Dow Chemical International Pvt. Ltd. (Dow India) has been honoured as one of the Best Companies for Women in India (BCWI)—Manufacturing, inducted into the Hall of Fame (5 years in Best Companies), and featured in the Most Inclusive Companies Index (MICI) for 2024 by Avtar & Seramount.
This year's evaluation included 361 companies across various industries, highlighting Dow India's significant contributions to fostering an inclusive environment where women can thrive.
"We are delighted to be recognised as one of the Best Companies for Women in India—Manufacturing, as well as for being inducted into the Hall of Fame and the Most Inclusive Companies Index. These accolades underscore our commitment and actions towards creating an inclusive work culture at Dow," said Chandrakant Nayak, CEO and Country President, Dow India. "Embracing diversity drives economic growth and fosters unique solutions that benefit all stakeholders. We are proud to have more women in leadership roles and to promote a workplace where diverse perspectives thrive, enabling us to positively impact society and work towards a more equitable future."
At the launch of the 9th edition of BCWI, Dr. Saundarya Rajesh, Founder-President of Avtar Group, remarked: "India today stands at a unique juncture with respect to women's workforce participation. At Avtar, we are committed to raising the bar on gender diversity, equity, and inclusion. This year's study is another step in recognising organisations that are leading initiatives to increase and empower women in the workforce. It is remarkable to see companies across geographies demonstrating their commitment to creating work environments where diversity thrives. The BCWI study and MICI continue to be beacons of progress, and as we move forward, we remain committed to enabling workplaces where equality becomes a reality. We congratulate the recognised companies for their unwavering dedication to DEI in both actions and spirit."
Commenting on the MICI study, Subha V. Barry, President of Seramount, added: "The Most Inclusive Companies Index helps organisations in India identify gaps and develop strategies, programs, tools, and resources to raise the standard of DEI initiatives for under-represented talent, including gender, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, and different generations. We celebrate the leadership, employees, and initiatives that foster an inclusive environment where all talent can thrive."
Dow India's recognition stems from its focus on diversity and inclusion, with targeted programs supporting people with disabilities and the LGBTQ+ community. These initiatives aim to attract, retain, and advance diverse talent, demonstrating Dow's unwavering commitment to creating an equitable workplace for all.