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A DECARBONATED HOME
DEVELOPING SOLUTIONS TO MAXIMIZE
SAINT-GOBAIN'S POSITIVE IMPACT
ON ITS VALUE CHAIN
Construction currently accounts for nearly 40% of annual CO2 emissions worldwide.
The transition of this sector to carbon neutrality is therefore essential in the fight against
climate change. Cities account for nearly 70% of greenhouse gas emissions and are also
among the places most exposed to the effects of climate change.
It is therefore urgent to accelerate the transition to sustainable construction.
SOLUTIONS
for low-carbon construction
The building industry represents
40% of CO2 emissions
worldwide
12%
for the
construction phase
28%
for the use phase
Solutions to reduce carbon
emissions from construction
by two-thirds already exist:
Reducing embedded CO2 during
the construction of buildings, notably
through light construction.
Offering solutions providing benefits
during the operation of buildings
by promoting energy efficiency
and the reduction of CO2 emissions.
MOBILIZING THE ORGANIZATION
TO SUPPORT THE CO₂ 2030 ROADMAP
In Saint-Gobain's organization, each country or
Business Unit is responsible for the implementation
of the roadmap in its scope and markets. Financial
budgeting exercises, investment plans and R&D
resource requirements are aligned with this roadmap.
The carbon roadmap is supported by a CAPEX and
R&D investment plan of at least €100 million per year
through to 2030. In 2022, nearly double the amount
- €191 million in CAPEX and R&D - was actually
invested.
Life cycle analyses (LCA) or environmental product
declarations (EPD) make it possible to measure the
impact of materials and guide innovation in this field.
They help customers measure the carbon content of
buildings.
Nearly 48% of the Group's sales (excluding
distribution) is generated by products covered
by verified LCAs and EPDS.
GROWTH DECOUPLED
FROM CO2 EMISSIONS
Carbon intensity per euro of sales and EBITDA
decreased by 42% and 57% respectively in 2022
compared to 2017, reflecting the Group's objective
of maximizing its positive impact on the
environment, while reducing its footprint.
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