2021 Owens Corning Sustainability Report | Expanding Our Social Handprint | Inclusion & Diversity | 222 Salute Goal: To raise awareness of Owens Corning’s veteran community and support current and former military members and their families. This new Owens Corning affinity group is open to all employees interested in advocating for those who serve or have served in any branch of the U.S. military. On Memorial Day, a U.S. holiday honoring fallen military members, the group placed flags on graves at cemeteries in Toledo, Ohio. Women’s Inclusion Network (WIN) Goal: To attract, retain, and develop outstanding women through professional development, personal development, and community involvement. Throughout 2021, WIN sponsored a number of events, including a series of panel discussions touching on topics such as planned family leave, career and development planning, and the roles of women across different cultures. In May 2021, Owens Corning hosted a 90-minute virtual Executive Presence workshop. The event covered the elements of executive presence, as well as developing career paths and leadership capabilities for growth. WOMEN IN OPERATIONS CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY Born of Owens Corning’s commitment to inclusion and diversity, our Composites business formed WIO in the summer of 2020 to help support and elevate the role of women in the operations team. The group is already seeing a difference, and WIO has now expanded across all three businesses. In 12 months, there has been a marked shift in attitudes surrounding career development by those in the group. For example, in 2020, when asked to share one word describing their feelings about personal career growth, the top responses were “blocked,” “unsupported,” and “stagnant”. A year later, the top responses to the same question were “supported,” “possible,” and “hopeful.” During an extremely challenging year, the group of more than 100 women and allies came together to effect change, prioritizing education, mentoring, networking, and career development. Over the course of its first year, WIO hosted 11 lunch-and-learns, formed 20 one-on-one mentor/mentee relationships, began mentor circles, and completed stay interviews. These activities were carried out in addition to participants’ usual work obligations: keeping operations running by delivering on major projects, driving out cost, increasing volume, maintaining safety, and improving net efficiency. In the next year, WIO plans to continue recruiting women, focus on growing opportunities for women in leadership, and continuing to foster a culture of appreciation throughout our operations. “This year, Salute focused on furthering inclusivity while advancing Owens Corning’s longstanding commitment to the military community. Salute led several conversations on the Afghanistan withdrawal, giving employees a forum to express thoughts that weighed heavily on their hearts and minds. Salute’s community outreach activities included creating 500 care kits for families and helping place over 14,000 flags in remembrance of fallen soldiers over Memorial Day weekend.” – Kara Maruszak, employment law counsel “The WIN affinity group has provided a forum for women (and men) to remain connected throughout the “new normal” we’ve all been navigating. We are proud of the topics and conversations we’ve had, including advancing women in operations and sales, and recognizing and understanding burnout. We are also amazed at the level of engagement senior leaders have shown.” – Jana Youtzy, sourcing leader for global maintenance, repair, and operations