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Saint-Gobain Corporation Sustainability Profile

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Saint-Gobain Corporation, a subsidiary of the global Saint-Gobain Group, is headquartered in the United States and operates extensively across North America. Founded in 1665, the company has evolved into a leader in the construction and manufacturing industries, focusing on innovative solutions for sustainable building and high-performance materials. Saint-Gobain's core offerings include glass, insulation, and gypsum products, which are distinguished by their energy efficiency and durability. The company is renowned for its commitment to sustainability, consistently delivering products that enhance energy performance and reduce environmental impact. With a strong market position, Saint-Gobain has achieved numerous accolades for its contributions to the industry, solidifying its reputation as a pioneer in advanced materials and construction solutions.

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76

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Chemicals 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.

23

Industry Benchmark

Saint-Gobain Corporation's score of 76 is higher than 86% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Saint-Gobain Corporation's reported carbon emissions

Inherited from Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.

Saint-Gobain Corporation, headquartered in the US, currently does not have specific carbon emissions data available for the most recent year. However, the company is part of a broader corporate family, with emissions data and climate commitments cascaded from its parent organisation, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A. As a current subsidiary, Saint-Gobain Corporation aligns with the climate initiatives and targets set by Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A. This includes participation in various sustainability frameworks such as the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), CDP, and Climate Action 100+. These initiatives reflect a commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes, although specific reduction targets for Saint-Gobain Corporation have not been detailed. The absence of direct emissions data highlights the importance of the overarching corporate strategy in addressing climate change. Saint-Gobain Corporation is expected to adhere to the sustainability goals established by its parent company, which are designed to drive significant reductions in carbon emissions and promote environmental stewardship within the industry.

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Scope 1
12,976,886,000
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Scope 2
4,461,638,000
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Scope 3
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How Carbon Intensive is Saint-Gobain Corporation's Industry?

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Saint-Gobain Corporation's primary industry is Chemicals, which is high in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

How Carbon Intensive is Saint-Gobain Corporation's Location?

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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 Saint-Gobain Corporation is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Saint-Gobain Corporation's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Saint-Gobain Corporation's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 0% last year and increased by approximately 41% since 2017, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. Most of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 74% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 47% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
47%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
22%
End-of-Life Treatment of Sold Products
21%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
10%
Business Travel
<1%

Saint-Gobain Corporation's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Saint-Gobain Corporation has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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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