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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.
+71 vs industry average
Certainteed St Gobain’s score of 84 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Construction Material Reprocessing is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Construction Material Reprocessing industry has reduced its overall emissions by 45% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
CertainTeed St Gobain, headquartered in France and operating in the secondary construction material industry, has disclosed its climate performance and commitments.
For 2025, CertainTeed St Gobain's projected global carbon emissions are approximately 87.1 billion kg CO2e. This includes about 7.9 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, around 802.2 million kg CO2e from market-based Scope 2 emissions, and approximately 78.4 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. Key contributors to Scope 3 emissions include use of sold products (about 42.1 billion kg CO2e), purchased goods and services (approximately 19.7 billion kg CO2e), and upstream transportation and distribution (around 5.1 billion kg CO2e).
In 2023, the company's total reported emissions were approximately 90.7 billion kg CO2e. This comprised around 7.7 billion kg CO2e for Scope 1 emissions, approximately 1.1 billion kg CO2e for market-based Scope 2 emissions, and about 81.9 billion kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions.
CertainTeed St Gobain has set several Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validated targets. It aims for a 33% absolute reduction in Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030, against a 2017 baseline. Additionally, the company is committed to a 16% absolute reduction in Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030, also from a 2017 baseline. These Scope 3 targets specifically cover purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, upstream and downstream transportation and distribution, business travel, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. Looking further ahead, CertainTeed St Gobain has committed to reaching net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its entire value chain by 2050, from a 2017 base year. This long-term commitment includes a 90% absolute reduction in both Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions and Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2050.
The emissions data and climate commitments for CertainTeed St Gobain are self-reported and not cascaded from a parent or related organisation.
2050
90% reduction in Scope 2
Saint-Gobain commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2017 base year*. *The target boundary includes biogen…
2030
33% reduction in Scope 2
Saint-Gobain commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 33% by 2030 from a 2017 base year*. *The target boundary includes biogen…
2050
90% reduction in Scope 1
Saint-Gobain commits to reduce absolute scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions 90% by 2050 from a 2017 base year*. *The target boundary includes biogen…
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