Sustainability is rooted in the idea that people deserve the opportunity to enjoy a high quality of life. That’s why we consistently seek to engage with communities around the world, especially in the places where our people live and work. It’s an idea that is very much in keeping with our values — especially the idea that we are dedicated to caring for our people and our communities.

While financial support is an essential element of our approach to corporate citizenship, we are proud of the fact that our employees are very much at the center of our efforts around the world. Their volunteerism is a key driver of our community engagement efforts, and in many ways, they guide our philanthropic endeavors.

In fact, it’s our goal that by 2030, 100% of our employees will be actively engaged in their communities through company-sponsored activities.

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Volunteers from Owens Corning gather around the new home owner from a completed Habitat for Humanity build

Working Together for a Healthier Ålö Bay

The Parainen team came together to support the restoration of Ålö Bay, volunteering their time to help improve water quality and biodiversity in the local community. Volunteers cleared shoreline vegetation, prepared access routes, and readied aeration equipment, helping advance the bay's long-term ecological recovery.

Owens Corning volunteers stand along the shoreline of Ålö Bay during an environmental restoration project, helping improve water quality and biodiversity through habitat restoration efforts.

Volunteers Help Beautify Aurora House

WHQ volunteers spent a day gardening at Aurora House, helping create a more welcoming and uplifting environment for women and children experiencing homelessness.

Owens Corning volunteers pose together in a community garden beneath a wooden pergola, surrounded by plants, gardening tools, and buckets during a volunteer beautification project.

Yarrow Team Assembles Snack Packs for Children

The Yarrow team came together to assemble more than 400 snack packs in support of Chilliwack Bowls of Hope Society's school lunch program. 100 volunteers helped provide nutritious food to 420 children and support local efforts to address food insecurity.

Owens Corning employees gather at tables during a volunteer event, assembling snack packs in support of Chilliwack Bowls of Hope Society's school lunch program in Yarrow, British Columbia.

OUR PRIORITIES

Owens Corning contributes to thriving communities — where we work, where we live, and anywhere we have the potential to make a positive impact. Our work around the world has helped improve lives everywhere. We focus on three priorities that are essential for equitable communities.

Safe & Efficient Housing

Because we make building materials, we’re well-positioned to help provide shelter in communities around the world.

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Basic Health

We are working in our communities to make sure basic health needs are available to all.

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Education & Opportunity

Members of our communities have equal access to education and employment opportunities.

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The Owens Corning Foundation

The Owens Corning Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that was established in 1978 to enhance lives through charitable contributions. The foundation supports Owens Corning’s stakeholder communities throughout the U.S. and across the globe through strategic partnerships. Additionally, the foundation engages employees through multiple programs designed to encourage volunteerism and giving.

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