Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment

The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a crossroads of several pressing challenges, such as the dwindling availability of resources, climate change, the energy crisis, rapid urbanization and population growth.

We have no choice but to tackle these challenges head-on, and we need to act quickly. To achieve a more sustainable future, we must adopt a new approach to manufacturing and construction, and our mission is clear: to communicate, create and accelerate science-based efforts to push boundaries and decarbonize the built environment.

Learn more about our commitment to decarbonizing the built environment as we work to achieve net-zero carbon by 2050.

About Saint-Gobain

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€47.9 billion in sales in 2023 
160,000 employees, locations in 76 countries 
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050

Videos from this campaign

Saint-Gobain: Journey to 2030; What are LCA's?
Vision for a sustainably built world.
"How We Are Reducing Embodied Carbon"
Saint-Gobain Journey to 2030; Scope 2 emissions.
Our journey to 2030
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Content from this campaign

Environment

X... for Xeriscaping, a Saint-Gobain Podcast
The construction industry is building and renovating more and more sustainably to deal with the climate crisis and scarcity of natural resources. With these innovative solutions and new construction methods, we have a whole new vocabulary that this podcast is going to decipher.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030 – Scope 3 Emissions
To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Saint-Gobain North America must reach key milestones by 2030. In our latest episode of Journey to 2030, we highlight our work to reduce Scope 3 emissions --- those indirectly associated with our company, though not produced by the company.

Responsible Production & Consumption

A... for Anthropocene, A Saint-Gobain Podcast
Modern human activities are partly responsible for rising temperatures, various forms of pollution and declining biodiversity. This conjuncture has even created a new geological era: the Anthropocene. But what exactly does this concept mean?

Responsible Production & Consumption

Z... for Zero Carbon, A Saint-Gobain Podcast
Businesses in the construction industry are building and renovating more and more sustainably to deal with the climate crisis and scarcity of natural resources. These new construction methods have a whole new lexicon, a vocabulary of innovation and some solutions.

Energy

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030: What Are VPPAs
Investing in renewable energy through our three Virtual Power Purchasing Agreements (VPPAs) will help us reduce scope 2 emissions significantly. Blair Sturm, Senior Process Sustainability & Energy Manager shows us how.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030 – What's Ahead
To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Saint-Gobain must reach key milestones by 2030. Introducing a new series highlighting the lessons we are learning on our journey to be the leader in light and sustainable construction.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Reduces Manufacturing-Related Emissions by 96% at Three Exterior Products Manufacturing Facilities in the United States
Saint-Gobain, through its building materials subsidiary CertainTeed Siding, announced that it has achieved a 96% reduction (Scopes 1 & 2 only) in emissions from the manufacturing of polymer shakes, vinyl trim, millwork, and vinyl siding at its manufacturing facilities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Discover Constructing New Wor(l)ds, a Saint-Gobain Podcast
The construction sector consumes a large amount of raw materials. Resources that are depleting, and whose extraction and use contribute significantly to greenhouse gas emissions. But what about the development of secondary raw materials?!
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