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LEVERAGING DATA For Saint-Gobain, digital technology and data are both drivers of progress and performance improvement and a challenge that affects all facets of its activities. MEASURING PREDICTING IMPROVING Data continues to grow in the Saint-Gobain model. It stands out as an essential lever in all its dimensions; through the collection of an increasingly large volume of information, the implementation of new algorithms and the deployment of new technologies, it is now possible to obtain a much more precise understanding of reality, prevent, predict and model scenarios, and develop tools that help decision- making in all sectors of activity. In industry, digital technology and data are transforming business models and enabling advances in efficiency, maintenance, interoperability with external stakeholders, customization of production and the protection of the health and safety of operators. They also make it possible to make continuous progress on reducing the consumption of natural resources and the production of waste and greenhouse gases. This represents an essential area of progress to achieve the Group's objectives in terms of decarbonization and circularity. This approach primarily concerns Saint-Gobain's industrial operations, notably through the optimization of manufacturing processes. The goal is to minimize the consumption of raw materials and the quantity of non-compliant products, and thus improve energy efficiency as well as the Group's economic and environmental footprint. To achieve ambitious decarbonization and resource conservation targets, this data-integrated approach must be considered over the entire value chain, taking into account production, logistics · notably by using digital modeling tools and more generally the entire life cycle of the solutions that the Group brings to the markets. As regards customer relations, data contributes to Saint-Gobain's transformation into a solution provider through the intimate understanding of customers provided by the multiple points of contact between them and the Group throughout the value chain, from the co-construction or co-innovation phase, through recycling, production and project support, to distribution, logistics and digital services. Saint-Gobain continues its development via three priorities: adapting the foundations of existing digital technology and information systems, to improve operational efficiency and accelerate automation; supporting the digitalization of internal activities and functions; and developing digitalization facilitators, through the creation of platforms, but also by encouraging the dissemination of digital culture, notably to enable all employees take ownership of the data revolution. This is reflected in awareness-raising and tool- learning programs, but also in the creation of "DnA Hubs", which bring together data scientists, local IT officers and managers, to identify and propose promising use cases. For its part, the "DnA Academy" continues to develop and adapt to needs, notably for the supply chain and marketing professions and all managers. The Group is also recruiting an increasing number of talented individuals in software engineering and data expertise. 30 SAINT-GOBAIN 2022/2023 INTEGRATED ANNUAL REPORT
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