2021 Owens Corning Sustainability Report | Expanding Our Social Handprint | Inclusion & Diversity | 232 Owens Corning’s commitment to inclusion and diversity extends into our communities as well. Learn how we’re investing in initiatives that will help create a more equitable world in the Community Engagement chapter. GOING FORWARD There is a strong business case to be made for acting in ways that encourage inclusion and diversity, with a growing body of research indicating that diverse teams of people outperform homogeneous groups. By 2030, demographics in the U.S. and around the world will likely be very different than they are today. As our societies become increasingly diverse, creating an inclusive work environment is more than just the right thing to do — it is truly a business imperative. Our goals for inclusion and diversity require a coalition of people and organizations, both within Owens Corning and among external organizations. In recent years, Owens Corning has built strong partnerships aimed at creating a more equitable world. We expect to expand our partnerships in years to come, including our work to increase the levels of diversity within our supply chain — more information about our Diverse Supplier Program can be found in the Supply Chain Sustainability chapter . Our internal policies represent a continuing trend toward empowering our people to be their most authentic selves. It’s an effort that will become increasingly global as we roll out inclusion and diversity surveys at our Asia Pacific locations. As we continue on our journey toward 2030, we are confident that we will be creating a workplace where we are all valued — not despite our differences, but because of them. Photo submitted by: Claudia Cantu | Houston, Texas, U.S. Tonee Jones working the roofing line in Houston, Texas, U.S.