
Sustainability
at Saint Gobain
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.
Our sustainability actions in Saint-Gobain
What we do
We have taken the commitment to be net-zero carbon by 2050, and developed a clear roadmap to achieve this goal.
However, sustainability is not only about carbon: it also mean saving resources, reducing waste, protecting our environment, taking care of people.
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.
More articles about sustainability
Reduced embodied carbon emissions
As newly-created buildings are increasingly energy efficient, the share of embodied carbon in the building's lifecycle emissions is increasing. Tackling this issue is essential, especially at the design phase.
Reduced use of non-renewable resources
At Saint-Gobain, we promote resource-efficient construction: a system-wide approach that looks at material flows over the life-time of a building. For new buildings, it means using less resource-intensive solutions, new technologies and new approaches to design. For renovation, that means using the existing building stock better.