2021 Owens Corning Sustainability Report | Reducing Our Environmental Footprint | Air Quality Management | 159 AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT In this chapter: ƒ 2030 GOALS ƒ OUR APPROACH ƒ INITIATIVES ƒ PERFORMANCE ƒ GOING FORWARD Owens Corning recognizes that we must do our part to reduce air pollution throughout our operations. That means working to reduce the emissions that come from our plants, and our teams around the world have the drive and the know-how needed to increase efficiencies throughout our processes. Effective air quality management also includes ensuring that our products have the least negative impact possible throughout their life cycle. As we develop new products and improve upon existing products, we will use the principles of product stewardship as a guide, so that our products are made, used, and disposed of in ways that are safe and environmentally sound. Our air quality management efforts align with the following UN SDGs: Sustainability Materiality Definition: As a manufacturer, we have the opportunity to improve our processes and in doing so reduce our impact on air quality in areas where we operate. The emissions data in the chapter were independently assured to a moderate level by SCS Global Services. For more information on the assurance process see About the Report , and for our verification statement please see Appendix F . For the data in this section, baseline adjustments were made following the World Resources Institute (WRI) protocols. Read more on page 291 in About the Report. Photo submitted by: Kelly Picking | Toledo, Ohio, U.S. Oak tree, Swan Creek Metropark, Toledo, Ohio. Through our efforts, we’re demonstrating our ability to reduce pollution, smog, and other negative impacts — and helping create a safer and healthier environment for people everywhere.