Saint Gobain
Saint-Gobain, officially known as Compagnie de Saint-Gobain, is a global leader in the construction and building materials industry, headquartered in France. Founded in 1665, the company has evolved significantly, marking key milestones such as its expansion into various international markets and the development of innovative materials. With a strong presence in Europe, North America, and Asia, Saint-Gobain operates across multiple sectors, including insulation, glass, and construction products. Its core offerings, such as high-performance insulation solutions and advanced glass technologies, are distinguished by their sustainability and energy efficiency. Recognised for its commitment to innovation, Saint-Gobain has consistently maintained a prominent market position, earning accolades for its contributions to sustainable building practices and environmental stewardship.
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Industry Benchmark
Saint Gobain's score of 37 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Saint Gobain's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Saint-Gobain reported total carbon emissions of approximately 28,810,207,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 7,738,985,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 1,088,365,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, and 19,982,857,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The total emissions for 2022 were about 29,785,225,000 kg CO2e, showing a slight decrease in emissions year-on-year. In 2021, the total emissions were approximately 30,772,063,000 kg CO2e. Saint-Gobain has made strides in reducing its carbon footprint, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined totalling about 8,827,350,000 kg CO2e in 2023, down from 9,802,368,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and 10,330,210,000 kg CO2e in 2021. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a need for further commitment in this area. Overall, while Saint-Gobain has shown a reduction in emissions over the past few years, the absence of formal reduction targets suggests that the company may need to enhance its climate commitments to align with industry standards and global climate goals.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 8,402,819,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 1,927,391,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 20,441,853,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 |
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Saint Gobain is not committed to any 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.
