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 2023, CertainTeed Saint-Gobain reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28,810,207,000 kg CO2e, comprising 7,738,985,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1, 1,088,365,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2, and 19,982,857,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. This reflects a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across its value chain. Saint-Gobain has set ambitious targets to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050, using 2017 as the base year. The company aims to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 33% by 2030 and 90% by 2050. Additionally, it plans to cut Scope 3 emissions by 16% by 2030 and 90% by 2050. These targets include biogenic emissions and removals from bioenergy feedstocks, aligning with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to limit global warming to 1.5°C. The company's emissions data shows a gradual decrease in Scope 1 and 2 emissions from 12,700,000,000 kg CO2e in 2015 to 8,827,350,000 kg CO2e in 2023, indicating progress towards its reduction goals. Saint-Gobain's commitment to sustainability is evident in its comprehensive approach to tackling climate change, focusing on both operational and supply chain emissions.
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Add to project2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
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Scope 1 | 9,300,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 2 | 3,400,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Certainteed St Gobain is committed to some reduction initiatives we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.