Sustainability

As the world leader in manufacturing and distribution of products for the construction market, Saint-Gobain is focused on providing innovative solutions to the challenges of energy, housing and the environment.

These include:

Products and services that reduce the environmental impact of buildings

• Construction products that save energy and improve comfort and quality of life (indoor air ventilation, thermal and acoustic insulation, fire-resistant properties): mineral wool coupled with plasterboard based systems, insulated double glazing, exterior wall facings
• Solar energy, including solar panels and fuel cells
• Raising awareness amongst the general public, public authorities and industry professionals. Providing them with information, such as Greenworks, our specialised renewable energy brand.
• Providing a waste sorting and recycling service for construction industry professionals

Reducing the environmental impact of our industrial plants and distribution sites

• Regulating atmospheric emissions at industrial plants (CO₂, NOx, SOx, dust)
• Reducing transport related CO₂ emissions
• Waste management

Preserving natural resources

• Implementing responsible practices for purchasing and selling wood
• Managing quarries before and after extraction operations
• Controlling water consumption at plants; developing products that contribute to improving water management and quality (PAM)
• Promoting recycling both within and outside the Group (glass, cast iron and gypsum)
• Improving production processes and making products lighter

The environmental performance of vehicles

• Lighter and more aerodynamic automotive glazing
• Particulate filters for diesel engines
• Automotive glazing that allows improved thermal regulation of vehicles
• Increased safety (improved visibility and better protection)

Many of our companies are accredited with the ISO 14001 environmental standard, with more working toward its implementation. And we are proud that Saint-Gobain can count itself amongst the members of the FTSE4GOOD Index, which offers a benchmark of performance for socially responsible investors.

For more detailed information please read our CSR report - Taking care of business by looking after the people and places where we operate - click here