Michael Ford, Environmental Control, and Linda S. Adams, Secretary of the California Environmental Protection Agency.

Corporate Awards

The Climate Registry recognizes Corning Incorporated as Climate Registered™
Corning Incorporated achieved Climate Registered™ status by successfully measuring its 2010 carbon footprint according to The Climate Registry’s best-in-class program, then having it third party verified and reporting the data on The Registry’s website.   Corning Incorporated joins ranks of sustainability leaders by achieving Climate Registered status.  Measuring our carbon footprint with The Climate Registry allows Corning Incorporated to prepare for future regulation and provide real and meaningful data to our customers and shareholders about our environmental performance. View Certificate

California Climate Action Registry recognizes Corning as a Climate Action Leader
Corning was recognized as a leader for successfully verifying its greenhouse gas emissions from 2005 through 2009. The designation recognizes the company’s efforts to measure, verify and report its worldwide greenhouse gas emissions voluntarily.

Corning Children’s Center Achieves LEED Silver Certification
This new construction, Corning-owned building was recognized by the United States Green Building Council as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) facility; one of the highest designations for green buildings in the U.S. The child care facility met rigorous standards in construction materials, energy conservation, recycling and air quality. (2009)

Corning's Decker Building Attains LEED Certification
Corning’s Decker Building was the first company building to earn LEED certification. The renovations incorporated energy management principles such as improved lighting and insulation, high efficiency equipment and environmentally friendly carpet and cleaning products. (2009)

Corning Display Technologies Awards

Corning Display Technologies Taiwan Earns National Sustainable Development Award
Corning Display Technologies Taiwan (CDTT) won the 2009 National Sustainable Development Award for demonstrating sustainability in safety, environment, corporate social responsibility, and community support. (2009)

Corning Display Technologies Taiwan's Taichung Plant Receives S.H. Five-Star Award
Corning Display Technologies Taiwan (CDTT) won the S.H. Five-Star Award for performance at its Taichung plant. This award goes to companies recognized for safety and health best practices for three consecutive years. The Taichung plant has received this recognition since 2006, when it began operations. (2009)

Corning Display Technologies Taiwan Receives 2009 Enterprise Environmental Protection Award
Corning Display Technologies Taiwan (CDTT) won the 2009 Enterprise Environmental Protection Award for demonstrating accomplishment in environmental protection, including manufacturing process, green product, and plant waste recycling at its Taichung plant. (2009)

Corning Display Technologies Taiwan - Tainan Plant Named AEO Model Company
The Corning Display Technologies Taiwan (CDTT) Tainan plant was one of two companies in Taiwan selected by the Taiwanese Customs office as an AEO (Authorized Economic Operator), receiving its certificate in December.  AEO is a certificate awarded for supply chain security, and was widely adopted in European Union countries. (2009)

Corning Display Technologies Receives S.H.E. Special Award from Central Taiwan Science Park
Corning Display Technologies received the S.H.E. Special Award by the Central Taiwan Science Park Authority  for achievements in safety, health and environment management. (2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005)

Taiwan Environmental Protection Administration Recognizes Corning Display Technologies Tainan Plant
The Corning Display Technologies Tainan plant received the Annual Enterprises Environmental protection award (AEEPA) for its excellence in environmental protection, including manufacturing process, green product, and plant waste recycling. (2008)

Corning Telecommunications Awards

Corning Cable Systems' Hickory Cable Facility Recognized as an Environmental Steward 
Corning Cable Systems' Hickory cable facility has been named an Environmental Steward by the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources (NC DENR). The award recognizes the facility's superior environmental performance, commitment to continued reduction of its environmental impact and demonstrated commitment to exceed compliance. (2008)

N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources Recognizes Corning for Superior Environmental Performance
Corning Optical Fiber's Wilmington, N.C. manufacturing facility has been named an Environmental Steward by the N.C. Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR). The award recognizes the Wilmington facility's superior environmental performance, commitment to continued reduction of its environmental impact and demonstrated commitment to go beyond compliance. (2005)

Corning Life Sciences Awards

Corning's Reynosa Plant Receives Clean Industry Certification
The Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA) awarded Corning Life Sciences’ Reynosa Plant with Clean Industry Certification for its commitment to reduce its environmental impact and complete certain environmental objectives. (2009, 2006)

Corning Environmental Technologies Awards

N.Y. Department of Environmental Conservation Recognizes Erwin Manufacturing Complex for Environmentally Sound Practices
The Erwin Manufacturing Complex was honored with the first annual New York State Environmental Excellence Award for its development and implementation of innovative environmental projects that resulted in waste reduction and energy and water conservation. (2005)

 

Left to Right: Ron Shobe, Ralph McTaggart, Corning; DEC Commissioner Erin Crotty; Ronald Resue, Michael Ford, Corning.