TOLEDO, Ohio, Dec. 8, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Owens Corning
(NYSE: OC) today announced that it received a perfect score of 100
percent on the 2012 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) published by the
Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation, a civil rights organization
working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT)
equality. Owens Corning has achieved a 100-percent CEI rating
every year since 2004.
The 2012 CEI rated 850 companies on a scale of 0 to 100 percent
relative to 40 specific policies and practices, 32 of which are new
or more demanding this year. Owens Corning was one of 190
companies to achieve a perfect CEI score. To achieve a
perfect score and the distinction as one of the "Best Places to
Work for LGBT Equality," companies must have fully-inclusive equal
employment opportunity policies, provide equal employment benefits,
demonstrate organizational LGBT competency and a public commitment
to equality, and exercise responsible citizenship.
"Owens Corning is honored to be recognized by the Human Rights
Campaign for an eighth consecutive year as one of the best places
to work for LGBT equality," said Frank O'Brien-Bernini, Owens
Corning vice president and Chief Sustainability Officer, and
executive sponsor of the company's Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,
Transgender and Advocates (GLBTA) affinity group. "Embracing
diversity and inclusion provides a competitive advantage by
creating an environment where the most outstanding talent in the
world feels welcomed, respected and valued for their contributions.
This enables Owens Corning and our customers to take full
advantage of the collective experience and perspective that our
employees possess."
Owens Corning has demonstrated a commitment to maintaining a
diverse and inclusive workplace. The company operates six
employee-led affinity groups that work to advance the company's
commitment to inclusiveness. These affinity groups, which
include the African American Resource Group; Connections; GLBTA;
Hispanic Diversity Council; Owens Corning Multicultural Network;
and Women's Information Network, develop programs and activities
focused on fostering employee engagement, business impact and
community connections.
"Corporate America is leading the charge for equality in the
workplace," said HRC President Joe
Solmonese. "We commend the businesses that
participated in the CEI. They understand that LGBT-inclusive
workplace policies are the right thing to do and good business
practices."
For further information on the 2012 Corporate Equality Index, or
to download a free copy of the report, visit www.hrc.org/cei.
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 57 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 $5.0 billion
in 2010 and approximately 15,000 employees in 28 countries on five
continents. Additional information is available at
www.owenscorning.com.
About the Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign is America's largest civil rights
organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and
transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all
Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens
and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and
equality for all.
SOURCE Owens Corning