Corning is paving the way for cleaner air, cleaner water, and healthier generations to come. For Corning Life Sciences this means bringing science to life sustainably and moving forward in our three focus areas – climate initiative, design for sustainability, and stewardship.
Corning EcoChoice™
Corning's EcoChoice products adhere to US FTC Guidelines, embodying environmentally friendly practices, traceable sustainability claims, and specific criteria like recycled content, source reduction, intensification, renewable energy use, and certifications.
Climate Initiatives
Learn More: Climate InitiativesProtecting the environment and mitigating negative impacts related to climate change make good business sense and are the right things to do. Taking the initiative today clears the way for a prosperous future.
Design for Sustainability
Learn More: Design for SustainabilityCorning teams are actively seeking to lower the environmental footprint of our products and packaging – whether enabling the next wave of medical breakthroughs or revolutionizing the pharmaceutical glass packaging industry.
Stewardship
Learn More: StewardshipWe believe that end-of-life recycling opportunities are an important enabler for a cleaner environment and the wise use of material resources. Join us in our efforts to divert packaging waste from landfills and minimize the emissions associated with product incineration.
"At Corning, we are committed to protecting our planet. In Life Sciences, this is a key part of our mission of being vital to progress. Sustainability is ingrained in our daily operations through division goals, product design, and as we partner with our customers."
— Ron Verkleeren, Senior Vice President and General Manager, Life Sciences
Energy Management
Corning was recently named a 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its continued commitment to energy efficiency. The company also received a Sustained Excellence designation.
In its 2022 award application, Corning highlighted improved companywide energy productivity and increased use of renewable energy. Additionally, the company’s Global Energy Management program advanced its water conservation and waste management commitments.
In 2020, Corning announced that eight more of its global manufacturing facilities have recently reduced energy intensity by an average of 13.2%, meeting or exceeding the goals set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR® Challenge for Industry. To meet the challenge, industrial sites must each increase energy efficiency by at least 10% in five years or less.
Sustainability Stories
Site Spotlight
Corning Amsterdam Distribution Center
Corning Amsterdam Distribution Center
Corning Life Sciences’ European Distribution Center in Amsterdam was awarded an A++ energy label in 2016, which put the company ahead of the country's 2023 requirement. A geothermal source, rather than natural gas, provides heating and cooling, and a rooftop photovoltaic (PV) array provides over 60% of the site’s energy needs.
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