Speaking of Sustainability

At Owens Corning, sustainability isn't something one department does. It's part of who we are and how we work and how we live up to our purpose: our people and products make the world a better place. Progress toward our ambitious sustainability goals just isn't possible without the amazing work our 19,000 people around the world are doing every day.

We invite you to explore the story of sustainability at Owens Corning through the personal experience of employees all around the world, as told in the “Speaking of Sustainability” feature In each chapter of our 2020 Sustainability Report. 

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Sustainable Development Goals

Speaking of Sustainability: Isabel Fernandez, EHS Leader, Tlaxcala, Mexico
As Owens Corning has worked to reduce our environmental impact at our plant in Tlaxcala, Mexico, Isabel Fernandez has played an essential role. She has been with Owens Corning for eight years, serving first as an environmental engineer and then as an EHS leader.

Sustainable Development Goals

Speaking of Sustainability: Patty Hemmelgarn, Air Compliance Lead
Although Patty Hemmelgarn has only been with Owens Corning since 2021, she brings with her a wealth of experience in air quality management. Patty has focused on air quality and compliance for her whole career, including at a consulting firm working with the U.S.

Sustainable Development Goals

Speaking of Sustainability: Veronica Sjödin, Senior Environmental Specialist
As planning began on an expansion to our facility in Hällekis, Sweden, it was discovered that the area was a habitat for a wide variety of species, including frogs, newts, salamanders, and snakes.

Research, Reports & Publications

Speaking of Sustainability: Derek Bian, EHS Leader, Asia Pacific
Although he has only been with Owens Corning for about one year, Derek Bian has already taken a very active role in our fight against climate change.

Research, Reports & Publications

Speaking of Sustainability: Prasad Bodas, Instrumentation and Controls Manager
As part of the Gold Award-winning team in Taloja, India, Prasad Bodas has brought his passion for energy conservation to Owens Corning, and he has been instrumental in helping the facility achieve its aspirations for energy reduction.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Speaking of Sustainability: The Importance of Leading by Example
In this latest installment of Speaking of Sustainability, Henry Yin, Insulation plant leader, talks about the importance of leading by example to better empower and build confidence in employees to speak up about safety.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Speaking of Sustainability: The Importance of Giving Back
In recognition of National Volunteer Month, Sanjay Rao, human resources director of India and Singapore, talks about his favorite aspects of working in the community and the importance of giving back.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Speaking of Sustainability: I&D Perspective
Houston Young, I&D community outreach leader, shares his favorite part about the work he does and how it impacts Owens Corning and the community.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Speaking of Sustainability: A Commitment to the Community
At the Owens Corning insulation plant in Mexico, employees like Jonathan Hernandez are committed to helping vulnerable people in their community. Jonathan talks about the importance of engaging with the community.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Speaking of Sustainability: A New Employee's Experience at Owens Corning
New employee Rob Martin shares his perspective on joining Owens Corning during the pandemic and how his employee experience and connection to the company’s culture started even before his first day on the job.
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