SUSTAINABILITY
In everything we do, we are guided by our purpose: Making the world a better home.
Our goal is to reduce our footprint and maximise our impact, both on our own operations and by helping our customers building more sustainably.
Sustainability at Saint-Gobain globally
What we do
We have taken the commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2050, and developed a clear roadmap to achieve this goal.
How we support our customers in sustainable construction
As building materials manufacturer, we want to support you in your efforts towards sustainable construction, by providing transparent information and solutions for better buildings.
How we contribute to green building labelling schemes
Green building labelling schemes, such as LEED or BREEAM, are becoming increasingly popular - and that's good news! Thanks to the solutions we provide, we can help you achieve some credits for your projects.
Sustainability articles
Reduced embodied carbon emissions
Reducing the embodied carbon in buildings, thanks to the integration of low-carbon solutions in the design, is essential.
Increased energy efficiency
We believe that the building should first be energy-efficient through its highly performing envelope.
Increased use of renewable energies
Once the energy needs have been reduced to the minimum, the remaining needed energy should be supplied with renewable and decarbonized sources, locally produced if possible.
Reduced freshwater consumption
Buildings should reduce their fresh water consumption, and even aim for autonomy in water supply during their useful life.
Increased lifetime and use rate
Extending the useful life of buildings helps ensuring that resources are exploited to their maximum capacity.