Environmental Awards
Corporate Awards
Corning's Decker Building Recieves LEED Certification
Corning’s Decker Building, located in Corning, N.Y., was recognized by the United States Green Building Council as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) facility. This is one of the nation’s highest designations for green buildings. (2009)
California Climate Action Registry recognizes Corning as a Climate Action Leader
Corning was recognized as a leader for successfully verifying our greenhouse gas emissions for 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008. The designation recognizes our efforts to measure, verify and report our worldwide greenhouse gas emissions voluntarily. Visit the California Climate Action Registry at www.climateregistry.org.
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)
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