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London Olympics

No, I will not. Meredith Alexander goes on:"““And the only way to ensure that the victims' side of the story was told was to do so in public.””" She concludes:"““I would like to see Dow take responsibility for the Bhopal tragedy and finally ensure that real justice is achieved for the victims and the families of those who died. This would be a true Olympic legacy.””" Finally, I turn to the wider issues regarding Dow's reputational and ethical suitability to be an Olympic partner. In relation to ethical sourcing, the Olympic Delivery Authority guidelines on procurement policy state:"““The ODA will seek to work with suppliers who have a good track record in human rights and who use goods and materials that have been produced 'ethically'. This includes seeking suppliers who operate within the laws of their country and who do not have discriminatory practices.””" Bearing that in mind, it is difficult to see how LOCOG could justify appointing Dow as a sponsor, given the facts that were known at the time about the company and its wider regard for law and regulation. The key facts are these. In February 2007, the Securities and Exchange Commission in New York imposed a cease and desist order on Dow Chemical for its improper payment practice and improper accounting. In September 2010, Dow was blacklisted by the Indian Government for bribing officials in order to fast track licensing of the chemical Dursban, which has been found to be dangerous to human health in the USA. A report by Innovest indicates that Dow failed to disclose in statements to investors its $2 million settlement of a consumer fraud lawsuit brought by the New York State Attorney-General in 2003.