Corning’s approach to sustainability and diversity, equity, and inclusion
We are creating a better world for today and tomorrow by respecting and championing diversity, equity, and inclusion and encouraging employees to bring their whole selves to work. We are also fostering a culture underpinned by a commitment to sustainability.
These principles are the very fabric of our purpose and success. And they help Corning remain not only a positive employer and community presence, but also a company that stays vital to progress by unlocking innovation for the next century and beyond.
We think about our contributions in two categories:
First, our footprint — how our actions directly affect others in areas such as gender pay equity and carbon emissions from our operations.
>6,000
employees participated in more than 70 employee resource group chapters around the world
Named an ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year for the 10th year in a row by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
— one of only 10 companies that have consistently achieved this distinction
Renewable electricity
Entered a virtual power purchase agreement for a solar plant that we expect to provide enough renewable electricity for 100% of our European operations
The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has approved Corning’s near-term science-based emissions reduction targets
~$1 Billion
Invested in Research, Development, & Engineering
The other is our handprint — what we enable others to do through our products and services.
↑50%
filling line efficiency
↓30%
CO2e emissions
Introduced Corning® Viridian™ Vials, which can help drug manufacturers improve filling-line efficiency by up to 50% while reducing vial-manufacturing carbon-dioxide-equivalent (CO2e) emissions by up to 30%
Delivered the
50 millionth
gasoline particulate filter
helping to prevent thousands of tons of particulate matter from polluting the air
Developed the Corning® SMF-28® Contour optical fiber portfolio with reduced coating diameters, decreasing size and materials in cable solutions to lower carbon footprint by up to 60%
Launched
Corning®
EcoChoice™
A program where Life Sciences products are produced, packaged and/or distributed in an environmentally friendly manner.
Our diverse workforce
Global distribution of Corning employees
Download the 2023 Corning Reports
2023 Sustainability Report
