Only 17 Companies Worldwide Hold ‘Top Employer Global’ Certification, Saint-Gobain Among Them

Only 17 Companies Worldwide Hold ‘Top Employer Global’ Certification, Saint-Gobain Among Them

(IN BRIEF) Saint-Gobain has been awarded the prestigious “Top Employer Global” certification for the ninth consecutive year, a distinction held by only 17 companies worldwide. Claire Pedini, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility at Saint-Gobain Group, expressed pride in the company’s commitment to sustainability and inclusivity. The certification reflects Saint-Gobain’s dedication to fostering a positive work environment, as evidenced by significant improvements in various criteria, including performance, learning, work environment, career development, and leadership. The company’s perfect score in “Ethics and Integrity,” strong adherence to its purpose of “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME,” and focus on employee growth through training programs are notable highlights of their achievements.

(PRESS RELEASE) COURBEVOIE, 18-Jan-2024 — /EuropaWire/ —  Saint-Gobain (EPA: SGO), a French multinational producer of construction, high-performance, and other materials, proudly announces its ninth consecutive “Top Employer Global” certification, a prestigious recognition granted to only 17 companies worldwide. Claire Pedini, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility at Saint-Gobain Group, expressed her enthusiasm for the award, stating, “Saint-Gobain’s DNA is the meaning behind our missions, our socio-environmental actions and the commitment to the more than 160,000 women and men who embody our values. Working for Saint-Gobain means making a daily contribution to building a more sustainable and inclusive world. As such, in the latest annual internal
global engagement survey, 89% of employees said they were proud to work for the Group. The “Top Employer Global” label testifies to these concrete and unwavering commitments. It is also the result of the constant efforts of our teams, particularly in human resources, to support our employees around the world.”

Saint-Gobain’s remarkable progress in 13 out of 20 criteria evaluated by the Top Employers Institute demonstrates its commitment to fostering a nurturing work environment. Key areas, including performance (+8.51%), learning (+8.39%), work environment (+8.16%), career development (+7.60%), and leadership (+7.29%), have shown substantial improvements. The company’s steadfast adherence to ethical standards and values is evident, with a perfect score of 100% in “Ethics and Integrity,” complemented by its overarching purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME,” supported at 98.86%. Furthermore, Saint-Gobain’s dedication to employee growth is underscored by the high rating of 94.94% in the “Learning” category, with over 100,000 employees benefiting from Saint-Gobain University training courses annually. The company’s commitment to its employees is encapsulated in its “Employer Brand” (91.38%), reflected in its Employer Promise: “Every day, wherever you are, you can let your unique personality and our values guide you to invent a more sustainable world.”

ABOUT SAINT-GOBAIN

Worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain designs, manufactures and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose, “MAKING THE WORLD A BETTER HOME”.

€51.2 billion in sales in 2022
168,000 employees, locations in 75 countries
Committed to achieving Carbon Neutrality by 2050

For more information about Saint-Gobain, visit www.saint-gobain.com

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