We’re thrilled the United Nations has designated 2022 as the International Year of Glass. As a company founded on glass innovation, we see both the practicality and the beauty of glass—in fact, it’s hard to separate the extraordinary duality of such a versatile and durable material. It’s truly a material worth celebrating.

The foundation for our sustainability aspirations and our growth strategy is our mission — to build a sustainable future through material innovation. In 2021, our people thrived while persevering through continuing challenges and crises around the world that are changing social, political, and economic landscapes everywhere. We are extremely proud of our global Owens Corning team for their resolve and resiliency, which has enabled enduring sustainability progress in another demanding year.

One company that has made climate change a key part of its brand is roofing and insulation manufacturer Owens Corning, based in Toledo, Ohio. The company has held the top spot in the 100 Best Corporate Citizens Ranking for the past three years, and climate change is one of the major criteria in the selection process.

"A focus on climate change is not new for us," said Paula Russell, executive vice president and chief of human resources at Owens Corning. "We are in the third round of sustainability goals for us, including robust climate change objectives."

We continue to work to transform our operations to the Circular Economy. What does this mean? Raw materials, waste, energy, and emissions are minimized through innovative design to reduce waste and energy consumption. See how we’re optimizing sustainability each step of the way.