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Certainteed St Gobain

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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71

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Non-Metallic Mineral Mining industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

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Certainteed St Gobain's reported carbon emissions

In 2024, CertainTeed Saint-Gobain reported total carbon emissions of approximately 32,917,807,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 7,628,642,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 856,282,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and a significant 24,431,883,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, aiming for a 33% reduction in both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030, using 2017 as the baseline year. Additionally, it plans to cut Scope 3 emissions by 16% over the same period. Saint-Gobain is committed to achieving net-zero emissions across all scopes by 2050. This long-term goal includes a substantial reduction target of 90% for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2050, alongside a similar 90% reduction for Scope 3 emissions. These commitments align with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and reflect the company's dedication to addressing climate change and promoting sustainability within the building products sector.

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Scope 1
9,300,000,000
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0,000,000,000
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
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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
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00,000,000,000
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00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000
00,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Certainteed St Gobain's primary industry is Other non-metallic mineral products, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

Location emissions intensity

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Certainteed St Gobain is in FR, which has a very low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Certainteed St Gobain is participating in some of the initiatives that 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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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