Employee Q&A: Our Decarbonization Journey

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Dr. Ayush Mishra, Global Decarbonization Lead at Owens Corning, shares insights on the company's sustainability efforts in an employee Q&A. Mishra highlights the company's focus on producing energy-efficient insulation products while minimizing environmental impact. He discusses a project in Hässleholm, Sweden, where coke consumption was reduced by electrifying part of the cupola, a technology that can be applied across plants globally.

Mishra emphasizes the collaborative nature of work at Owens Corning, praising colleagues' willingness to share knowledge and passion for sustainability. He notes that Europe, particularly the Nordic region, is at the forefront of decarbonization efforts, but sees a company-wide commitment to sustainability that will benefit all regions in their decarbonization journey.

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• Owens Corning's insulation products contribute to energy efficiency in buildings
• Successful reduction of coke consumption in Hässleholm plant through cupola electrification
• Technology for reducing coke consumption can be applied across global plants
• Strong collaborative culture supporting sustainability efforts

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• None.

NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / July 30, 2024 / Owens Corning
Dr. Ayush Mishra, Global Decarbonization Lead

Our people making a difference is a series featured throughout Owens Corning's 2023 Sustainability Report.

Having received his bachelor's degree in India, then a master's degree and a doctorate in Finland, Ayush Mishra brings a global perspective to his work here at Owens Corning. Ayush started as a Process Development Engineer in 2020 before moving into his current role as a Global Decarbonization Lead in our Insulation business. This move toward helping the company remove embodied carbon from our products is an appropriate one for Ayush, as he has long had a deep connection with the natural world. He says the ability to combine his interest in research with the potential to have a positive impact on the environment makes this the ideal job for him, and his enthusiasm shows through here.

On manufacturing products with sustainability in mind

With our insulation, we are in a position where our products are making the world a better place as they make buildings more energy efficient. At the same time, we are making sure that we are producing those products with the minimum negative impact on the environment as well. One project in particular is very interesting - at our plant in Hässleholm, Sweden, we have reduced coke consumption by electrifying part of the cupola. We are able to operate the cupola using less coke without sacrificing product quality or production capacity. The beauty of this is that we also have cupolas in Europe, the U.S., and Asia, and this technology can be used across all those plants.

On collaboration within a global corporation

One thing I really like is the collaborative nature of the work here at Owens Corning. Because I work in this global role, I need to connect across all our Insulation business sites. I have always found that people really care for one another at Owens Corning - that's been one takeaway from my work here. People are always curious and willing to learn, and I have that same attitude in my role. I need to understand all the production processes to determine the causes of CO2 emissions, and the people I work with around the world have been very open to collaboration. They try to answer as many questions as possible, and they share the same passion for sustainability.

On Europe's decarbonization

The drive for sustainability is very strong in Europe, and even within Europe, the Nordic region is at the forefront. I think I'm really lucky to be based in a place where this is very much the focus of our work every day. But I see the passion in the colleagues that I interact with from across the ocean. My colleagues really understand the importance of this, and I think that's one of the unique things about working for Owens Corning. The work we are doing here in Europe will have benefits in regions that are at different stages in their decarbonization journey. We're all in this together.

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FAQ

What is Owens Corning's approach to decarbonization in its Insulation business?

Owens Corning (OC) focuses on producing energy-efficient insulation products while minimizing environmental impact. They are implementing technologies like cupola electrification to reduce coke consumption in manufacturing processes, which can be applied across their global plants.

How has Owens Corning (OC) reduced emissions in its Hässleholm, Sweden plant?

Owens Corning has reduced coke consumption in its Hässleholm, Sweden plant by electrifying part of the cupola. This allows them to operate the cupola using less coke without sacrificing product quality or production capacity.

What role does collaboration play in Owens Corning's (OC) decarbonization efforts?

Collaboration is important in Owens Corning's decarbonization efforts. The company fosters a culture where employees across global sites share knowledge, answer questions, and demonstrate a shared passion for sustainability, supporting the company's decarbonization journey.

How does Owens Corning's (OC) European decarbonization work benefit other regions?

Owens Corning's decarbonization work in Europe, particularly in the Nordic region which is at the forefront of sustainability efforts, will have benefits for regions that are at different stages in their decarbonization journey. The company's global approach ensures that advancements made in one region can be applied across others.