Residential home with colonial white vinyl siding installed on the homes exterior

Sustainability

Saint-Gobain is dedicated to making the world a better home and aims to be the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction. CertainTeed, Kaycan, Norton®, GCP, ADFORS, Chryso, Interstar, International Cellulose Corporation SageGlass®, and Saint-Gobain Glass are all part of Saint-Gobain in the United States.

We are driving bold progress toward a more sustainable built environment.

Constructing a Sustainable Future

Globally, 40-50% of raw materials extracted for materials are used for housing, construction, and infrastructure (WorldGBC 2021), and 37% of energy- and process-related CO₂ emissions are from buildings (UNEP 2024). This industry stands at the crossroads of our most pressing challenges: dwindling resources, climate change, the energy crisis, rapid urbanization, and population growth.

We need transformative change across the entire value chain of manufacturing and construction, and thoughtful innovation throughout the entire lifecycle of buildings—from inception to deconstruction. It takes all of us working together to accelerate science-based efforts to conserve resources, reduce waste, lower carbon emissions, and create a more resilient built environment.

Decarbonizing Construction

Shifting the paradigm toward homes, offices, schools and hotels that emit less carbon throughout their lifecycle, from materials and industrial processes through use and demolition.

Building Resilience

Designing innovative materials and driving smarter construction that withstands weather extremes and extends the life of our buildings.

Adopting Circularity

Reimagining design and construction to better manage our resources through circular business practices: reducing waste, repurposing materials, and recycling.

Promoting Transparency

Dedicated to healthy environments that take care of people, we are leading in the breadth of our portfolio with HPDs and EPDs.

Innovation Meets Responsibility

With one of the broadest portfolios of sustainable products in North America, Saint-Gobain, offers innovative materials and solutions for nearly all applications. As a go-to partner for designing holistic projects that meet sustainable goals, we take pride in pushing further and faster for responsible stewardship of our planet.

Near Zero-Carbon Drywall Manufacturing

Reduced emissions and energy usage make our Montreal wallboard facility the first zero-carbon drywall plant in North America.

(Re)Imagining Roofing

Learn how we are building a better shingle to shelf our homes and safeguard the planet

Illustrated house on a hill with solar panels and wind turbines in the background.

99% Recyclable Vinyl Siding

It’s durable, it’s attractive, it’s low-maintenance. And it’s nearly infinitely recyclable, making it a sustainable choice for exterior cladding.

A close up of Vytec Board and Batten in Rustic Clay on a home exterior.

Solar Roofing: A Bright Future

Solar panels and shingles are sleek, durable, and help harness the natural power of the sun for clean energy.

Solstice shingle installed on a rancher style home in Fremont, California

Offsite Construction

Easier for builders, better for the planet: quick-to-construct buildings minimize waste and maximize recycled and reused materials.

Sustainable Ceilings

We offer sustainable Felt Ceiling Systems and Solutions such as our low-VOC ThinFelt Baffles, which are Red List Free certified and manufactured with PET Felt made from 55% recycled content.

ThinFelt Baffles in Cafe overlooking Skyline

Commercial Roof Solutions: Restore vs Tear Off

Why remove a roof when you can restore it? Our commercial roofing solutions are a responsible choice, helping to extend the life of existing construction.

Energy Efficient Insulation

InsulPure™ fiberglass insulation is composed of high recycled and renewable content, is UL validated formaldehyde-free, and meets the GREENGUARD Gold standard for VOC emissions.

Making the World a Better Home

By reimagining what’s possible and delivering real innovation, we’re turning the vision of a more sustainable planet into a tangible reality.

Net-Zero by 2050

Saint-Gobain aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Through redesigned formulations, modernized processes, lighter products, and optimized logistics, efforts impact all three emissions categories: Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned and controlled assets), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy), and Scope 3 (all other indirect emissions across the supply chain).

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Our 2030 Sustainability Goals

We are working toward zero non-recovered waste, evolving our products to integrate recycled or renewable materials, extend lifespans, facilitate eventual recycling, and bring us closer to a circular economy. These actions are all underpinned by a commitment to ethical business practices for our employees, partners, and communities.

We regularly and diligently assess and improve the design, production, and distribution of our products. Set in 2017, our goals fall into four pillars, each with ambitious milestones.

Measuring Progress from 2017 to 2030:

In 2017, we defined measurable, actionable goals and a definitive timeline for success—reporting on annual progress here.

Water

50% reduction in water withdrawal
Zero water discharge in areas with extremely high water risk

CO₂

33% Reduction: Scope 1 (direct) & Scope 2 (indirect) emissions
16% Reduction: Scope 3 emissions

Circular Economy

80% Reduction of non-recovered production residue
+30% virgin raw materials avoided
100% recyclable packaging with 30% recycled or biosourced contents

Product Stewardship

100% LCAs for all product ranges and systems

Partners

Progress happens when we collaborate with leaders and like-minded associates in and around our industry.

Ecomedes

Connecting the commercial construction and design community to sustainability documentation

US Green Building Council

LEED certification to help transform the built environment.

Smart EPD®

Helping organizations create EPDs at scale, explore innovative reporting solutions, and maintain rigorous third-party quality standards.

UL GREENGUARD Certification

A designation that demonstrates compliance with chemical emission standards and a commitment to healthier indoor environments.

Solar Energy International

Authoritative training for the solar workforce.

Mindful Materials

A collaborative community committed to solving common challenges.

HPDC

Explore over 40,000 products with HPDs.

Circular Philadelphia

Bringing together individuals, businesses, manufacturers, institutions, local government, and policy makers to lead the shift to a circular economy.

Green Building United

The leading green building and sustainability nonprofit education provider in the Philadelphia region.

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