Environment & Safety
Owens Corning is committed to an overarching philosophy of corporate stewardship, operating our manufacturing plants in a manner that helps protect the environment, along with the safety of our employees and neighbors.
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. Review our full policy.
Employee Safety
In 2010, Owens Corning reduced its safety incident rate by 21 percent and improved its Safety Assessment for Effectiveness score by 4 percent, when compared to 2009. Additionally, 10 manufacturing sites have worked five or more years injury-free. More information.
Fiber Safety & MSDS
Extensive research demonstrates Owens Corning insulation glass fibers are safe, including a new U.S. National Toxicology Program report that removed glass fibers from its list of possible carcinogens. Our Material Safety Data Sheets Vault provides safety information on all of our products, including instructions for safe use. More information.
Environmental Footprint
Owens Corning has made significant progress toward our 2012 environmental footprint goals, which includes seven different focus areas. In addition to our primary goals, we have programs focusing on other environmental emissions and are committed to preserving the natural habitat that surround our operations around the world. More information.
