TOLEDO, Ohio, Sept. 9 /PRNewswire/ -- Owens Corning (NYSE: OC),
a world leader in building materials and glass fiber
reinforcements, was added to the Dow Jones Sustainability World
Index (DJSI World) today for its industry-leading sustainability
initiatives.
The DJSI World Index is a highly recognized sustainability index
comprised of leading sustainable companies around the world.
Inclusion on this list means that the company ranks in the
top 10 percent of the biggest 2500 companies worldwide based on
long-term economic, environmental and social criteria.
"We are pleased to be recognized as the only U.S.-based
Construction and Materials company on the DJSI World Index," said
Frank O'Brien-Bernini, Owens Corning's chief sustainability
officer. "This ranking is a true reflection of Owens Corning's
commitment to our customers, employees, communities and the
environment. Sustainability is a core business strategy and
will continue to guide our efforts for years to come."
One example of Owens Corning's contribution to environmental
sustainability is its insulation products which make homes and
buildings more energy efficient worldwide. In the first year
of use, Owens Corning insulation products save 12 times the energy
it takes to manufacture them. Owens Corning is also one of
the largest users of recycled glass in the world.
The DJSI follows a best-in-class approach and includes
sustainability leaders from industries worldwide, serving as an
important guide for investors to assess a company's sustainability
portfolio. Selection to the DJSI is based on an in-depth analysis
of a company's economic, environmental and social aspects with a
focus on long-term development of corporate value. Listed companies
are considered to demonstrate continuous improvement every year
with regard to sustainability and are assessed by analysts from the
Sustainable Asset Management Group (SAM).
An in-depth look at Owens Corning's sustainability efforts can
be found in the company's 2009 Sustainability Report and on the
following website -- www.sustainability.owenscorning.com.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) is a leading global producer of
residential and commercial building materials, glass-fiber
reinforcements and engineered materials for composite systems. A
Fortune 500 Company for 56 consecutive years, Owens Corning is
committed to driving sustainability by delivering solutions,
transforming markets and enhancing lives. Founded in 1938, Owens
Corning is a market-leading innovator of glass-fiber technology
with sales of $4.8 billion in 2009
and about 16,000 employees in 28 countries on five continents.
Additional information is available at www.owenscorning.com.
SOURCE Owens Corning
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