Certainteed St Gobain
CertainTeed, a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, is a leading player in the secondary construction material industry, specialising in the treatment and re-processing of secondary construction materials into high-quality aggregates. Headquartered in France, the company operates extensively across Europe and North America, providing innovative solutions that enhance sustainability in construction.
Founded in 1904, CertainTeed has achieved significant milestones, including advancements in eco-friendly practices and product development. Their core offerings encompass a range of aggregates and materials that stand out for their quality and environmental benefits. With a strong market position, CertainTeed is recognised for its commitment to sustainability and innovation, making it a trusted name in the construction sector.
+78 vs industry average
Certainteed St Gobain’s score of 99 is higher than 100% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Construction Material Reprocessing has typical carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Construction Material Reprocessing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 45% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Certainteed St Gobain's reported carbon emissions
Saint-Gobain: Carbon Emissions and Climate Commitments
In 2025, Saint-Gobain reported global CO2e emissions totalling approximately 87.1 billion kg CO2e. This figure includes Scope 1 emissions of around 7.9 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions (market-based) of approximately 802 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions amounting to about 78.4 billion kg CO2e.
The company has established science-based targets to address its climate impact. These commitments include a goal to reduce Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 33% by 2030, using 2017 as a baseline year. Furthermore, Saint-Gobain aims to achieve a 16% reduction in Scope 3 emissions by 2030, also against a 2017 baseline. These targets have been validated by the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
Looking further ahead, Saint-Gobain has committed to achieving net-zero emissions across its value chain by 2050. This long-term ambition includes a target to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 90% and absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 90% by 2050, both from a 2017 base year.
The company's industry involves the treatment and reprocessing of secondary construction materials into aggregates, highlighting a focus on circular economy principles that can contribute to reduced environmental impact. Saint-Gobain's headquarters are located in France.
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Certainteed St Gobain’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
3 goals2050
In September 2019, Saint-Gobain made a commitment to carbon…
In September 2019, Saint-Gobain made a commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050 at the Climate Action Summit organized by the Secretary Gener…
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Climate initiatives

Science Based Targets Initiative

Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact Climate Champions initiative
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Emissions comparison with industry peers
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Data year: 2025
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