Johns Manville is a manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality products for building insulation, mechanical insulation and commercial roofing systems, and fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. We have embraced sustainability through our building science innovation and partnerships with leading sustainability organizations, we continue to be a leader in sustainable building and specialty materials. Our commitment to our customers, to providing a safe and equitable workplace to our employees and to making a difference in the communities in which we live and work is stronger than ever. Moving forward, sustainability through designing innovative processes and materials, will continue to be a cornerstone of our success.

In 2020, JM received a Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). JM was awarded this honor for designing, developing and commercializing Alpha Binder, a novel formaldehyde-free, bio-based binder for fiberglass reinforcement applications mainly used in the carpet industry. The award was announced during the June 16 American Chemical Society Green Chemistry Conference, which was held online last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The research and development and pilot trials for Alpha Binder were done at JMTC. Production trials and commercialization of the final product was conducted at our Engineered Products plants in Etowah, Tennessee, and Waterville, Ohio.

Responsible Energy & Greenhouse Gas Reduction

• • Installed LED interior and exterior lights, motion sensors and reverse osmosis filtration on sinks.

  • Utilize low VOC products on building renovations.

Waste Minimization & Diversion

• • Diverted waste to landfills through recycling programs.

Corporate Social Responsibility

• • Held environmental seminars: Open Space Wild Life encounters by the Ken Caryl park ranger; Sustainable Neighborhoods (Provided by City of Lakewood); and Glass Recycling (provided by Rocky Mountain Bottle Company and Recycle Colorado).

  • Earth Day activities include - plant a seed event, recycle goods donations for local pet shelter, donations for books for Little Free Library, home computer electronic recycling, shred-a-thon for employees home documents.

  • Sponsored a rest stop at Chick-fil-a for the Bike to Work day on June 27th for the local community.

  • Conducted a Chatfield State Park cleanup event at the gravel ponds.

  • Sponsor an Adopt a Highway Program along C470.