF?”
REACTIVE
EXPENSIVE
TICBOXAPPROACH
EVENTDRIVENIMPLEMENTATIONS
LOSSOFCOMPETITIVENESS
LACKOFRISKMANAGEMENTTRAININGAND
UNDERSTANDING
INEFFECTIVECOMMUNICATION
“WHATIF?”
VS.

6. DOW CHEMICAL
RISK MANAGEMENT GOALS & OBJECTIVES
• DEVELOP A COMMON UNDERSTANDING OF RISK ACROSS MULTIPLE
FUNCTIONS AND BUSINESS UNITS SO WE CAN MANAGE RISK COST-
EFFECTIVELYONANENTERPRISEWIDEBASIS.
• DEVELOPCONSISTENTANDCOMPREHENSIVEREPORTINGPROCEDURES.
• MONITORRISKANDCONTINGENCYRESOLUTION.
• PROVIDEFEEDBACKOFANALYSISANDMITIGATIONFORFUTURERISK
ASSESSMENTANDALLOCATION.
• ACHIEVE A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF RISK FOR COMPETITIVE
ADVANTAGE.
• BUILDSAFEGUARDSAGAINSTEARNINGS-RELATEDSURPRISES.
• BUILD AND IMPROVE CAPABILITIES TO RESPOND EFFECTIVELY TO LOW
PROBABILITY,CRITICAL,CATASTROPHICRISKS.
• ACHIEVE COST SAVINGS THROUGH BETTER MANAGEMENT OF INTERNAL
RESOURCES.
• ALLOCATECAPITALMOREEFFICIENTLY.

7. DOW CHEMICAL
RISK ASSESSMENT PROCESS

8. Strategic risks taken on by an organization in the pursuit of
value:
• Market Shares
• Human Capital
Financial Risks associated with:
• Credit risks associated with the potential for not
receiving payments owed by debtors
• Risks associated with the long-term
sources of finance used.
Operational risks relative to an organization, that can be
controlled:
• Risk associated with design and pre-modification
• Changes in technology
• Accidents
Governance risks associated with:
• Improper Chemical Risk Assessment
• Inadequate Process Safety Management
• Law Suits
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9. STRATEGICAL MANAGEMENT FOR
EACH RISK FACTOR
• SCIENTIFIC ASSESSMENT
• CHEMICAL MANAGEMENT
• CONSIDER ALL PARTIES
• MAKING TIMELY DECISIONS
• PRODUCT SUBSTITUTION
• PREEMPTIVE ACTION

10. Monitor Risk Management Plan
WHY IS MONITORING IMPORTANT?
• TO EVALUATE
• TO MODIFY
• TO ENSURE THE ORGANIZATION IS
ACHIEVING ITS AIMS AND OBJECTIVES;
• TO ENSURE RESOURCES ARE USED
EFFICIENTLY TO ACHIEVE THE BEST
RESULTS OR EFFECTS;
• TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE LAWS, AND
WORKING WITHIN ITS POLICY FRAMEWORK.
MONITORING STRATEGY
THE DOW CHEMICAL RISK ASSESSMENT
COMMITTEE WILL:
• EFFECTIVELY COMMUNICATE THE IMPORTANCE OF
RISK MANAGEMENT TO STAFF
• SET-UP A SCHEDULE IN ORDER TO REVIEW THE
PROGRESS OF THE RISK MANAGEMENT STRATEGY
• STAY ABREAST OF TECHNOLOGICAL CHANGES OR
ADVANCES IN THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY.
• ADHERE TO ALL GOVERNMENTAL AND
REGULATORY LAWS.
• ON-GOING TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF STAFF
REGARDING RISK MANAGEMENT

12. DOW CHEMICAL’S
SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES
Sustainability
Innovation
for
Tomorrow
Partners for
Change
Responsible
Operations
Smart
Solutions
For Today
DOW CHEMICAL
SUSTAINABILITY MODEL

14. References
• Bureau Van DIJK. (2014). Retrieved from
http://www.bvdinfo.com/industrynews/procurement-and-risk-management/-
proactive-approach-the-key-to-strong-risk-
management/801652148#sthash.GgaqdHQm.dpuf
• Dow Chemical. (2014). Retrieved from
http://www.dow.com/sustainability/commit.htm
• Risk Management. (2008). Retrieved from http://
https://riskanalyse.wordpress.com/tag/external-risk/