Principles and Strategies
Strategy
Owens Corning aspires to be a net positive company. We recognize that it is not merely sufficient to reduce our footprint on the planet, but must also expand our handprint, or positive impact, through our strategies and actions.
Materiality
In late 2013, Owens Corning commenced work with a consulting group to develop a materiality matrix which identifies the most relevant issues for the company and its stakeholders. The new materiality matrix was developed with the input of over 80 internal and external stakeholders.
2020 Goals
In 2002, we established our first set of 10-year goals to reduce our environmental footprint. By the end of 2010, we had made significant progress toward those goals, and we established a new set for 2020. These new goals raised the bar on our commitment to sustainability and reflect an increasingly holistic approach that encompasses our environmental footprint, the attributes of our products, and our desire to affect change by partnering with our customers and suppliers to deliver sustainable solutions.
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
Our approach to the 17 SDG’s is a stepwise one where we are identifying how we might 1) have direct impact, 2) have direct influence or 3) have indirect influence.
Policies and Statements
Our approach ensures that we operate in accordance with the highest ethical standards, our charter documents, all applicable laws, and stakeholder interests.
Reporting
Owens Corning is committed to forthright sharing of all relevant information of interest to our stakeholders as this is at the center of our commitment to transparency.
Environmental, Health, Safety and Product Stewardship Policy
Owens Corning is committed to the principles of environmental sustainability, product stewardship and to the safety and health of our employees.
Corporate Governance
A company’s reputation is everything. Owens Corning has a reputation not only for quality products and services, but for conducting business ethically and in compliance with all laws and regulations. This is why our Corporate Governance and our Code of Business Conduct are so important.