Sustainability

The following case studies provide an insight into how we are approaching sustainable development and how we are working towards our objectives. They highlight examples of good practice across our businesses in the UK and Ireland.

		Leachate (water) recovery project One example of the active approach we are taking to carbon reduction is British Gypsum’s Emerald Award. The awards have been devised to acknowledge and promote World Class Environmental Performance within the company. For the full case study click here.
		Improving Environment, Health & Safety at work Saint-Gobain has organised an International EHS Day every two years since 2004, providing a unique opportunity for all employees around the world to reflect together on our core values. For the full case study click here.
		Energy-efficient housing The University of Nottingham and Saint-Gobain designed and built a zero carbon solar house. The Nottingham H.O.U.S.E was the UK entry into the first Solar Decathlon Europe, an international competition that encourages university students from around the world to build a fully functioning energy-efficient house powered entirely by the sun. For the full case study click here.
		Supplying sustainable solutions Saint-Gobain teamed up with the Building Research Establishment (BRE) to transform a dilapidated Victorian stable block into three energy efficient terraced homes, suitable for 21st century living. For the full case study click here.
		Best practice approach to responsible sourcing Within British Gypsum, there has been a long running program of work to understand the supply chain, and the social, economic, and environmental impacts of both the business and its suppliers. For the full case study click here.
		Zero production waste to landfill British Gypsum is celebrated the first anniversary of its industry leading zero production waste to landfill achievement this year – and is moving ever closer towards eliminating virtually all site waste across all of its UK operations. For the full case study click here.
		Investing in training Our investment in the Greenworks Training Academy is evidence of our belief that urgent training and skills development is needed to support the delivery of the wider sustainable building agenda. For the full case study click here.