Firestone Building Products Announces Release of 2015 Global Sustainability Report

Firestone had a number of significant accomplishments that are outlined in the 2015 report. By focusing its efforts on three key areas: people, process and products, Firestone:

• Launched two new products with near zero Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), making it safer for contractors, building occupants and the environment;
• Increased the number of voluntary reporting indicators from 10 to 37 for greater transparency in reporting;
• Decreased wastewater discharge by 23 percent between 2014 and 2015.

"As a global company, Firestone has a long-standing commitment to driving the type of innovation that will enable our products to meet the highest global standards throughout their lifecycle – from production to performance," said Tim Dunn, president, Firestone Building Products. "It is through the dedication and hard work of our employees worldwide that we are able to make environmentally significant improvements in our products and processes, and demonstrate leadership in our industry."

Firestone is adhering to the GRI G4 reporting standard to ensure the most comprehensive and highest level of sustainability reporting. The company expects certification to the new G4 standard later this year.

As part of Bridgestone Americas, Firestone is committed to being a good corporate citizen globally, nationally and especially in the communities where it has manufacturing facilities, sales facilities and offices. Bridgestone Americas' parent company, Bridgestone Corporation, was recently named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the first time, and the Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index for the seventh consecutive year. Firestone's corporate citizenship commitments extend beyond sustainability. In 2015, Firestone employees generously gave their time and talents in plant and headquarters communities to organizations that support education, the arts, health and wellness, and work to improve peoples' lives.

To learn more about Firestone Building Products, or to download a copy of the 2015 Firestone Building Products Global Sustainability Report, visit firestonebpco.com.

About Firestone Building Products Company, LLC (www.firestonebpco.com): 
Firestone Building Products Company, LLC is a leading manufacturer and supplier of a comprehensive "Roots to Rooftops" product portfolio for commercial building performance solutions. By taking the entire building envelope into consideration, Firestone Building Products meets individual customer and project needs for roofing, wall and lining solutions. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company also offers outstanding technical services, an international network of roofing contractors, distributors and field sales representatives, and superior warranty protection. Products include: commercial roofing systems, roofing accessories, green roofing systems and daylighting systems, vegetative roofing systems, metal wall panels, insulation, cavity wall construction, pond liners and geomembranes.

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