Better Health for All

Corning significantly contributed to global health crisis response during the COVID-19 pandemic. The company received $204 million

and an additional $57 million from U.S. government departments to expand domestic manufacturing of Valor Glass vials, supporting billions of COVID-19 vaccinations and improving drug delivery reliability . Corning's Durham facility can produce up to 500 million glass vials annually for vaccine delivery . Additionally, the company received $15 million to increase production of robotic pipette tips, crucial for COVID-19 diagnostic testing, boosting the nation's testing capacity . The company's core business does not involve healthcare-related patents, food products, or addiction-prone products, and it does not collect or manage health-related data, making those KPIs not applicable.

Fair Money & Economic Opportunity

Corning Incorporated, a materials science company, does not offer consumer lending or deposit services, making the financial services-specific KPIs not applicable. However, the company demonstrates a commitment to economic opportunity through its Community Impact & Investment initiative. In 2022, Corning funded the Corning Incorporated Foundation with $2 million, which granted $5.3 million to non-profits

. Its Catalyst Grants program supports underrepresented entrepreneurs, including women, minorities, and veterans . Corning also invests $300,000 annually in the St. Lawrence County Childcare Training Program to bolster the local childcare workforce , and has achieved global gender pay equity , .

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

Corning achieved 100% pay equity for salaried men and women globally in 2021

and maintained this standard in 2022 . However, in August 2023, the company settled a sex discrimination lawsuit for $120,000 with the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). The lawsuit alleged that Corning failed to promote female process assistants at its New York facilities, favoring male employees with greater training opportunities and bending eligibility rules for line lead positions. The settlement included monetary relief and mandated enhanced anti-discrimination training, revised equal employment opportunity policies, and modified line lead hiring processes. Additionally, in 2022, Corning identified violations related to women's rights within its supply chain, including inadequate risk analysis for pregnant women and nursing mothers, and insufficient nursing room facilities. The company collaborated with suppliers to address these issues by establishing policies, performing risk analyses, and providing appropriate accommodations.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

In 2024, Corning achieved an 85% certification rate for its high-risk suppliers as socially responsible.

The company aims to have 100% of its high-risk suppliers certified as socially responsible by the end of 2025.

Honest & Fair Business

Corning has a "Corning EU Whistleblower Policy" that provides internal reporting channels via EthicsPoint (online or telephone) and an email for face-to-face meetings.

It also lists numerous external reporting channels across various EU countries. In 2023, 90% of employees knew how to report violations, a 5% increase from 2022. The company updated its Code of Conduct and compliance training programs in 2023, emphasizing anti-corruption, insider trading, antitrust, and data privacy. Effective April 2025, Corning's Supplier Code of Conduct requires suppliers to adhere to ethical standards, including prohibiting forced labor and human trafficking, and subjects them to compliance monitoring. In May 2024, Corning reported no identified instances of forced or child labor in 2023.

Kind to Animals

Corning Incorporated's primary operations in manufacturing optical components and specialty materials do not directly involve animals.

Consequently, the company has not publicly disclosed specific policies or commitments regarding animal testing or cruelty-free practices. Its Supplier Code of Conduct addresses humane labor conditions but does not explicitly cover animal welfare.

No War, No Weapons

Corning's Everon Software-Defined LAN portfolio received approval from the US Department of Defense in August 2024 for federal defense networks

. The company also provides materials for aerospace and defense, including high-purity silica windows for missile nose cones . Between 2000 and 2020, Corning received 67 defense contracts totaling $6.28 million , with $64,431 in 2020 alone , for items such as fiber optic cables and components . Additionally, Corning supports military veterans through its C-VETS program .

Planet-Friendly Business

Corning secured approval from the Science Based Targets Initiative in 2023 for its GHG emissions reduction targets

, which include a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2028 and a 17.5% reduction in Scope 3 emissions . In 2023, Corning was named an ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the 10th consecutive year , recognizing its effective energy management practices .

Respect for Cultures & Communities

No specific, quantifiable evidence was found that directly maps to the provided KPIs for GLW.US, adhering to the strict requirements for company-wide scope and quantitative thresholds. While Corning Incorporated supports various community initiatives, including employee matching gift programs

, vibrant community grants , and philanthropic support for arts and culture , the articles do not provide the specific percentages of revenue or reinvestment, numbers of formal partnerships, or other precise metrics required by the rubric. Actions related to NAGPRA compliance and land acknowledgment are attributed to the Corning Museum of Glass , , and the articles do not explicitly state these as company-wide actions of Corning Incorporated.

Safe & Smart Tech

Corning Incorporated demonstrates a commitment to safe and smart technology practices. The company has a formal Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Policy, introduced in 2023, which is overseen by an IT Committee with AI expertise.

Its data privacy commitment is underscored by Binding Corporate Rules (BCRs), certified in 2015, which protect personal data during transfers and contribute to global data protection management by a dedicated Data Privacy Office. All employees handling data undergo privacy training.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

Corning incorporates Design for Sustainability in product development, leading to a 23% decrease in plastic use in its Cell Culture Flask redesign

and a 20% reduction in glass use for its Viridian Vials . The company reprocesses over 70 million pounds of post-manufacturing scrap glass annually into raw materials, preventing it from reaching landfills . Additionally, it avoids approximately 2,300 cubic feet of packing peanuts annually by increasing recyclable material in packaging . Corning has also joined the Cyclyx Consortium to enhance plastic recycling rates and develop circular pathways within the life sciences industry . The company aims to achieve a global waste diversion rate of over 80% by 2028 .