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, celebrating its 360th anniversary in 2025, remains more committed than ever to its purpose “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€46.6 billion in sales in 2024
More than 161,000 employees, locations in 80 countries
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain North America Launches Sustaining Futures, Raising Communities Program To Build Manufacturing Workforce of Tomorrow
Saint-Gobain North America, a leading manufacturer of light and sustainable building products and high-performance solutions, today launched Sustaining Futures, Raising Communities, a manufacturing workforce development program for high-school students.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Canada Inaugurates First Zero-Carbon* Gypsum Wallboard Plant in North America and Largest in the World
Saint-Gobain Canada officially marked the completion of its expansion and sustainable upgrade project at its CertainTeed Gypsum plant in Sainte-Catherine, Quebec, transforming the facility into North America’s first zero-carbon (scopes 1 and 2) gypsum wallboard plant.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Canada inaugure la première usine de panneaux de gypse zéro carbone* en Amérique du Nord et la plus grande au monde
Aujourd'hui, Saint-Gobain Canada a officiellement marqué l'achèvement de son projet d’expansion et de mise à niveau durable à son usine CertainTeed Gypse à Sainte-Catherine, au Québec, transformant l'installation en la première usine de panneaux de gypse zéro carbone.

Research, Reports & Publications

Saint-Gobain Canada Implements Innovative Production Process at CertainTeed Gypsum Winnipeg, Significantly Reducing Water Usage, Carbon Emissions and Energy Costs
Over the past year, CertainTeed Gypsum Winnipeg has spearheaded an innovative sustainability project to conserve water and energy use during gypsum wallboard production. This unique project resulted in reducing water consumption by 3%, decreasing CO2 emissions.

Responsible Production & Consumption

B… for Building Operating System, a Saint-Gobain Podcast
Building Operating Systems (BOS) are truly intelligent systems, guaranteeing the comfort of building occupants and providing invaluable support for proper maintenance. They are also important allies in reducing energy consumption in buildings.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030: The Road to Sustainable Concrete
With concrete alone contributing approximately 8% of global CO2 emissions, how is Chryso working to decarbonize concrete? Lisa Barnard shows us how we're reducing environmental impact without sacrificing strength, durability, or quality.

Responsible Production & Consumption

M... For Modular Construction, a Saint-Gobain Podcast
A modular building is a structure designed to adapt to different uses after construction. Whether this involves using easy-to-assemble prefabricated modules or movable internal walls, the principle is the same: the flexibility to change the distribution of space in a building ove

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030: The Siding Circular Economy
To achieve net-zero carbon by 2050, Saint-Gobain North America must reach key milestones by 2030. In our latest episode of Journey to 2030, see how Saint-Gobain is thinking outside the box to revolutionize construction and how that has taken us inside the factory.

Responsible Production & Consumption

U... for Urban Heat Island, a Saint-Gobain Podcast
There's no doubt about it: cities are mineral, and therefore sparsely planted. The consequence? They store more heat than the surrounding countryside, creating "urban heat islands". But there are ways to avoid them, and make our cities more pleasant to live in.

Research, Reports & Publications

Construction durable: Les tendances canadiennes et mondiales décryptées par la 3e édition du Baromètre de Saint-Gobain
Au carrefour des défis démographiques, sociaux, énergétiques et climatiques auxquels les sociétés sont confrontées, le secteur de la construction doit accélérer sa transformation vers un modèle plus durable.
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