CertainTeed Corporation has received a 2010 Communitas Award for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, for its sustainable bu…
CertainTeed Corporation has received a 2010 Communitas Award for Excellence in Corporate Social Responsibility from the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals, for its sustainable business practices and overarching commitment to environmental stewardship. Recent product innovations from CertainTeed include Sustainable Insulation, a fiberglass insulation product made from a formaldehyde-free binder, 50% renewable content and 35% recycled glass; the EnerGen photovoltaic roofing system that generates electricity without requiring the installation of traditional solar panels; and AirRenew, a revolutionary gypsum board that helps improve indoor air quality by permanently reducing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) circulating indoors. Along with the company“s established programmes and procedures to develop sustainable products and continuously enhance education and safety, CertainTeed products“ use of recycled content helps lessen the company“s environmental impact by maximizing the use of raw materials and reducing the amount of waste sent to landfills. Moreover, CertainTeed“s Canadian manufacturing plants have the highest recycled content for insulation in North America with many products containing 70% recycled content.