
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
Saint-Gobain at the emirati-french business forum
Energy and Sustainability one of the third pillars of Dubai Expo 2020
Saint-Gobain net zero carbon by 2050
A roadmap for Zero emission buildings is here
Saint-Gobain’s leading efforts against climate change
Saint-Gobain has once again been named as a member of the “Climate Change A List”.
Bala Turkey plant awarded for Best Gypsum board weight reduction
In 2010, the USG competitor opened the way towards lightweight plasterboards in the US with their Sheetrock brand Ultralight product between 5.9 and 6.8kg/m², 25 to 30% lighter than what Saint-Gobain offered at that time. CertainTeed Gypsum responded very fast in the following year with the launch of the Easi-Lite™ product of around 7.0kg/m² for the North American market.