2021 Owens Corning Sustainability Report | Expanding Our Social Handprint | Living Safely | 255 SAFETY INITIATIVES Throughout 2021, keeping our employees safe throughout the COVID-19 pandemic remained a high priority. At the same time, we have continued to ensure that safety practices continue to be a key component of our approach to work around the world. Owens Corning’s crisis management plan, revised in December 2019, provides us with a comprehensive framework for responding to a wide range of crises. The plan is a simple, fit for purpose process that’s easy to understand and follow, and it aligns with our natural business structure and function. The plan addresses three primary types of crisis. ■ Emerging Issues Situations that may threaten the company’s reputation or its organizational, legal, or financial stability. These include: • Environmental or regulatory concerns • Product liability • Leadership or management issues • Trade restrictions • Social issues • Protests and demonstrations • Theft or loss of intellectual property • Loss or breach of data privacy ■ Business Interruptions Incidents that disrupt manufacturing or other processes essential to the mission of the company. These include: • Critical utility outages • IT system failures and disruptions • Labor action or strikes ■ Emergencies Incidents that threaten human life, safety, health, property, or the environment. These include: • Workplace violence • Natural disasters • Terrorism • Chemical/environmental spills or hazards • Kidnapping and ransom • Fire and explosion • Widespread disease outbreak CRISIS MANAGEMENT Photo submitted by: Anne Berthereau | Chambéry, France Anne (right) poses with Chloé Bertrand while visiting the R&D location in Zele, Belgium.