CertainTeed, a subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, is a leading manufacturer in the building materials industry, headquartered in France. Established in 1904, the company has evolved to become a key player in North America, with significant operations across the United States and Canada. Specialising in roofing, insulation, and exterior products, CertainTeed is renowned for its commitment to sustainability and innovation. Their core offerings, including high-performance insulation and durable roofing solutions, are designed to enhance energy efficiency and environmental responsibility. With a strong market position, CertainTeed has received numerous accolades for its quality and sustainability initiatives, solidifying its reputation as a trusted name in the construction sector. The company continues to set industry standards, making it a preferred choice for builders and contractors alike.
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In 2024, CertainTeed Saint-Gobain reported total carbon emissions of approximately 32,916,807,000 kg CO2e. This includes 166,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 8,562,820,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 24,431,883,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions, which encompasses categories such as purchased goods and services, fuel and energy-related activities, and end-of-life treatment of sold products. The company has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming to reduce its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 33% by 2030, using 2017 as a baseline. Additionally, it targets a 16% reduction in Scope 3 emissions over the same timeframe. These targets are part of a broader commitment to achieve net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. CertainTeed's emissions data and climate targets are cascaded from its parent company, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., which has established these science-based targets in alignment with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The company is committed to significant long-term reductions, aiming for a 90% decrease in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a similar reduction in Scope 3 emissions. Overall, CertainTeed Saint-Gobain is actively working towards substantial emissions reductions and has set clear, science-based targets to guide its sustainability efforts in the building products sector.
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2010 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
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Scope 1 | 12,976,886,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000 | 000,000 |
Scope 2 | 4,461,638,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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