Since 2005, Corning has been a member of theU.S. Green Building Council, which certifies LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) buildings, or “green buildings.”
As of 2017, Corning has 10 facilities around the world that have achieved LEED status:
| Building | Location | LEED Status |
| 康宁Display Technologies plant | Taichung, Taiwan | Gold |
| Discovery Building | 康宁, New York | Silver |
| Development Building | 康宁, New York | Silver |
| 康宁Optical Communications Headquarters | Charlotte, North Carolina | Certified |
| W.C. Decker Engineering Building | 康宁, New York | Certified |
| Integrated Die Manufacturing | Painted Post, New York | Certified |
| Process Research Center South | Erwin, New York | Certified |
| 康宁Life Sciences plant | Reynosa, Mexico | Design Principles |
| 康宁Optical Fiber plant | Pune, India | Design Principles |
| 康宁Life Sciences | Amsterdam, Netherlands | Design Principles |
About LEED Statuses
According toUSGBC’s website, projects pursuing LEED certification earn points across several areas that address sustainability issues. Based on the number of points achieved, a project then receives one of four LEED rating levels: Certified, Silver, Gold, and Platinum.
The above Corning facilities reduce waste, save energy and water, conserve other natural resources, use environmentally friendly materials, improve air quality, and help preserve a healthy and clean world for future generations.
