2021 Owens Corning Sustainability Report | Appendices | 290 Since 2010, Owens Corning has been a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), a strategic, voluntary policy initiative for businesses committed to aligning their operations with 10 universally accepted principles in the areas of human rights, labor, environment, and anti-corruption. Owens Corning is aligned with the UNGC’s Advanced level of reporting. Through this agreement, business, as a primary driver of globalization, can help ensure that markets, commerce, technology, and finance advance in ways that benefit economies and societies everywhere. Principle 7 of the UNGC states that, “businesses should support a precautionary approach to environmental challenges.” The precautionary principle or approach was originally introduced in the 1992 Rio Declaration of Environment and Development. Principle 15 of the Rio Declaration explains that, “where there are threats of serious or irreversible damage, lack of full scientific certainty shall not be used as a reason for postponing cost-effective measures to prevent environmental degradation.” The precautionary approach calls upon us to diligently assess and manage environmental, health, and safety risks, so we can take appropriate action to prevent harm. We ensure that our products and technology comply with or exceed all applicable laws, regulations, and approval standards to protect the environment and human life and health. In addition, our product stewardship programs are designed to ensure the integrity of our products PRECAUTIONARY APPROACH AND ALIGNMENT WITH OTHER UN INITIATIVES and the processes used to develop, produce, and manage them. Owens Corning is confident that these efforts are consistent with the expectations of the precautionary approach. More information is available in our Environmental, Health, Safety, and Product Stewardship Policy, found at www.owenscorning.com/ sustainability . As demonstrated throughout the report, we align our activities with the UN’s 17 SDGs. In addition, Owens Corning publicly states our support for the UN Universal Declaration of Human Rights. The 30 articles that make up the Universal Declaration represent a watershed moment in the history of international human rights. As one of the primary driving forces behind the UNGC, the Universal Declaration, which was established in 1948, is as relevant and impactful as ever. Owens Corning is committed — in both belief and action — to the 10 principles of the Global Compact and the 30 articles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This commitment extends beyond making our products and operations more sustainable. It involves the broader objectives of sustainability, balancing economic growth with social progress, and environmental stewardship. In short, we believe that what is good for people and good for our planet is also good for Owens Corning. Our Human Rights Policy was updated and expanded in December 2016 and informs our Supplier Code of Conduct, all in accordance with the principles of the UNGC and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Photo submitted by: Lori Strohmaier | Toledo, Ohio, U.S. A bee pollinating a flower.