Environmental Progress at a Glance
In 2010, two years ahead of schedule, Owens Corning met or exceeded three of our 2012 goals aimed at decreasing the environmental impacts of our operations.
Measuring our Environmental Footprint
We report our environmental footprint in terms of intensity, the amount for a specific quantity of output, along with absolute measurements. This is to ensure we're tracking true progress. For example, our absolute energy might decrease if we operate a plant at partial capacity, but our energy intensity may actually increase.
Energy
2012 Goal: Reduce energy intensity by 25 percent compared to 2002
2010 Results: 19 percent intensity reduction compared to 2002
Reduced absolute use by 2,658,181 mega-watt hours compared to 2002
Greenhouse Gases
2012 Goal: Reduce greenhouse gases intensity by 25 percent compared to 2002
2010 Results: 19 percent intensity reduction compared to 2002
Reduced absolute emissions by 1,654,366 metric tons compared to 2002
Nitrogen Oxides
2012 Goal: Reduce nitrogen oxides intensity by 25 percent compared to 2002
2010 Results: Exceeded goal; 52 percent intensity reduction compared to 2002
Reduced absolute emissions by 4,059 metric tons compared to 2002
Volatile Organic Compounds
2012 Goal: Reduce volatile organic compounds intensity by 25 percent compared to 2002
2010 Results: 14 percent intensity reduction compared to 2002
Reduced absolute emissions by 608 metric tons compared to 2002
Particulate Matter
2012 Goal: Reduce particulate matter intensity by 20 percent compared to 2002
2010 Results: Exceeded goal; 35 percent intensity reduction compared to 2002
Reduced absolute emissions by 1,806 metric tons compared to 2002
Waste-to-Landfill
2012 Goal: Reduce waste-to-landfill intensity by 35 percent compared to 2002
2010 Results: 25 percent intensity reduction compared to 2002
Reduced absolute waste-to-landfill by 140,509 metric tons compared to 2002
Water
2012 Goal: Reduce water intensity by 15 percent compared to 2002
2010 Results: Exceeded goal; 23 percent intensity reduction compared to 2002
Reduced absolute water use by 3,790,037 cubic meters compared to 2002
